Top 10 Places to Explore Outdoors in Santa Barbara

About the Area: Santa Barbara lies in the heart of the American Riviera. Sometimes overlooked as it’s two hours north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is full of hidden gems. Surrounded by the Santa...

Visiting Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park

Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park is a fun, family-friendly adventure! The cave is accessible only by guided tour but luckily tours generally run May-November and it's easy to purchase...

Visiting Sequoia National Park in Winter

Any trip to a National Park is an adventure but when snow is on the ground, a little extra effort is needed to make it a real success. Here are some tips and tricks to having the memorable...

Five Things to do on Monterey Peninsula (for Non-Golfers)

While watching the US Open earlier this year, it popped into my head that the world-class golf courses on the Monterey Peninsula attract thousands of golfers every year to play the iconic locations. ...

Lagoons and Venetian Gondolas Minutes from San Francisco

Venice, Italy has a calming, hypnotic effect that can put you in a trace. On a sunny day, the light breeze snows down flowers from the trees. The traffic of the Grand Canal bobs and bounces, each...

8 Free Things You Can Do During Summer in San Diego

If you are visiting San Diego this summer, here are 8 FREE THINGS that you and your family can participate in: This is one of my favorites to do in any city. You bring your chairs, some snacks...