For many years, when I heard “San Diego” four things came to mind: (1) Sea World; (2) Chargers; (3) Padres; and (4) Utah winters are too cold, and I wish I could move to San Diego where the average temperature …
Category: California
In Great Style at Stonepine Estate by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov Heading to Stonepine Estate and Equestrian Center on a calm sunny afternoon, I planned so many things to do in Carmel Valley – one of the most precious jewels of Northern California! Point Lobos State Reserve …
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Santa Barbara: Winter Paradise for Films, Feasts & Fun by Barbara Singer
While most of the nation is knee deep in ice, snow and freezing rain, the unsurpassed place to be is Santa Barbara, California in sunny, superb weather. This picturesque seaside resort offers endless pleasures highlighted by its awesome annual …
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Longing for Long Beach by Karl Childs
My wife and I had a few days to take off, so we planned a quick excursion to the Long Beach area. Deciding not to make the trip too exclusive, we invited our kids along. It was early July, they …
Saving Mr. Cranks by Robb and Melissa Hoch
I’m a die-hard Disneyland fan. Always have been. And I assumed everyone else felt the same way. That was until a good friend of mine, Dave, told me he didn’t like D-land and even suggested that my twitterpation with “the …
Staying Fabulous in Palm Springs by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov The sun, the palms, the snow-capped mountain peaks – no matter where you look, Palm Springs is fabulous! A desert oasis, a playground for Hollywood stars, and a mid-century modern architecture enclave – the city is …
South Lake Tahoe by Ron Kapon
If I were writing for Family Living, Gaming, Camping, Outdoor Living or Backpacker Magazines the Tahoe South area would be my first choice for a family vacation. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America and it is …
The Westin Verasa Napa Offers Michelin-star Cuisine and Promotes Wellness by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov The city of Napa in the heart of Northern California wine country is a prime tourist destination, yet surprisingly underexplored. Day trips to Napa from the international travel magnet San Francisco usually end up in a …
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Oysters, Beds, and Oyster Beds at Nick’s Cove, Marshall, California by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov Freshly shucked with a wedge of lemon, or grilled and smothered with barbeque sauce, oysters are a specialty at Nick’s Cove Restaurant, Oyster Bar & Cottages, overlooking Tomales Bay. In Marshall, California, where Nick’s Cove is …
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Saving Orphaned Sea Lions & Discovering Pacific Ocean Tidepools
It just doesn’t get much better than an afternoon discovering the amazing things that are being done to save orphaned sea lions in Southern California — then also go on to discover the wonders of just a few of the …
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