La Jolla Mom

La Jolla Mom 🌴 San Diego destination expert with discount tickets and luxury hotel perks worldwide 🌴

Written almost exclusively by me, Katie Dillon, the goal of La Jolla Mom is to inspire people to enjoy the world abroad and at home with their kids. Here, I document my love of five-star hotels, premium class cabins, and kid-friendly destinations. I do take the occasional press trip, but most content is derived from our own vacations. Those planning an epic vacation to San Diego can find tips f

or the best sightseeing tours, hotels, and attractions while locals also read to find things to do around town. And, finally, I love learning about products that make my life and perhaps yours easier. From camera gear to skincare, if your business has a truly helpful product or service, it’s my pleasure to share it.

Four Seasons Punta Mita has an entire Babies For All Seasons program for newborns through 18 months, with housemade baby...
09/08/2026

Four Seasons Punta Mita has an entire Babies For All Seasons program for newborns through 18 months, with housemade baby food, baby gear waiting in your room, baby yoga, Baby + Me reflexology and more.

Add in two swimmable beaches, a lazy river, kids’ club, teen space, babysitting and room categories that actually work for bedtime, and it’s one of my favorite Four Seasons picks for families with little kids!

A very San Diego September: surf contests, pumpkin patches, Padres games, art walks and somehow still beach weather.Cons...
09/07/2026

A very San Diego September: surf contests, pumpkin patches, Padres games, art walks and somehow still beach weather.

Consider your weekends booked.

SeaWorld Spooktacular is here, and so is the Kids Free October deal 🎃One child ages 3–9 gets in free with a qualifying a...
09/05/2026

SeaWorld Spooktacular is here, and so is the Kids Free October deal 🎃

One child ages 3–9 gets in free with a qualifying adult ticket, which makes now a very good time to plan a Spooktacular day. And bonus: the tickets are valid for 6 months so no need to rush your visit.

I have the special Kids Free ticket link in my highlights!

Oogie Boogie Bash is almost sold out 👻 with only two dates left for Disneyland’s separately ticketed Halloween party at ...
09/03/2026

Oogie Boogie Bash is almost sold out 👻 with only two dates left for Disneyland’s separately ticketed Halloween party at California Adventure.

But even if you skip the party, Halloween Time at Disneyland is still very much worth the trip. Regular park admission includes Haunted Mansion Holiday, Radiator Screams, Halloween Screams, costumed characters, seasonal dĂŠcor and more throughout both parks.

Swipe for what’s included with your ticket-and if you’re set on the Oogie Boogie Bash, RUN!

Miramar Air Show weekend is coming up ✈️It’s free to get in, free to park, and the Blue Angels are always the main event...
09/01/2026

Miramar Air Show weekend is coming up ✈️

It’s free to get in, free to park, and the Blue Angels are always the main event. If you’re bringing kids, I’d absolutely bring hearing protection, snacks, sunscreen, and something with wheels because it’s a lot of walking.

A few more things I’d know before you go are in the slides. Swipe to read!

09/01/2026

The Omni San Diego at the Ballpark is the only downtown hotel with a skybridge to Petco Park.

I checked it out during a game and toured the Presidential Suite plus some of the recently renovated rooms. The renovation works the baseball theme in tastefully.

It already prices well, and we’re now an Omni partner, so I can add these benefits to your stay:

Omni Select benefits:
$50 (1-2 nights) or $100 (3+ nights) Hotel/Resort Credit
Daily Breakfast for 2 guests per bedroom
One category room upgrade (subject to availability at check-in).
Early Check-In & Late Check-out (subject to availability)

The “Best” hotel depends on the kind of trip and stay you are looking to have. These are the properties I recommend most...
08/25/2026

The “Best” hotel depends on the kind of trip and stay you are looking to have.

These are the properties I recommend most often based on location, room type, amenities, service, and who they actually work best for.

Unsure where to book your next vacation? Comment below what you’re looking for and I’ll suggest a few!

This is something I don’t talk about a ton, and every time it comes up I kind of forget how strange it sounds.For the fi...
08/20/2026

This is something I don’t talk about a ton, and every time it comes up I kind of forget how strange it sounds.

For the first few years of my daughter’s life, we lived at a Four Seasons.

It was just our normal at the time, but looking back, I realize how much those years shaped the way I think about hotels and travel now.

I notice the tiny things. How a hotel actually feels once you’ve been there for more than a night. What makes service feel effortless. What families really need.

So now when I review a stay, especially for families, I think back to those years and what it was actually like navigating hospitality spaces with a little one.

I notice things like balconies with furniture that can be climbed on. Whether there’s an easy way to get clean hot water for bottles. How far the room is from the pool. Whether the bathroom setup works with kids. The things you don’t really think about until you’re standing there with a tired baby.

That’s probably why my hotel reviews can get a little specific. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what makes a hotel truly work for families, and that kind of intel is hard to have without lived experience.

There are a lot of Safari Park upgrades, and the most expensive one isn’t automatically the best one for your visit.You ...
08/20/2026

There are a lot of Safari Park upgrades, and the most expensive one isn’t automatically the best one for your visit.

You can have a great day with just admission and the included Africa Tram. But if you want something more immersive, the right tour really depends on who you’re going with and how big you want to go!

Swipe to read which ones I would recommend.

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