Palm Springs, California, the Golfer’s Dream. The Hyatt Palm Springs, the Visitor’s Dream.
By Jon Bogart Palm Springs is in the midst of a major renovation that will transform the city into a cutting-edge capital of shopping, dining, recreation, art appreciation and, of course, golf. Palm Springs has always been known as the “Golf Capital of the World,” boasting a phenomenal number of world-class clubs and golf resorts. […]
A Review of Café La Rue, a European-Inspired Bistro at La Jolla’s Historic La Valencia Hotel and Spa
By J.C. Thomas Upon its grand opening in 1926, the oceanfront La Valencia Hotel and Spa became an instant icon of La Jolla, the upscale neighborhood 12 miles north of downtown San Diego. With its rosy-hued, Mediterranean-inspired architecture, the property known as “The Pink Lady of La Jolla” continues to exude a timeless elegance and […]
Travel Guide: Morro Bay for Families
By J.C. Thomas Morro Bay, a serene little fishing port on the Central Coast of California, is almost exactly half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco (200 miles and 230 miles respectively), and the perfect weekend getaway distance from most of the state. Picturing Morro Bay after a visit brings to mind two distinct […]
Pacifica Is Perfect For Land-Based Whale Watching
Located just 15 minutes south of San Francisco, the beautiful beach-front town of Pacifica is the perfect destination for capturing the southbound journey of migrating gray whales. The voyage starts in October when the gray whales start swimming south from Alaska, passing the California coast from December to January when they are closest to the […]