Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach has everything you could want for a Southern California vacation: hotel rooms with incredible ocean views, beach access,…
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It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning Your Next Spa Trip to Desert Hot Springs
If you are looking for an oasis-like spot in the middle of Desert Hot Springs, California, The Spring Resort & Spa is your spot.…
View More It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning Your Next Spa Trip to Desert Hot SpringsDiscover Sebastian’s and Hearst Ranch Winery in San Simeon, California
If you are looking for the best hamburgers on the Central Coast, savor the mouthwatering burgers at Sebastian’s, attached to Hearst Ranch Winery. Conveniently, the…
View More Discover Sebastian’s and Hearst Ranch Winery in San Simeon, CaliforniaDiscover Burgee Dave’s in Camptonville, California
[Since this piece was written, Burgee Dave’s suffered a devastating fire. The good news is — they are rebuilding and the historic portion of…
View More Discover Burgee Dave’s in Camptonville, CaliforniaA Journey Through California’s Tecopa Hot Springs
The air was warm and dry, even on a late afternoon in February, when Andy and I first traveled to California’s Tecopa Hot Springs. The…
View More A Journey Through California’s Tecopa Hot SpringsStep Aboard The Queen Mary Hotel
The Queen Mary Hotel has the distinction of combining an incredible history with amazing architectural details. Both elements appeal to Andy and me, so when…
View More Step Aboard The Queen Mary HotelFinding 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,…
View More Finding Wildflowers in Death ValleyExploring 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…
View More Exploring California’s Jalama BeachA First Timer’s Guide to Old Town San Diego
While I had the pleasure of visiting San Diego years ago, it was only for one night, and I didn’t come close to exploring…
View More A First Timer’s Guide to Old Town San DiegoA Lodging Find: the Inn at Avila Beach
The Inn at Avila Beach was an unexpected and wonderful find – and not just because they give you fresh-baked cookies and pies every night…
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