The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is a delightful family-friendly attraction just outside Yosemite National Park. Every day from April through to the end of…
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad vintage steam train ride through the forest
A historic landmark, architectural masterpiece and cultural institution with the mission to bring astronomy to the people, Griffith Observatory means a lot to the people…
Griffith Observatory on Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California
South Coast Winery, Resort and Spa in Temecula, California offers luxury accommodations, farm-to-table cuisine, a full-service spa, and an award-winning winery all in one scenic…
South Coast Winery, Resort and Spa in Temecula, main building housing the restaurant, tasting room and wine shop
Courtesy of South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
On the side of Route 246, just minutes off Highway 101 near Buellton, is a curious sight indeed. Hundreds of ostriches and emus roam an…
OstrichLand USA Buelton California ostrich feeding attraction
Fantastic wine, food and outdoor fun await in Temecula, Southern California’s wine country  Temecula, known as Southern California’s wine country, occupies a scenic, sun-drenched valley…
South Coast Winery Resort and Spa vineyards and scenery, visit Temecula Valley, Southern California's wine country
By J.C. Thomas Much like San Diego itself, every element of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar golf resort and spa is eminently appealing. In any…
Fairmont Grand Del Mar exterior entrance fountain San Diego resort
Eat, stay and play at San Luis Obispo’s kitschiest icon The Madonna Inn, a famous hotel, restaurant and bakery just off Highway 101, is a…
Madonna Inn Steakhouse San Luis Obispo Gold Rush Steakhouse
A Review of Yosemite Dreams: Rustic and Refined Lodging Near Oakhurst By J.C. Thomas In 2020, visiting Yosemite National Park in the peak of summer…
By J.C. Thomas San Luis Obispo is well established as a fantastic destination for foodies. Its Central Coast setting means the city is surrounded by…
Rotisserie porchetta, roasted vegetables and romesco at SLO Provisions
A review of the beautiful, brand-new Hotel Cerro in SLO upon its mid-June reopening By J. C. Thomas In January 2020 – a lifetime ago…
The Mission Fig Patio at Hotel Cerro, San Luis Obispo
By Jon Bogart Good news is always welcome! Here is some… We have discovered that some of the finest boutique wineries from glorious California wine-making…
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Have you discovered Pacifica yet? This beautiful coastal destination is just 2 miles from San Francisco, yet its small-town vibe, unspoiled scenery and abundance of…
Ocean views from the Coastal Trail near Pacifica, California. (Photo by California News Press)