Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium

A mid-century tiki motel with a lawn beside the pool, so kids can do cartwheels between swims.

A classic diner inside the Ace Hotel with an outdoor patio and live music some weekends, so a bit of noise from your table goes unnoticed.

Pancakes are the thing here, and the kids' version comes plated to look like a bear.

A two-mile loop up rock steps to a waterfall at the back of the canyon. Not for a stroller, and bring more water than you think.