Weekend Getaways
Big memories. Just a few days away.
You don’t need a week off or a huge vacation budget to make a trip worth taking. These are our real family weekend getaways, easy trips, kid-friendly stays, honest tips, and everything I’d do again.
Where Should We Go?
Pick a getaway and start planning.
Williams, Arizona
Route 66 + Mountain Adventure
Cooler weather, Route 66, wildlife, outdoor adventures, and an easy family escape.
- Families • Friend Groups • Outdoors
- Trip Length: 3–4 Days
San Diego, California
Beach + Family Fun
Beaches, SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, great food, and enough family activities to fill an entire weekend.
- Families • Beaches • Attractions
- Trip Length: 2–4 Days
Catalina Island, CA
Island Weekend
Ocean views, golf carts, island adventures, great food, and a getaway that feels much farther away than it really is.
- Families • Couples • Island Fun
- Trip Length: 2–3 Days
Great Wolf Lodge - Scottsdale
The Easy Kid Weekend
Water slides, indoor activities, food, and entertainment all in one place for an easy family weekend.
- Best For: Kids • Families • Easy
- Trip Length: 1–2 Nights