I have racked up thousands of miles traveling along the coast, mountain, and deserts, and my brain is filled with countless California road trip ideas ... and hours of fun. School Age Kids ...

Here, you'll find our picks for the best beaches in Southern California, along with a few suggestions of where to stay if you're planning a road trip or local ... hallmarks of high-end OC-esque ...

If long trips, jet lag, time zone and currency ... desk have done much of the concierge work for your next Southern California staycation. Here are a few places of our Top 11 list with highlights ...