Important Note: Due to COVID-19 virus, the Sonoma Hot Air Balloon Classic hot air balloon festival has been cancelled to slow the spread of the virus and promote social distancing, see their Facebook event page for more information. [/su_note] Have you ever been to a hot air balloon festival before?…
Important Note: Due to COVID-19 virus, Harley Goat Farm’s farm tours have been placed on hold until further notice. Please see website for latest information. [/su_note] If I had a choice, I’d only ever go to Harley Goat Farm in Pescadero, CA during kidding season! But goats can’t exactly give birth…
Important Note: Due to COVID-19, U-pick locations are not open until the public health and safety officials deem it safe. However The Farm Store remains open daily between the hours of 8am and 7pm. They request that you wear a mask and wash your hands at the hand washing stations…
This A Weekend Away 3 day itinerary post is our local’s guide to exploring San Francisco! Our guide to San Francisco is strictly local and we will not be taking you to the touristy spots that the city is known for. If you’re looking for Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Lombard…
One day in Yosemite is the perfect amount of time to see the most popular things to do in Yosemite National Park. Best of all, you can easily take a day trip to Yosemite from San Francisco even if you only have 1 day to spend. We’ll tell you everything…
If you’ve driven along Interstate 5 in Orange County, specifically in Irvine, California, you may have wondered about the giant orange ball floating in the horizon. That orange balloon is the one and only Great Park Balloon. The City of Irvine offers tethered balloon rides in the Great Park on…
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was a famous American architect from the late 1800s through the 1900s. He was originally from the Midwest, where he was known for his distinct Prairie style homes. With his first home in Los Angeles, the Hollyhock House, Frank Lloyd Wright went for a self-described, California…
As a resident of the Bay Area, it is SO easy to say “Let’s just go to Los Angeles for a weekend!” Because why NOT go to Los Angeles? We have friends there, We can visit them and see some new exhibits we’ve been wanting to see… the problem here…
While Descanso Gardens is great any time of the year, it’s AMAZING during the winter holiday season. Descanso Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden nestled in the mountains of La Cañada Flintridge, close to Pasadena, in Los Angeles county. Beginning in November until January, Descanso Gardens Enchanted: Forest of Light…
Wow, where do we begin? Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa was one of the best places we’ve ever stayed at. It’s the perfect hotel for couples or even families, but its proximity to the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) campus as well as to Qualcomm headquarters make…
