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…
Monterey’s hiking trails are some of the best in the state of California, we’ve compiled 10 of the best Monterey hiking trails for you to explore. The hiking in Monterey County is especially great because the county has got a little bit of everything. From waterfalls along the Pacific Ocean,…
Want to see volcanoes in real life? There is literally no better place to see volcanoes and their aftermath than Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Spend a day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawai’i and get a unique look into the beauty and destruction of Hawaii’s…
Kona, located on the western side of the Island of Hawaii (also known as the “Big Island”), is one of the most beautiful areas on the island. Three days is the perfect amount of time to take a quick but relaxing trip to the district of Kona. This guide will…
Note: We came here during the 2017-2018 Winter Holiday season so the exact holiday festivities and activities may differ. Also known locally as “Academy of Sciences,” California Academy of Sciences is one of the best science museums in the Bay Area. As a kid coming here for school field trips,…
Important Note: The Fall 2020 Tempe Festival of the Arts has been cancelled due to the current health advisory. The Spring 2021 dates are planned for March 26-28, 2020. For more information, see Tempe Festival of the Arts. Around the valley, Tempe, Arizona, is well known for their bi-annual Tempe…
When you think of Tempe, Arizona, you might think of Arizona State University with its Sun Devil Stadium and Palm Walk. But the city is more than just a college town, there are lots of fun things to do in Tempe, delicious places to eat, and unique public art everywhere.…
Interested in the Carmel brewery scene or looking for amazing breweries in Monterey County? Carmel Craft is among one of the best in the Monterey area, with their wonderful beer and food from Allegro Pizzeria, you’ll never need another reason to visit Monterey County. Carmel Craft Brewing Company may seem like…
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?…