Carpinteria – Hidden Gem on Central California Coast
Where and what is Carpinteria? Carpinteria is on the Central Coast of California, about 11 miles south of Santa Barbara and 85 miles north of Los Angeles. Carpinteria is a small…
Carpinteria Beach Cottages – Charming California Vacation Rental
A couple of years ago, I stumbled across the Carpinteria Beach Cottage website while looking for new, cool spots to check out in California. I was immediately smitten! The only hitch…
Best Restaurants in Carpinteria, California
The next time you drive down California’s glorious coast, be sure to stop in at Santa Barbara’s less glamorous but equally beautiful little sister, Carpinteria! This small city of @15,000 is…
Cinque Terre | Europe | Italy
My Whirlwind Journey Through the Beautiful Cinque Terre Villages
You’re planning out your European vacation, then realize you’ve only allotted two days for a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cinque Terre! What will you do? What WILL you…
Cinque Terre | Europe | Italy
Is Monterosso the Best Base for Exploring Cinque Terre?
You’ve seen the stunning photos of the Cinque Terre villages along the Italian Riviera. Amazing, colorful houses perch on steep hillsides overlooking the sea. To me, it looked like a fairy…
A Fab Afternoon in Malibu California
If you find yourself in LA or Santa Barbara and want to take a little drive along the PCH (i.e., Pacific Coast Highway or Highway 1), here is my recommendation for…
A Fab Weekend Visit to Beautiful Minehead, England
On a recent visit to England, I asked some British pop star friends if they could show me a cool English beach town. I’d seen their photos over the years of…
Dream Inn Santa Cruz: Honest Review of This Oceanfront Resort
175 W. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California One of my favorite places in California is the Dream Inn Resort Hotel in Santa Cruz! It’s the only beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz…
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…
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…
What to see in Capitola Village By The Sea
Capitola is a scathingly charming beach town in Santa Cruz County, California. Colorful, historic buildings, palm trees, restaurants, shops, art galleries, and pretty vistas galore! It is the perfect place for…
Capitola, California – Where to Eat
Capitola is an adorable beach village about 6 miles south of Santa Cruz in the Monterey Bay. I have spent more time in Capitola than anyplace else except my hometown. I…