- Corona Del Mar, Date Night, Family Fun, Girl's Night Out, holidays, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Let's Eat!, Newport Beach, Orange County
Hello Picnic OC: The Best Picnic Pop-Up Experience in Orange County
I love celebrating my birthday. I am not one of those people who keeps their birthday on the D.L. in hopes of the day going by unnoticed. I love to celebrate and have fun… and am always looking for new, unique ways to make my special day… well, special. This year was fantastic as we teamed up with Hello Picnic OC at Newport Beach for a dreamy beach picnic with my family. I spoke with the company earlier in the week to pick a location, color scheme, discuss the details of the event, added extras, etc. And even with knowing everything that was chosen, showing up and seeing the final…
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Pismo Beach: The Ultimate California Destination
Pismo Beach California, is a rad town found on the stunning Central Coast off the beautiful 101 freeway. If you are looking for the ultimate family vacation, check out this laid back beach town, with a vibey feel and plenty to do, see, and experience. This should definitely be your next stop! In our travels to Santa Barbara, Big Sur, Carmel by the Sea and other destinations found on California’s Central Coast, we had yet to make it to Pismo Beach. But, I can’t tell you how many times people have told us it is a must experience. So, we decided to discover it for ourselves over Spring Break this…
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Fun in the Sun at The Hotel Solarena
Many people are looking for a laid back, easy Spring Break idea that won’t require too much travel, planning and money. If you find yourself in one or all of the categories above, take notes. Because I am about to give you a great hotel option found right here in beautiful sunny Southern California. Hotel Solarena a Best Western Premier Collection Boutique Hotel is located at one of my all time favorite beach cities, Newport Beach California. This hotel is all about the laid back, beachy lifestyle. You can find Hotel Solarena located on the Pacific Coast Highway between the Newport Beach Pier and the Huntington Beach Pier; meaning there…
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Sea World Seven Seas Food Festival 2021
Many times the words food and adventure go hand in hand for our family. We equate good food with good fun. So, when we find something like the fun of Sea World with it’s many aquatic animals, educational shows, experiences and opportunities right alongside a chance to sample different food flavors from around the world; we are there for it! Sea World is currently hosting the Seven Seas Food Festival taking place select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays now through May 2, 2021 from 12pm to park closing. The festival features more than 125 new chef- and mixologist-crafted flavors to sample and sip with your select lanyard; and live music to…
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Stay at the Stanford Inn and Suites in Anaheim Ca
Anaheim California, located in the heart of Orange County, is an absolutely perfect place to spend a family vacation. In fact it seems like most the world already knows this. Best known for hosting the Happiest Place on Earth AKA Disneyland, Anaheim has so much more to offer. It’s seemingly endless supply of fantastic high quality restaurants, top notch shopping centers, close proximity to some of the most pristine beaches in California, fantastic (and free) parks, as well as one of a kind experiences and opportunities only found here make it a world class destination. There are a number of hotels in the area because it IS such a fantastic…
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The Most Unbelievable Display of Colorful Flowers in LA
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: State Natural Reserve in Lancaster We all remember the beauty of the 2019 super-bloom of California’s state flower, the poppy, in the Inland Empire. But where can you see the poppies bloom this year in Southern California? Every Spring come mid-April the remote hills of Lancaster are blanketed with the same vibrant orange of poppies as they cover the surrounding landscape. And boy oh boy what a site to see! The Antelope Valley poppies in Lancaster bloom, wild and free, and this area provides one of the easiest and most guaranteed areas to see them. No need to wait for the Super Bloom, it’s super…
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Visit An abandoned Mine on This Easy Hike
Big Horn Mine Hike: On this easy/moderate hike find amazing views and an abandoned mine!
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Cave in the Middle of Los Angeles? You Have to See it to Believe it!
Vanalden Cave Hike: Los Angeles Trail-head: The Vanalden Trail begins at the dead end of Vanalden Ave in Tarzana (Los Angeles)… follow the small fire road in the middle of the street on the south side of the road under a large tree. 1.2 miles out and back Elevation Change: 300-500 ft Difficulty: Easy/moderate Time: 20-30 min No fee or permit required. Dog friendly. Not stroller or wheel chair friendly. Good shoes recommended as the path is very slick at places. Not recommended in the rain. When looking for a hike, we love to end at a “destination”; waterfall, overlook, or in this case, a rad cave! And can you…
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The Stables Inn Paso Robles
I’m ALWAYS down for a fun staycation idea. And since discovering San Luis Obispo County and all the amazing, wonderful, spectacular, breath-takingly beautiful, and fun cities and places to explore in the area we have been trying to rediscover the lesser known areas (for us here in So Cal) that California has to offer. At a mere 3 + hour drive, this area isn’t too far to make a quick weekend getaway. And there is literally so much to see and do not only in Paso Robles but also on the road trip to get there, you will be kicking yourself for not going sooner. And as you explore you’ll…
- Central Coast, Family Travel, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Monterey County, National Parks, Orange County, San Diego, San Luis Obispo County, ventura county
85+ Attractions for the ULTIMATE California Road Trip
the ultimate calfornia road trip down the 101 freeway (california coast)
