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Katie Dillon

La Jolla
As seen in: La Jollamom, USA TODAY 10Best, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Alaska Airlines, Four Seasons Magazine, Pacific San Diego, LuxeGetaways Magazine
Covers:  Travel, San Diego, Hong Kong
I own lajollamom.com where you can plan your San Diego vacation, book luxury hotels worldwide that I review, and buy theme park tickets for less.

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Katie Dillon writes, La Jolla Mom, one of the most popular online resources for where to stay, what to do, and how to save money in San Diego and select major cities worldwide. San Diego family vacations and things to do in San Diego with kids are her specialties. While most readers successfully DIY their vacations through La Jolla Mom's online guides and free eBook, owner Katie Dillon works with a select portfolio of popular hotels and resorts where she can secure Virtuoso and other VIP benefi…

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12 Best Kid-Friendly Hotels in San Diego (2020) - La Jolla Mom

12 Best Kid-Friendly Hotels in San Diego (2020) - La Jolla Mom

The twelve best family hotels in San Diego that I review below are scattered across the county - on the beach…

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52 Best Things to Do in San Diego with Kids | San Diego Attractions

52 Best Things to Do in San Diego with Kids | San Diego Attractions

The most comprehensive guide for fun things to do in San Diego with kids by a local mom who specializes in he…

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18 Best Things to Do in San Diego with Toddlers & Babies (2026)

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By Katie Dillon
| La Jollamom
Why Trust This Guide I’ve lived in La Jolla for over 15 years and raised my daughter here from babyhood. Every activity on this list is one I did with her as a crawler, a wobbly walker, or an adventurous preschooler. My team has toddlers of their own now, so we keep testing what’s on this list with fresh eyes. We help families plan San Diego trips every week, so this reflects what’s actually working for visitors, not just locals.
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17 Best Hotels Near NYU’s Greenwich Village Campus in Manhattan

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By Katie Dillon
| La Jollamom
The best hotels near NYU span Union Square down through Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca, and the Lower East Side. Each neighborhood gives you a different New York weekend, even though all five put you within walking distance of campus. I’m an NYU parent and a luxury travel advisor. I’ve stayed at most of the hotels on this list, and the rest I’ve walked through, eaten in, or vetted with clients who have. The 17 hotels near NYU below are organized by walking distance to Washington Square Park.
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Southern California CityPASS: Is It Worth It? (What to Know Before You Buy)

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By Katie Dillon
| La Jollamom
The Southern California CityPASS used to be a bundled pass for the region’s major theme parks. It has since changed to an a la carte ticket marketplace where you pick individual parks, choose your ticket type, and check out through the CityPASS website. The flexibility is fine, but the savings are not impressive. I sell discounted tickets to most of these same parks through an authorized seller, and my prices are typically lower.
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