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Family Friendly Hotel in Moab: Homewood Suites by Hilton
As far as National Parks go… Arches is right there on the top of our list as one of the best! And the city of Moab is simply tops! We visited the area at the beginning of the summer and are already planning a return visit to hit the many stops we didn’t have time for this go around. We simply had the BEST time and LOVED the area. Specifically our hotel: The Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab Location: 132 N. Main Street, Moab, UT, 84532, US Located in the heart of Moab, The Homewood Suites is the perfect home base during your adventures. With restaurants, shopping, and more all…
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Snooze An A.M. Eatery: Laguna Nigel (Orange County)
Best meal of the day: Brunch In fact, I consider brunch more of a mindset than meal and I love all things brunch. This week we tried a new restaurant, Snooze an AM Eatery, in Laguna Nigel (Orange County). And this place is one you definitely don’t want to snooze on. Location: *28141 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Nigel 92677 Snooze is located in The Center at Rancho Niguel of Laguna Niguel, CA at the corner of Greenfield Drive and Rancho Niguel Rd. Open: 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. snoozeeatery.com Most breakfast and brunch restaurants start with the same script: eggs, batter, coffee, and a griddle. At this newly…
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Visit Ventura Harbor: Great beaches, food and a National Park
Nestled along California’s central coast, Ventura is a triple threat: beaches, great food, and access to a gorgeous National Park. What’s not to like? With so much to do and see it’s a wonder that more people aren’t visiting this hidden gem of California more. The natural beauty of the area, exciting day trips, activities, great food and beautiful beaches should bring this location to the top of your “places to visit in California” list… if you have one. And if you don’t have that list, here is your first recommendation. Start it. Ventura can be both technically an LA location, or a Central California beach town, which makes it…
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Howard Johnson (HOJO) Anaheim Hotel Stay
Today is the day that California officially opens up! Celebrate, hallelujah… you get it! And with the opening, Disneyland has also announced that it will end it’s mask requirement for anyone who has been vaccinated. This is big news, especially as temperatures rise here in sunny SoCal. Which means, it just might be time to plan for your next Disney vacation. Our family in fact went to Disneyland last week and the magic is back and in full force… heh… “the force”. However, if you haven’t experience the new Star Wars land and especially Rise of the Resistance, plan your trip now. That ride alone is worth all the effort…
- Amusement Parks, Anaheim, Buena Park, Family Fun, Family Travel, Huntington Beach, Kid Activities, Orange County
15 Fun Things to do in Anaheim California
Disneyland or California Adventure 2. Downtown Disney 3. Joe’s Italian Ice 4. Anaheim Garden Walk 5. Yorba Regional Park or Ralph B Clark Regional Parks (both fantastic outdoor areas with just a small parking fee) 6. Anaheim Packing House 7. Watch a game or event at Angel’s Stadium or the Honda Center 8. Check out the one of a kind Flightdeck Flight Simulator 9. Knotts Berry Farm/Knotts Soak City 10. Adventure City 11. Pirate’s Dinner Adventure/Medieval Times 12. Grab food at the famous Porto’s Bakery 13. Go whale watching 14. Huntington Beach and Pier (Surf City) 15. Hit up an event at the Anaheim Convention Center Where to Stay in…
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Haley Hotel In Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara located off Hwy 101 on California’s golden coast is such a neat, unique town. It somehow captures the SoCal and Central California vibe perfectly; mixing all the best components of each creating a must visit destination. The city is rich in history, culture, arts and natural beauty. Santa Barbara is a desirable place for local Californians to stay, but it’s accessibility to so much nearby also makes it a top tourist destination. When you decide to stay in Santa Barbara be sure to check out the Haley Hotel. This adorable boutique hotel, centrally located in the heart of Santa Barbara has everything you will need and want! Haley…
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A Spectacular Patriotic Event at the San Juan Capistrano Mission
Looking for a way to make this Memorial Day Weekend more meaningful? The historical San Juan Capistrano Mission has teamed up for the first time with Homefront America in hosting their debut 2021 Field of Honor over the Memorial Day Weekend starting Wednesday, May 26- Monday, May 30. The unforgettable display consists of over 400, 7-foot community-sponsored American flags placed strategically over the stunning central courtyard grounds of the mission to represent military members, veterans and first responders. Field of Honor is all about bringing people together. It’s an absolutely beautiful display of patriotism and pride inAmerica. As my family walked around the grounds reading the tributes to many self…
- 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…
