How Much We Paid for a Weeklong Trip to San Diego (Full Cost Breakdown)

San Diego ranks near the top of our favorite United States destinations. From the culture, the wildlife, hikes, activities, there is so much to do in and around San Diego. California is known for being pricey. Part of our trip was spent at a theme park and staying on property. As a family of 4, we have to be cognizant of our budget but we also want to enjoy our time while on vacation. So how much did we spend? This breakdown details everything we spent from flights, accommodations, theme park tickets, and more. I also go through ways we saved money and the things we splurged a bit on.

California, North America, United States, Budget, Family Travel, FamilyAlison MullisOctober 9, 2026Budget, cost, San Diego, California, Amusement Park Comments

Oregon & Redwoods Roadtrip Days 7-8: Eugene, OR to Seattle

The final two days of this road trip! We spent these days in and around Portland, Oregon and making the drive back up to Seattle to end our trip. This part of the trip is far more of a choose your own adventure, as they are countless things to do around Portland. We visited the quirky Enchanted Forest Amusement Park, the last troll we needed to see of Thomas Dambo’s PNW trolls, and walked around downtown Portland. This article includes many more ideas of how to fill your time

United States, Oregon, North America, Family TravelAlison MullisJuly 20, 2026Oregon, Trol, Portland, Amusement Park, kids, Road TripComment