Newport Beach Restaurant Week is back and it’s better than ever. This yearly event runs for 14 days, from January 13 through January 26, 2020. It’s an excellent time to try a new restaurant. What is Newport Beach Restaurant Week? It’s a yearly event where participating restaurants have prix fixe menus for lunch and/or...
Quick Guide to Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a wonderful town to visit. It’s no secret that I love visiting Santa Barbara. It’s one of the few places, other than my own home, that I can consider living at. Planning a trip to a town that isn’t very big can be daunting. How do I get there? Where do...
Wine Tasting in Santa Barbara
Everybody knows about Napa, California’s premier wine country. For good reason, of course. It is less known that wine is grown and produced in nearly every county along the coast all the way to San Diego. You could spend months traveling, in California, going to each of the wine regions (or appellations). I’m not...
Local’s Travel Guide to Costa Mesa
The city of Costa Mesa is located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego. It has the best food, arts and entertainment in all of Orange County.
A Day at the OC Fair
Summer is here and that means it’s fair season! Any day at a county fair usually consists of going on a few rides, indulging in the fried foods, listening to some music, and perhaps checking out some livestock or salivating over baked goods. A day at the Orange County (OC) Fair is no exception,...
What to do in Park City in the Summer
While Park City has excellent winter activities like skiing and snowboarding, there is so much Park City offers for the summer months. From zip-lining and mountain biking to golfing and shopping, there is something for everyone in Park City. Nestled in a valley of the Wasatch Mountains, there are beautiful sights from anywhere. The...