Bottaia Winery in Temecula is one of the latest wineries to open and they offer an amazing Wine Lab experience. I personally find this to be one of the most unique ways to learn about the 6 basic...
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Did You Know There is a Temecula Zoo and Animal Rescue in Wine Country?
All my time visiting Temecula Wine Country and I had no idea there was a Temecula zoo right around the corner from some of my favorite wineries. Sugarplum Zoo as an intimate animal sanctuary...
Old Town Temecula Steps Up Their Food Game with Restaurant 1909
Old Town Temecula seems to be having a resurgence of visitors and there's no doubt that restaurant 1909 is the reason why. Most visitors head straight to Temecula Wine Country not realizing how...
Here’s What’s New From the Disneyland California Food and Wine Festival 2019
The Disneyland California Food and Wine Festival 2019 is finally here and we have all the new tasty treats as well as some festival favorites returning this year. We look forward to this event every...
Did You Know Luxury Home Temecula Rentals are the Same Price as a Hotel?
With the popularity of sites such as Air B & B, property rentals are all the rage. When traveling you might not even realize that you can rent an amazing luxury home for the same price as a...
We Found the Best Wine, Cheese, & Charcuterie Pairing in Temecula at Bottaia Winery
Temecula is one of my favorite getaways and each visit continues to get better, especially with the addition of the new Bottaia Winery. Located next to The Ponte, Bottaia harvests their grapes from...
We Found Our New Favorite Brunch Spot at Selanne Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is home to spectacular views and some of the most amazing restaurants in Orange County. Though often frequented for dinner, we recently discovered Selanne Steak Tavern also boasts one...
All the Must Try Eats From the 2018 Disneyland Festival of Holidays
It's time for our coverage of the 2018 Disneyland Festival of Holidays. Each year Disneyland's California Adventure brings several wine and food festivals to guests and they continue to get better...
The Top 5 Best Orange County Happy Hours 2018
As this year comes to a close, its time to talk about the best Orange County happy hours 2018. So what makes a great happy hour? Drink specials are great, but I'm all about the food and ambiance. I...
Glen Ivy Introduces New Trendy CBD Oil Massages
The latest trend in beauty treatments can be found at one of my favorite relaxing SoCal retreats, Glen Ivy. With the new growing awareness from the legalization of marijuana across the country,...
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Eddie V’s Restaurant Just Might Be The Most Decadent Dinner of Your Dreams!
Eddie V's restaurant easily has one of the most decadent and timeless fine dining menus. Guests can expect rich flavors like their Béarnaise drenched Oscar-style bacon wrapped Filet, Banana Fosters Butter Cake, and Truffle Mac...
Could Oliver’s Osteria be the Most Authentic Italian Cuisine in Orange County?
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Bello in Newport Beach Offers Authentic Italian Cuisine in Orange County
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Celebrate the Holidays with Fun Festivities at Knott’s Merry Farm
The holiday season is in full swing at Knott’s Merry Farm beginning November 22nd through January 5th! The park features many seasonal festivities and delightful experiences for everyone to enjoy. New this year is a wonderful...
Knife Pleat’s Afternoon Tea Will Have You Feeling Like Royalty
Knife Pleat's Afternoon Tea is an exquisite display of this time-honored English tradition If you're looking for a weekend brunch Knife Pleat's Afternoon Tea is an exquisite display of this time-honored English tradition. I'm...