From “grain to glass” locally made spirits to new hotels and eco-forward restaurants, visitors will continue to find surprise and delight in this San Diego beach town this spring and summer. Perfectly situated between metropolitan San Diego and Los Angeles, Oceanside is a quintessential California coastal escape with wide sandy beaches, a quaint New England-style …
Visions of sand dunes, tumbleweeds and brown terrain may come to mind when you think of the desert, but springtime brings color and wonder to Death Valley when some of the most picturesque wildflowers in the U.S. bloom. While the density of wildflowers varies each year, the fact that wildflowers bloom in this environment defies …
Culinary delights and Santa Barbara—the sparkling gem on California’s Riviera—are nearly synonymous. The home of late, famed chef Julia Child, the city celebrates Julia Child Day each August, and this March 13-15 it will host the inaugural Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, featuring local farms, chefs, restaurants and more, all co-presented by the Santa Barbara-based Julia …
Soul-warming Wines, Cozy Tasting Rooms and Seasonal Events Lead to California Wine Country When temperatures plummet in other parts of the country, it’s time to warm up to a winter getaway in California wine country. Not only does the Golden State enjoy sunny skies and comparatively mild temperatures year ‘round, California’s distinctive wine regions offer …
The Mob Museum, named by National Geographic as one of the “Top Ten Things to do in Las Vegas,” has attracted a lot of attention since opening in 2012. the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. Recently, the …
It may not be Santa’s sleigh, but it’s built with more than one million LEGO® Technic elements, features more than 2,000 LEGO electric motors and more than 4,000 LEGO Technic gears, and is a one-of-a-kind replica of the world’s fastest production car….the first- ever life-size and drivable LEGO® Bugatti Chiron is on display at LEGOLAND® …
No need to dream about a White Christmas. Big Bear Lake is Southern California’s top destination for a Christmas setting with snow-covered pine trees, the scent of fresh oven-baked gingerbread cookies, caroling sidewalk musicians and a kaleidoscope of Christmas lights that adorn the Big Bear Village. Maybe this year, a mountain holiday should be added …
Snowfall, twinkling lights and the smell of holiday treats fill the family theme park as Holidays at LEGOLAND® California Resort returns! Guests can feel the LEGO® cheer from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31 with live entertainment, festive décor and the world’s largest LEGO Christmas! The annual holiday celebration features a jolly new show in Fun …
If you would rather be dining in star-studded restaurants than dashing through slushy snow this Christmas, grab your sunscreen and head to Los Angeles where you can tour and tan at the same time on top of a Double Decker Starline bus. Even if you live in the LA area, consider being a tourist in …
Charming towns steeped in old-fashioned holiday traditions pair perfectly with historic bed and breakfast inns decked in festive holiday finery. To help you find your ideal holiday getaway, the California Association of Boutique and Breakfast Inns has compiled a handful of destinations and inns in the northern part of state that promise nostalgic magic for …
Story & Photos by Barbara Beckley Simply the best city hotel I have ever experienced! Playful and different in so many ways. You check in at the bar – and the super friendly staff hands you a cocktail. My kinda hotel! Just being there was so much fun. Going up to my room, when …
This winter, travelers can visit beautiful Temecula Valley to check off five bucket list worthy activities from their must-do adventure list. Located just 60 minutes from San Diego and 90 minutes from Los Angeles, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country presents visitors with the opportunity to experience bucket list activities from a hot air balloon …