As we made our way from the wildflowers along Beatty Cutoff to 190, heading east in California’s Death Valley, we noticed a significant number of…
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Finding Wildflowers in Death Valley
I was in Monterey when I first heard about the impressive blooming of wildflowers in Death Valley. As you may have guessed from the name,…
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Discover the Hidden Mountain Town of Markleeville, California
Just 30 miles below South Lake Tahoe rests the mountain town of Markleeville, California. Once the home of significant silver mining interests, this Alpine County…
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Exploring California’s Jalama Beach
AKA Jalama Beach offers the longest wait for a burger ever (and, yes, it was good). The long Presidents’ Day weekend seemed to take…
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Five Alternative California Destinations for an Anything-but-Typical Spring Break
Spring break, long mild weekends and early summer vacations are only a breath away. That might be hard to believe if you are knee-deep…
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Exploring the Catalina Casino
One of the most iconic structures on the entire island of Catalina is the Catalina Island Casino. Even if you have only see photos of…
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Restaurant Review: Original Jack’s Country Kitchen
One of our favorite restaurants in Avalon was Original Jack’s Country Kitchen. Casual, inexpensive and cozy, Jack’s welcomed us to the island. The waitstaff was…
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Trip Tastes: Great Things are Brewing at Strand Brewing Co.
The Discover Torrance crew descended upon Strand Brewing Co. the day before their grand re-opening. For people who loved what they were brewing before,…
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Trip Tastes: Red Car is Brewing up Something Special
Our first stop on the Discover Torrance tour was to Red Car Brewery & Restaurant. It’s a sensory experience from the moment you enter…
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Uncovering the Treasures of the Emperors at the Chen Art Gallery
If I told you that the most important collection of Chinese art in private hands outside of China could be found in Torrance, California,…
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