You might know Monterey for its delicious seafood, beautiful coastlines with gorgeous hikes, and famous Cannery Row. But some of the best breweries are found in Monterey County, California and they are all well worth visiting. Sprinkled all throughout Monterey County, from the city of Monterey to Salinas, Carmel, and…
Looking to spend a weekend in Monterey, California? This 3 days in Monterey itinerary has got you covered with the best places to stay, eat, and see in Monterey County, plus we’ve even included things to do in Salinas. The beautiful coastal city of Monterey is only located approximately 120…
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…
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…
Enjoy a delicious lavender themed lunch in the beautiful lavender fields at Pageo Lavender Farm this summer. Pageo Lavender Farm has rows and rows of purple lavender and it’s the perfect place to visit on a beautiful summer day. Located approximately 2 to 2.5 hours away from San Francisco, it’s…
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…
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…
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…
