OjaiOjai Valley Inn
Twins, around 14 months · A first resort trip as a family of four
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Stays
5 staysHotels we have actually slept in
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Ojai
Costa MesaThe Westin South Coast Plaza
Twins, age 2 · Two nights
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Santa BarbaraKimpton Canary Hotel
Twins, 16 months · A short downtown stay
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Pismo BeachInn at the Pier
Twins, 14 months · Two nights, August 2025
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Rancho Palos VerdesWe Brought Twins to Terranea
Twins, 2 years · One night
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