Everyone is publishing their summer bucket lists lately so we’re hopping on board with a list of all the hot-weather fun on California’s Central Coast.

Here’s our SLO County Kids Summer Bucket List:

☀️Collect sand dollars from Morro Strand in Morro Bay, California

☀️Stay at the new Cava Robles RV Resort in Paso Robles with its beautiful pool and splash pad.

☀️Hit up The Ravine Water Park in Paso Robles.

☀️Look for new exhibits at the Paso Robles Children’s Museum.

☀️Swing on the Mommy + Me swings at the new Atascadero Lake Park playground!

☀️Trek around Morro Bay’s boardwalk in the estuary.

☀️Collect sea glass in jars at Moonstone Beach in Cambria, California

☀️Take sand toys to Avila Beach to build sandcastles!

☀️Hit up Hop’s Bounce House $10 Tuesdays!

About Tonya Strickland

Tonya Strickland is a journalist and Instagram influencer in the family and travel niche. A former newspaper reporter, Tonya shares unfiltered #momlife content about places to go with kids. Her family moved from California's Central Coast to Washington state in August 2020. Their adventures now continue in the Pacific Northwest. View all posts by Tonya Strickland

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!