Now through January 6th, Knott's Merry Farm has returned with a complete holiday transformation throughout the park. This year is brighter and merrier than ever with festive entertainment, delicious...
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The Top 5 Best Orange County Happy Hours in 2018
As this year comes to a close, its time to talk about our top 5 lists of 2018, starting with the best Orange County happy hours. So what makes a great happy hour? Drink specials are great, but I'm...
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,...
Knotts Scary Farm Brings New Mazes and Halloween Scares
Knotts Scary Farm is one of my must visit attractions during Halloween. There must be hundreds of creepy ghouls around every corner waiting for the perfect moment to get a good scream out of...
Fig and Olive in Newport Beach, For When Only the Best Will Do!
This article is long overdue for one of my absolute favorite restaurants, Fig and Olive in Newport Beach. I often get asked what my favorite restaurants are in Orange County and I go to the...
We’ve Got Your Crazy Fair Food From This Years 2018 OC Fair
The OC Fair never ceases to amaze me and the 2018 OC Fair is no different. Each year is a battle to outdo the prior year's fantastic foodie feats. It is a time-honored tradition that each summer I...
Kick Off Your Summer With New Rides, Shows, & Fun At Knotts Berry Farm
It's time to celebrate summer and what better way to do so than take a trip to Knotts Berry Farm. The theme park is the ideal summer adventure location and is celebrating summer with the return of...
Discover Why This Victorian House is one of the Most Charming Hotels in Napa
While scouring the internet for hours searching for the perfect Napa hotel, I came across the strikingly charming White House Inn. The accommodations are often my favorite part of a vacation,...
A Feast For The Eyes: The Best Napa Food and Wine Pairing You’ve Ever Seen
Before planning our Napa Valley travel feature, I knew I wanted to experience the best Napa food and wine pairing available. In fact, when scouring the internet you"ll find numerous wineries...
Sip on the Finest Sparkling Wine and Pinot Noirs at Domaine Carneros in Napa
On our quest to visit the most beautiful wineries in Napa Valley we could not resist the French-inspired Domaine Carneros Winery and Vineyards. Their main entrance, which we highly recommend...
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Make Your Own Wine Blend Straight From the Barrel at Bottaia Winery in Temecula
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 wine characteristics. Their Wine...
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 with some amazing furry...
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 incredibly amazing and charming it...
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 year and couldn't wait to...
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 hotel stay. In fact, Avant Stay is...
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 areas designated to produce...
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 of the best brunches in the...
A Sneak Peak at the Knotts Berry Farm Peanuts Celebration
The Knotts Berry Farm Peanuts Celebration is one of the best events of the year for families to bring their kids to meet all of the beloved Snoopy characters. This is unlike any other experience at Knotts. During the Peanuts...