San Diego has a distinct advantage over virtually most other U.S. cities when it comes to being next door to Mexico. We claim bragging rights, because we have really awesome Mexican food available to us [...]
The coastal strip of San Diego is more than a hundred miles long, and with its Mediterranean climate of mild wet winters, and warm dry summers, results in a long growing season, and probably [...]
Recently we visited Orange County’s historic movie theaters. Some are thriving. Others are valiantly struggling. Then we explored OC movie locations, where George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise and Reese Witherspoonll all worked. So, not surprisingly, Orange [...]
It’s an undeniable medical fact that walking is good for you, your body and mind. Besides the obvious health benefits of walking, it’s great to be outside in doing so–and as is the case in [...]
As the Holiday season approaches, shopping for gifts begins to occupy our minds, actions, and pocketbooks. But, it can be fun as well; and if you’re looking for “the” perfect place to shop, this is [...]
Last night, I received an email from the Santa Monica Spoke, a regional chapter of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalitionan organization dedicated to improving bicycle conditions and the concomitant infrastructure required to support the [...]
During my recent weekend get-a-way to the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad, my aim was to soak up and absorb as much of the local community as possible; while relaxing as well. So, I ended up [...]
Living in LA is work, more work, and more work; which of course induces major stress. To be sure, on the weekends here, often enough, a new event, adventure, or just the choice to stay [...]
If you’ve ever visited or live in Santa Monica, you know it can get expensive at times. With a median home price, according to CNN Money’s 2010 numbers,the median priced home in this community is [...]
This movie is based on the life and subsequent tragedy which befell upon a young, gifted and quite beautiful surfer, Bethany Hamilton, whose left arm was bitten off by a shark—a surfer’s worst nightmare—or for [...]
When we last visited the Venice (Canals included) Walking Tour, we were at 453 Rialto Avenue. Now it’s time to keep “Truckin’” and moving on, (Many thanks to the late, great, Jerry Garcia and The [...]
With the sun shining, cool breeze, and clear skies, this weekend I decided to explore the Escondido Falls Trail. I love waterfalls—although I don’t think this pursuit has a psychiatric designation–nonetheless I’m always on the [...]
Camper alert! The new 35 acre Moro State Campground just opened in Crystal Cove State Park this month, providing 60 campsites overlooking the ocean above Pacific Coast Highway, including 200 parking spots for day visits. [...]
Really all you need is your sun hat, cover up, outfits for dinner, a bikini and a bike. Wheels and water really mean bikes and bikinis here! Here, it’s so easy to just drop back [...]
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