Places to Play: Temecula, California
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 amid rolling hills in Riverside County. The historic city and its rustic surrounds are approximately 60 miles north of San Diego, 85 miles from Los Angeles and 22 miles from […]
Places to Play: The Madonna Inn
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 whimsical icon of California’s Central Coast. Dating to 1965, the delightfully wackadoodle property holds a place in the imaginations of all generations of Californians. Those of a certain age remember […]
Places to Play: Molokai Plumerias, Molokai, Hawaii
On the leeward side of Molokai, one of the smallest and most tranquil of the inhabited Hawaiian Islands, is the 10-acre Molokai Plumerias. The farm is dedicated to the beautiful, sweet-smelling plumeria flowers that are an icon of Hawaii, adorning many a souvenir-store trinket and a popular choice for flower leis. The company ships fresh […]
Places to Play: Pacifica, California
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 outdoor recreation options feel a world away from the city. It’s a viable base for exploring the whole Bay Area, but Pacifica is vacation-worthy in its own right. Its attractions […]