Tips For Taking Your Own Family Fall Photos While on Vacation

It might be hard to believe, but fall is right around the corner, and now is the time when people start thinking about their holiday photos. Whether you’re in the vineyards of Napa or on the beaches of Carlsbad, fall is the ideal season for taking family pictures—the weather...

Dining With a View – Orange County

With 42 miles of Pacific coastline, it’s no doubt that Orange County is home to some spectacular views.  Ocean-view dining is a favorite activity among locals and visitors alike, so if you want to experience it for yourself, we strongly recommended making reservations whenever possible. Here is just a...

Day Trip: Channel Islands National Park

Located off California’s central coast, Channel Islands National Park spans across five islands rich with pristine views and wildlife. Great for those who want to escape civilization for a day and be surrounded by nature, it’s highly recommended to visit at least once in your lifetime. Each island offers...

Scenic Sunday Drives: Short on Length, Long on Leisure

If you’re eager to hit the road again but want to hold off on a long trip that requires lots of advance planning, then scenic Sunday drives are the perfect in-between solution. Check out these shorter stretches of road that offer all the amazing scenery without any of the...

5 Summer Road Trip Tips

As the weather warms up and the restlessness stirs, the open road calls us back once again. Perhaps you associate the road trips of your youth with hours spent cramped in the backseat with your siblings asking, “Are we there yet”? However you happen to recall these childhood rites...

How to Have a DIY Spa Day on Your Vacay

These days, many of us are looking for ways to de-stress and unwind by indulging in a little self-care. One way to do that is by treating yourself to a rejuvenating spa day. We’ll show you how to bring the spa right to the comfort of your resort accommodations...

Where to Whale Watch in Orange County

Every year, more than 20,000 gray whales make the 10,000 mile round-trip journey from Alaska to the warm waters of Baja for breeding season. That is the longest recorded distance that any mammal migrates on an annual basis. Winter is peak gray whale migration season, and with 70 miles...

A Guide to Spontaneous Travel

For now, the days of planning trips a year in advance are on hold, meaning you can get up and go whenever you want, with nothing but the open road as your guide! While type-A personalities may cringe at having to wing it (but my itinerary), not having a...

Tips for Having the Perfect Beach Day

Everyone loves a vacation in paradise which usually involves sunbathing on the beach and taking a dip in the water. Be sure to avoid putting yourself (and others) in danger by following these simple tips when heading to the beach: Ask a Lifeguard & Stay Close Choose beaches with...

San Clemente Foodie Favorites

If you are looking to grab a good bite to eat around beautiful San Clemente you will not have to look very far. There are so many tasty treats that you really cannot go wrong! If you enjoy the sweet stuff, there is no better treat when you want...