Sunny Santa Barbara beckoned at a most inopportune time. No way could I get away. And then … serendipity. My Santa Barbara Getaway The last thing I was thinking about this summer was a side trip down the coast (wishing maybe). Troy and I were both crazy-busy with work, selling our house, buying another, and moving between the two in…
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La Jolla Seven Caves Kayak Tour Even though we only go kayaking occasionally, my favorite place is in La Jolla, CA, whenever we head down to the San Diego area. We especially love the 7 caves tour. Below you’ll find my recommendations for where to book La Jolla kayak tours (best price), and where to dine and stay in La Jolla….
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The Queen Mary Discounts and To Do’s Things to Do Aboard The Queen Mary The Queen Mary, in Long Beach California, is always a popular destination in Southern California. When I was in High School and living in SoCal, this was a great destination for a special dinner date. But you can also stay overnight on board the ship, take a tour, view exhibits and…
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Carmel California Getaway Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of my favorite places to visit along the California coast (along with Monterey). In a few hours time, you can experience the flavor of this delightful town and enjoy its many courtyards and secret passageways. But the longer you stay, the more you’ll learn about this quirky coastal village. On this page: Carmel cottages…
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Point Reyes California Vacation Skip down this page for: Point Reyes Top Tours Point Reyes Hiking & Biking Trails Point Reyes Kayak Rental Point Reyes Horseback Riding Point Reyes Restaurants We Love Point Reyes Hotels & Lodging Point Reyes National Seashore, in West Marin County, California, provides San Francisco Bay area hikers, bicyclers, and horseback riders with some of the…
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Catalina Island, California: Ferry Discounts, Activities, Tours, Hotels Skip down for: Catalina Ferry Discounts | Popular Activities and Tours | Hotel Offers My husband and I are California kids from way back, and Catalina Island has been one of our favorite ways to enjoy a day away from the big SoCal cities. The fun starts with the Catalina Ferry (more about that below). Most of…
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Savoring the Mission District’s Culinary Delights You’ll find many fine places to eat in San Francisco, but nothing compares to the Mission District. Vanity Fair recently voted the Mission the hippest neighborhood in the country. As for the “delicious” part, you be the judge. Like most places, it depends on where you go. Here’s my review of Mission food tours (or…
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