Article and photos by Barbara Kerr The Laguna Beach Festival of Arts was created to lift depression. Literally. It was established in 1932 during some of the darkest days of the Great Depression. Ninety years later, this vibrant event has been named one of the top art festivals in the nation, attracting tens of thousands …
The 29th annual Palm Springs International ShortFest, one of the largest showcases of short-form cinema in North America, is back, with screenings June 20-26. Kicking off on Tuesday, June 20, ShortFest will screen a full slate of films at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. This year’s festival will screen 50 curated programs and showcase 299 …
A short trip from the SoCal desert floor leads to the tiny forested town of Idyllwild, always a welcome departure on a scorching summer day. Your journey up Highway 74 climbs and curves, then glides past horse pastures and ranches on the way to the mountain retreat, embraced by the San Bernardino National Forest. The …
Kids and San Diego go together like sand and surf. Constantly rated one of the top family destinations in America, San Diego offers 70 miles of coastline, seemingly endless outdoor recreation opportunities and an ever-growing list of offerings for families to enjoy together or even apart. Parents can relax at the spa, indulge in culinary …
About an hour’s drive from the Palm Springs desert, not far from the designer outlets and casinos, is a modest city brimming over in late-1800’s California architecture at every turn. Take a perfect summer daytrip to discover vintage California history, then toast the day with a concert under the stars. In Redlands, summer nights are …
New O’side Sips Trail Shows Off Oceanside’s Booming Craft Beverage Scene Oceanside is a quintessential California coastal escape that boasts wide sandy beaches, a quaint New England-style harbor, historic wooden pier and charming bungalow neighborhoods. O’side (as locals affectionately call it) is a destination of discovery where visitors can explore everything from California history at …
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is June 3 – 12, 2022 Story and photos by Barbara Beckley Boba tea topped with cotton candy! Cocktails served in a pink flamingo! Gourmet sushi – in a hotel lobby. Dining is always different and delicious anytime you eat in Greater Palm Springs. But it’s extra special during Greater …
From events to restaurants and art, you have lots of new reasons to visit San Diego. Take a peek at what Spring has in store. Events Mission Fed ArtWalk is back for its 38th year. This free premiere arts and culture event in San Diego’s Little Italy runs from April 30 – May 1, providing …
Could it be that massive dinosaurs are running wild through the streets of New York City? Maybe not in the real New York City, but a LEGO version of the event at LEGOLAND® California Resort where more than 30 of the massive creatures have taken over the Big Apple in Miniland U.S.A. Guests can get …
From historic boutique hotels to a Top Gun landmark, SoCal’s Oceanside is offering new reasons to explore the town perfectly situated between metropolitan San Diego and Los Angeles. The quintessential California coastal escape attracts with wide sandy beaches, a quaint New England-style harbor, historic wooden pier and charming bungalow neighborhoods. O’side (as locals affectionately call …
Can’t make it to SoFi Stadium for Super Bowl LVI? Do the next best thing: celebrate the new stadium at LEGOLAND in Southern California when, one month later, a 1:50 scale LEGO® model inspired by the first indoor-outdoor stadium to be constructed will make its debut in Miniland U.S.A. at the resort. The LEGO stadium …