Most come to Long Beach to visit the waterfront Aquarium of the Pacific because Long Beach is known as the Aquatic Capital of America. We have been to the aquarium with our children in the past but on this trip we … Continued

  Santa Maria Valley is known for their wines (34 tasting rooms) and amazing dining experience. Even though we did plenty of that, we really enjoyed Santa Maria Valleys nature the most. We loved all the farming, the beaches, and the dunes that … Continued

  Every agriculture and wine region has its own taste. This is especially true when the region is well established in a historically farm area. We have never visited Santa Maria Valley before and so we were excited to try the … Continued

  When your in Sothern California you can be on two different time zones, vacation wise we mean. You can be on California time zone (Pacific Standard Time) in San Diego but once you cross the Coronado Bridge to Coronado you’ll be … Continued

  The evidence of Fort Bragg being a lumber town is still evident with the Pudding Creek Trestle still standing, the glass and garbage found at Glass Beach, and the Skunk Train ride experience. But all three of these now serve for different purposes. Lumber … Continued

  Mission Beach is a sandbar community but if there is one way to explain it is like a surfers paradise, Southern California style. Once you get here you will get this laid back vibe to it which you can … Continued

  Sometimes the stops along the way could be as much fun as the destination as long as it is something that you love or are interested in. Here are five stops we enjoyed on our road trip through Oregon … Continued

  Marina del Rey is a perfect place for a romantic getaway. There are plenty of opportunities to take a romantic walk. Here you can walk and feel as if you are in Venice, Italy and then just a few … Continued

  We love first time experiences and while we were exploring North Oregon Coast we tried collecting mussels, cleaning them, and then cooking them. We also experienced the luxury of driving on the beach. How convenient is that? We didn’t … Continued

Grapefruit is one of those citrus fruits you either love or hate. I love the taste of grapefruit and the process of eating a grapefruit. Now grapefruit is harder to eat than an orange because the membrane is so bitter. … Continued