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ANNIE’S SLOT CANYON – A FUN CHALLENGE IN SOLANA BEACH
Annie's Canyon Trail is one of the main attractions in Solana Beach (at least according to TripAdvisor): A short hike through a slot canyon to a viewpoint over the San Elijo Lagoon. As we own a timeshare at Winner's Circle Resort in Solana Beach we have spent a week...
SAN CLEMENTE – A PERFECT BEACH TRIP FROM LA WITHOUT A CAR
There are numerous great beach towns all along the coast from LA down to San Diego, but if you are looking for a day trip to the beach from Los Angeles without a car nothing beats San Clemente. I have visited many of the small communities along the coast and love them...
PARANORMAL WALK ON QUEEN MARY
When my Uber driver dropped me off at the Queen Mary's parking lot in Long Beach he shuddered and declared that he would not want to stay the night there. Not because the ship didn't look inviting (it does) or because he was afraid of being on the water. No, he was...
HOW TO GET TO LAX WITHOUT A CAR
Wondering about the best way to get to LAX (or from LAX to your hotel)? Many dislike Los Angeles International (LAX) but if you are visiting Los Angeles there is a good chance you will have to travel from and to this large airport. With a car, getting to LAX is fairly...
THE BEST ICE CREAM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – A SEARCH
What better than some creamy ice cream on a hot and sunny day? But not all ice cream is the same - some isn't worth the calories. During my recent trip to Southern California I tried out a bunch of different ice cream/gelato places all along the coast. Read on to find...
WHERE TO FIND A PUBLIC RESTROOM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
A post about where to find a public restroom? You may wonder what that is all about. But let's face it – there is nothing more unpleasant than needing the bathroom when out and about and having no idea where to find one. Have you ever noticed that any organized tour...
HOTEL REVIEW OF QUEEN MARY, LONG BEACH
Are you looking for a detailed hotel review of Queen Mary, the iconic ocean liner moored in Long Beach? You have come to the right place. In her almost 90 year long history the Queen Mary has ferried the rich and famous across the Atlantic and served as a troop ship...
SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YOU SHOULD KNOW
We are all familiar with Southern California from TV and movies, but there are a number of things that will surprise you on your first visit. They definitely surprised me when I first came to California as a teenager! Since then I have not only lived in LA for almost...
SANTA MONICA TO LAX BY BUS – A STEP-BY-STEP-REVIEW
Getting to LAX without a car can be quite a challenge. In most cases Uber is your best option but on my recent trip to Southern California I had already more than maxed out my travel budget so was looking for a cheaper option. Luckily, I was at the Inn at Venice...
CAPRI SUITES ANAHEIM HOTEL REVIEW
Deciding on a place to stay in Anaheim is not easy. There is a surprising number of motels and hotels in a small area, ranging from fairly inexpensive to outrageous prices. As this trip to Anaheim was a last minute change to my travel plans the budget was already...
PLUTO’S PUMPKIN PURSUIT AT DISNEYLAND, ANAHEIM – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you planning a trip to Disneyland Anaheim and are wondering what Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit is all about? If so you have come to the right place - I just got back to my room at Capri Suites Anaheim after completing this scavenger hunt at Downtown Disney and am happy...