Here are some of our favorite ( kid-friendly) places in San Luis Obispo County, California:

Paso Robles Children’s Museum — Paso Robles, California

Charles Paddock Zoo — Atascadero, California

Morro Bay Aquarium — Morro Bay, California

Central Coast Aquarium — Avila Beach, California

Paso Robles Library’s Toddler Storytime — Paso Robles, California

Atascadero Library — Atascadero, California:

One of our favorite local websites to find things to do is through fellow SLO County blogger Heather Young with Kiddos-A-Go-Go! Check her site out for local events and all things kids.

About Me

Hey! I’m Tonya Strickland, a longtime journalist, former travel ambassador and local mom-of-two.

But more, I’m that friend you talk kid stuff with!!

On this blog, you’ll find pictures, tips, and stories about places to take kids in and around Gig Harbor, Washington. We also venture out to Tacoma, Fox Island, Point Ruston and more (plus some vacation-worthy bonus content from when we lived in California).

I love scouting out “secret” and lesser-known destinations, as well as hitting up the must-see spots that should be on every family's bucket lists.

I was a newspaper reporter for years and years, but now I'm stepping out from above the fold and doing my own thing as a writer. Readers know me for my storytelling, random fun facts, and love of history!

Writing makes me happy, and I’ve been involved in newspapers one way or another since high school.

I currently live in Gig Harbor with my husband Bowen; and our two young kids, Clara and Wyatt. Bowen isn’t on the blog all that often because we adventure on the days he’s working, but his dry humor is a fan favorite over on our Instagram stories lol.

Anywhoo, I hope our posts help you discover some cool hidden gems for your fam! Because, as I like to say around here, sometimes you just need to get out of the house!