Spacious condos with full kitchens. The plantation-style condos have lots of windows to let in the nice ocean breeze. The beach is ideal for swimming and boogie boarding. The onsite beach gear rental shack provides free beach chairs for guests and low-cost (rental) boogie boards, snorkel gear, etc.

This beautiful Malibu beach is perfect for families of all ages. Although the ocean currents are sometimes strong, usually the waves are ideal for body surfing and swimming. Zuma is a big beach with lots of space (and parking) so it never feels overly crowded. The sand is warm and soft (ideal for napping). The food stands serve tasty beach burgers (freshly grilled), hot dogs, sandwiches, salads - something for everyone. Lifeguards are stationed here. Amenities include restrooms and showers.

Taos Ski Valley is a very welcoming place with ski in/ski out condos, a European-style village with cozy shops and restaurants and an excellent children's ski school. Kids learning to ski have their own smaller-sized chairlift. Ski lessons for older kids and adults are tailored for each person's ability. Instructors watch you ski and then place you in a class. A little intimidating initially but they match you up really well.

With its oceanfront, central location in Waikiki, the Outrigger Reef made it easy for our family of five to enjoy a prime beach spot with easy access to shops and restaurants. Perfect for teens who want independence. Our spacious rooms overlooked the beach and we fell asleep to the sound of the surf. The hotel isn't so big that you have to walk a mile to get back to your room if you forget something. The open-air bar/grill serves fabulous food and there's live Hawaiian music in the evenings. We've stayed at the Outrigger Reef several times and love the casual ambiance and aloha service.