Mother’s Day in Southern California is about spending time with family, friends, and mom. Restaurants, wineries, attractions, and destinations offer special Mother’s Day events. How about taking mom for a day trip this year? Your trip can be as simple as driving along the coast to an entire day out with mom. Whatever you decide, It’s about showing mom how much you love and appreciate her.
Carlsbad Flower Fields
Mother’s Day is the last opportunity to view the flowers this year. Roam through acres of colorful flowers or take a tractor-pulled wagon tour of the fields. Carlsbad Flower Fields is situated next to Carlsbad Premium Outlets, just in case you need to pick up a last-minute gift. There are plenty of nearby dining options for Mother’s day lunch or dinner.
Palm Springs Day Trip
There are many things to do and see in Palm Springs daily. The list is almost endless. Ride the Palm Springs Tramway, go shopping along Palm Canyon Drive, reserve a table at a trendy restaurant, go hiking in a palm canyon, or visit the Living Desert Zoo. Tram is open for Mother’s day—advance ticket purchase is required.
Crystal Cove Beach
Crystal Cove Beach is a beautiful place to walk along the beach and explore tide pools. The Beachcomber is located steps from the beach and the perfect spot for a Mother’s Day Lunch (reservations are a must.) If you are just out for a drive along Pacific Coast Highway, stop in at the Shake Shack. The view of Crystal Cove Beach is fantastic, and the Shakes are delicious.
Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach
AOP is a fun place to take visit any time of the year. They even offer a Mother’s Day brunch. There are also plenty of nearby dining options, including Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, Gladstone’s, Outback Steakhouse, and Parkers’ Lighthouse—Open Mothers’ Day.
Knott’s Berry Farm Family Day
Knott’s is a great place to celebrate Mother’s Day with the whole family. There is something to see or do for everyone, from grandparents to the little ones. Start your day off with breakfast at Mrs. Knott’s restaurant. Then head to the park for a full day of family fun. Use a family-pack ticket offer for significant savings at Knott’s Berry Farm.
Temecula Wine Country
Many Temecula wineries feature Mother’s Day events, including brunches, live entertainment, wine tours, and wine tasting. With over 40 wineries in the region, it will be easy to find something mom will enjoy. Temecula Valley is 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 60 miles north of San Diego.
Orange County Mothers Day Activities
Fun places to take Mom on her special day in and around Orange County, CA. Popular family activities include the Pirates Dinner Show, Newport Beach harbor cruise, Aquarium of the Pacific, and food tours.
Treasure Island Park Laguna Beach
Beautiful Treasure Island Park is located in South Laguna Beach. This wonderful oceanfront park is perfect for family photos. The park sits directly in front of the 30-acre five-star Montage Resort, which offers a famous upscale Mother’s Day Brunch.
Mission San Juan Capistrano
The mission gardens are in full bloom this time of year, and the mission will be holding a mass on Mother’s Day. Nearby restaurants offering Mother’s Day Brunch include El Adobe, Ramos House Cafe, Cafe Mozart, L’Hirondelle Restaurant, and Mollies Famous Cafe. Reservations are recommended.
Gardens and Arboretums
There is no better place to take Mother on her special day than a beautiful garden. Many of Southern California’s more extensive botanical gardens feature events just for moms. Descanso Gardens offers a fabulous Mother’s Day Brunch under the Rose Pavilion. The Huntington Library will be celebrating Mother’s Day on both Saturday and Sunday.
Los Angeles Mother’s Day Activities
Check out our list of fun Mother’s Day activities in Los Angeles. Dinner shows, food tours, sightseeing buses, and family activities.
Mother’s Day Weekend Shopping
Take mom to breakfast or lunch and finish the day shopping and her favorite outlet mall. Some great deals are going on during Mother’s Day Weekend.
San Diego Mothers Day Events
How about taking mom on a cruise around San Diego Bay? Spend a day at the San Diego Zoo or wander around Balboa Park.
Southern California Gardens
Exploring a garden or arboretum is a pleasant place to spend an afternoon. Many of these destinations are free or low-cost. All of them will put a smile on Mother’s face. Perfect for a family outing.
Olvera Street, Los Angeles
Olvera Street is truly a magical place. Nestled among the skyscrapers is a landmark that retains its authentic charm and captures the essence of what LA used to look like years ago. Olvera Street is packed with restaurants, and casual cafes, including historic La Golondrina, which continues to serve up chile Rellenos and mole poblano from the Roaring 20s.
Old Town Orange
Old Town Orange will not disappoint on Moter’s Day. Check out the antique stores, enjoy lunch at a cozy sidewalk restaurant, or cool off at the circle park fountain. Old Town Orange is one of the best walking districts in Orange County.
Catalina Island for Mother’s Day
Catalina Island day trip is perfect for those that don’t have the time to travel to some remote, faraway location. Catalina Island is located just 26 miles off the coast of Southern California, southwest of Los Angeles: with seaside restaurants, glass-bottom tours, and sightseeing.
Solvang Day Trip
Take a road trip to Solvang. You will find Danish bakeries, restaurants, antique stores, museums, and friendly shopkeepers dressed in authentic Danish costumes in town. After visiting Solvang, you can explore the surrounding Santa Ynez Valley.
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The first image is the Carlsbad Flower Fields.