Waking up early to see the sunrise at the Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park was an experience to remember. We set out in the dark, driving through the national park as hints of color entered the navyβ¦
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Waking up early to see the sunrise at the Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park was an experience to remember. We set out in the dark, driving through the national park as hints of color entered the navyβ¦
During my first trip to Anacapa Island, I learned how much more I shouldβve packed. I had done a good amount of online research, and was pretty well prepared, but there was a lot I learned from experience. Below isβ¦
Off the blue Pacific shores of Californiaβs Coast lie the mysterious and uninhabited Channel Islands. The cluster of 8 islands remains mostly undeveloped, Anacapa Island being the smallest and least visited. Anacapa itself is comprised of 3 smaller islands: East,β¦
Whether youβre a Southern California local or visiting from out of town, Laguna Beach is the perfect location for a beach day or weekend trip. The white sand and blue skies are endless, the variety of beachfront restaurants is amazing,β¦
This weekend I was fortunate enough to catch the cherry blossoms at the Huntington in San Marino, CA. The delicate pink and white flowers were in full bloom, adorning the tops of the trees in the Japanese Garden. It wasβ¦
The Huntington Botanical Gardens are an oasis in Los Angeles. Within minutes of entering, you may find yourself in a dense jungle surrounded by a canopy of trees, in the middle of the Australian Outback among Eucalyptus trees, or inβ¦
Visiting an apple orchard in SoCal is one of the best ways to welcome fall. While the other side of the country welcomes the season with a cool breeze, leaves changing colors, and the smell of fireplace in the air,β¦
The pirate tower in Laguna Beach is a dream come true. A real-life piece of fantasy has been sitting in Orange County and I had no idea until this past weekend. The name does not disappoint; the old pirate towerβ¦
