Dillon Beach Resort
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Dillon Beach Resort of Tiny Homes in Northern California

I stumbled upon Dillon Beach Resort while looking for cool places in Northern California, and I hit the jackpot! After signing up for their mailing list I was notified of a special they had in March. I jumped at it! I’m delighted to say this is one of the coolest spots I’ve found! Let me…

Cafe
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Coolest Cafes in Silicon Valley

One of my favorite pastimes is to spend time in a cafe with a cool atmosphere and delicious coffee, either working, chatting with friends, or just enjoying life! I decided to make it my quest to find the coolest independent cafes in Silicon Valley (aka Santa Clara County, aka Southern San Francisco Bay Area). This…

Union Square San Francisco
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What is San Francisco’s Union Square Christmas shopping like this year? – 2023

I’ve been wondering what San Francisco Union Square Christmas shopping would be like this year. There’s all the scary news about SF store robberies and car break ins. Also, many major San Francisco stores have closed recently including Nordstrom’s flagship store, Old Navy, Gap, DSW and Disney. So, being the amazing travel blogging investigative reporter…

Arnold Sign
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Is Arnold California worth visiting?

Chances are you’ve never heard of Arnold, California. It’s a census-designated place in the Stanislaus National Forest of Calaveras County, with a population (and elevation) of around 4000. Arnold is about a 3-hour drive from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, and 2 hours from Yosemite National Park. Arnold has no stoplight, and few sidewalks. In…

Capitola – Where should you stay?
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Capitola – Where should you stay?

Capitola is a ridiculously charming beach village in the Monterey Bay of California. Colorful buildings, palm trees, restaurants, shops and pretty vistas galore! It is the perfect spot for a beach mini-break, or a longer stay! For such a small town there are quite a few lodging options. Read on for my recommendations. The Inn…