Channel Islands National Park, one of the most remote national parks in the United States, is just a 2-hour drive and 1-hour boat trip from Orange County. It is an excellent place to visit for an adventurous but relaxing day trip to get away from…

Joshua Tree is a magical place that I beg everyone to experience at least once. Luckily, it’s an easy road trip destination from Southern California cities and I’m going to show you how to see Joshua Tree in one day with some of the best…

There are so many cool things to do in and around Orange County I feel like I’ll never run out of ideas. My bucket list keeps getting bigger and bigger. What happens when you’re trying to save money but you also want to get out…

If you’ve been before, you know that parking in Laguna Beach can be somewhat of a pain. That pretty much goes for any Southern California beach city, especially in the spring and summer. The beautiful coastline of Laguna Beach is filled with residential areas among…

Puerto Vallarta is an extra special place for me. It’s not just a place I would vacation…it’s actually so much more than that. Puerto Vallarta is the place where I met my husband, who at the time was a 15-year local resident. It is the…

So, you’re planning a vacation to Southern California, huh? CONGRATS! You are going to LOVE it here! Of course, I’m always talking about Southern California on Facebook and Instagram. I’m always saying how great it is, how perfect the weather is, how gorgeous the beaches…