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December 26, 2020February 7, 2021

Southern California Dining Destinations – 127 West Social House in Fallbrook

We found 127 West Social House on a whim while driving through Fallbrook in northern San Diego County. My husband and I wanted to extend our outing after a hike at the Santa Margarita River Trail, just north of Fallbrook, and a quick search of dog-friendly restaurants in the area brought up 127 West Social …

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November 21, 2020December 26, 2020

Guide to La Jolla, CA – Southern California Destinations

Visiting La Jolla along the southern California coast is everything anyone could want in an oceanside town with lots of beaches to choose from, sea life to view, restaurants for every taste, coffee shops and bakeries, shopping from the high-end boutiques to the typical beach shops and outdoor activities. Downtown La Jolla, CA view of …

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November 15, 2020November 20, 2020

Julian, CA – Quaint Mountain Town with the Best Pie Bakeries

Julian, CA is the Perfect Mountain Get Away for a Weekend or a Day! Julian, CA is a favorite destination of mine because of the small town charm, quaint shops, famous bakeries, and laid-back attitude of the residents. I can feel myself decompressing and relaxing as the trees start to change from the palms of …

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September 19, 2020February 7, 2021

Visit Carlsbad, CA – Southern California Destinations

Carlsbad may be my favorite seaside city in southern California, with it's miles of beaches, eclectic shopping, great dining, and abundance of things to do. Some cities look just like the last city you passed through and no different than the next you will go to, but Carlsbad is not one of those places. The …

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September 10, 2020December 26, 2020

Visit Del Mar, CA – Southern California Destinations

Beach Getaway - Treat Yourself to Del Mar! Downtown Del Mar Del Mar is one of our favorite beach city destinations in Southern California. It has great shopping, great dining,beautiful views of the ocean, and fantastic beaches. This is a walking city, and I highly recommend you allow yourself plenty of time to stroll the …

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February 16, 2020February 7, 2021

Best Coffee Shops in Old Town Temecula

I love a good coffee shop! The best ones make you feel instantly like a welcomed local the moment you step in the door. The aroma of coffee brewing, the sweet smell of scones and coffee cakes, and sound of coffee grinding are all the things that make me feel like I'm sitting in a …

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January 21, 2020February 1, 2020

Best Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day in Southern California

Beaches, Mountains, and Wineries Looking for a great weekend or afternoon getaway for Valentine's Day? Whether you are looking for a romantic weekend at the ocean, a mountain getaway, or romance in the vineyards, there is something for everyone. If you are looking to get a way for a couple hours or a couple nights, …

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December 1, 2019December 12, 2019

Why Universal Studios Hollywood is a Must See During the Holidays

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January 24, 2015December 13, 2019

Idyllwild California

Re-Energize Your Soul In Idyllwild Small towns get in a person's blood and stay there. It's the way people in small towns treat you like their neighbor and have conversations with you like it isn't the first time you've met. The shops and restaurants have as much character as the people who live there and …

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January 10, 2014July 14, 2020

Hidden Treasures Along Highway 79…

If you venture down Highway 79 in Temecula past the box stores and condos to where the road becomes single lane and winds toward the inland desert, there is a hidden treasure. The first time I drove that way, toward Vail Ranch Resort, I was startled by the horses standing sentinel over the road, the …

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