California
Camping at San Elijo State Beach Campgrounds
Looking to camp on the beach in California? Look no further than San Elijo state beach! The campground is on a bluff overlooking the beach with entry stairs down to the beach. What really made this campsite for me is the view. Overlooking a breezy California sunset while sitting next to my campfire is unbeatable. When picking a campsite, make sure to check a map and pick a site that is on the ocean side. If the campsite does not have an ocean view I think it could really detract from the experience. Since you are not right on the beach, the view is what you pay for to camp…
Hiking Switzer Falls in Southern California
If you Google hiking in Southern California, Switzer Falls often makes the top of the list and I can see why! It has been by far one of my favorite hikes in Southern California. It does help I went with 16 golden retrievers! If your animal lover, you can appreciate how stinkin cute it was to go hiking with the dogs. As I’m reading a review online of the falls, and someone posted a review the same day I went complaining that there were too many dogs and that a group of Golden’s took over the falls and got them wet hahahha. I guess if you don’t like dogs, maybe…
Catalina Island: Adventure & Charm
Hollywood stars? Yachts? Blue waters? Welcome to Catalina Island. Known for the frequent visits of Hollywood’s A-list celebrities in the 20th century, the likes of Marilyn Monroe. Catalina Island today is a tourist destination only an hour ferry ride from LA. The main town of Avalon resembles a more European town with a boardwalk, shops, and restaurants lining the water. It is a quick escape from LA but has such a different and slower pace of life than it’s LA counterpart. It always surprises me that people who are born and raised in California have yet to make a trip out and many people from other states fail to realize…
Weekend in Newport Beach, CA Itinerary
By now you have been inspired by my Residents Guide to Newport Beach, CA and read through the logistics of planning a trip. You want to know an itinerary that you can follow for your trip. Here is an example itinerary if I had to plan one weekend in Newport Beach, CA. Friday Arrive in Newport Beach. Check in to your hotel. Take a quick walk on the boardwalk along the beach to get acquainted with the sea air and your surroundings. Get a happy hour margarita and some Mexican food at Baja Sharkeez. Go back to your hotel and enjoy the view as you get ready for a night…
Residents Guide on Newport Beach, CA
Welcome to my home Newport Beach, CA! Newport Beach is the go-to spot in Orange County because of the pristine coastline, multi-million dollar houses, and the lively atmosphere. To give some reference, most of my friends in Orange County all live in the heart of Newport by the bars and the beach. If you only have one weekend in Orange County I would make this your destination! Why Visit Newport Beach, CA: The Homes – Believe it or not the houses along the beach and in the harbor are multi-million dollar homes owned by wealthy residents. The median price of homes currently listed in Newport Beach on Zillow is $2,358,000!…
How to Plan a Trip to Newport Beach, CA
Now that you have been inspired to visit Newport Beach, CA after reading Resident’s Guide to Newport Beach, CA you want to know what next! Best time to go March-October. The weather is typically a breezy 75 and sunny year round, with the summers slightly warmer and the winters slightly cooler. While we have the occasional 80+ day at the beach in the winter you’d have to get rather lucky on the weekend you come. (As i write this it was 85 and sunny today, January 28th!) If your coming from close by that may be fine, otherwise I would avoid this time. If you do come for the holidays…
