Growing up in north San Diego county, there was always something to do. Within about an hour's drive from our house, we could find ourselves in the mountains, the desert, Mexico, at the beach, or even at Disneyland. I'm no longer a SoCal local, but my roots are deep and I'll always be a local at heart. It's been a treat to re-experience southern California through the eyes of my children as we return to visit family ('This place is like paradise, Mom!' my oldest told me during our last visit). One of our favorite destinations is the USS Midway,