You might be surprised to know that located just off the coast of Southern California, only an hour by boat, lies an island paradise known as Santa Catalina Island. Catalina Island is one of California’s eight-channel islands and is just 76…
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COMPLETE GUIDE TO LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Laguna Beach is a small coastal town located in Orange County, south of Los Angeles, famous for its beaches, hiking trails, cycling trails, and picturesque bays. This bohemian chic town has unique art galleries, cool art walks, and murals, and…
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Newport Beach is a coastal city located south of Los Angeles. This picturesque Southern California beach town (made famous by the television series The O.C.) has an expansive waterfront with many attractions including fabulous beaches, hiking trails, cycling trails, the largest…
PALM SPRINGS ULTIMATE GUIDE
Palm Springs is an upscale city in the Sonoran Desert, in Southern California that will make you feel like you’re stepping back in time. Palm Springs is just a one-hour, forty-five-minute drive from Los Angeles which makes it an ideal…
HIGHLIGHTS OF DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK IN ONE DAY
The most visited national park in the United States is Death Valley National Park, a park located on a desert valley floor that has been described as “the hottest place on Earth” by some people. And with an average temperature…
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Long Beach is located south of Los Angeles and is a coastal city with a great waterfront in Southern California. This port city has many unique and wonderful attractions, including the retired Queen Mary, the islands of Naples, fabulous beaches,…
THE ULTIMATE LAKE TAHOE GUIDE
Lake Tahoe is stunning. As a travel writer, I’ve traveled extensively over the last ten years, and I have yet to find a mountain destination anywhere in the world that has everything Lake Tahoe has to offer while also being…
THE 10 BEST AIRBNBS IN OJAI, CALIFORNIA
Ojai is a small town in California, surrounded by beautiful scenery from citrus trees to vineyards. With a unique blend of old-school and new, Ojai has an abundance of things to see and do, from bike riding, great dining options,…
THE 11 BEST AIRBNBS IN NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Napa Valley is located in the heart of California’s Wine Country, famous for wine tasting. But there is also much more to explore and enjoy in the area. Napa Valley is one of our favorite California girls getaway destinations for…
THE 25 BEST AIRBNBS IN LAKE TAHOE
Lake Tahoe is a large, sparkling lake in Northern California in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddling the state line of California and Nevada. Lake Tahoe is a popular tourist destination and is known for its beautiful beaches, excellent hiking and…
THE 12 BEST AIRBNBS IN MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIFORNIA
Located within the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Mammoth Lakes is a world-class ski and snowboard destination, making for the perfect winter getaway. Mammoth also has plenty of things to do during the summer months as well, from hiking, horseback riding, bikers,…
THE 15 BEST AIRBNBS IN SANTA BARBARA
Santa Barbara is a picturesque beach town on the central coast of California, with the Santa Ynez Mountains creating a dramatic backdrop on one side and the sparkling pacific ocean on the other. Downtown Santa Barbara offers upscale boutiques and…