Spring break, long mild weekends and early summer vacations are only a breath away. That might be hard to believe if you are knee-deep…
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Exploring the Catalina Casino
One of the most iconic structures on the entire island of Catalina is the Catalina Island Casino. Even if you have only see photos of…
View More Exploring the Catalina CasinoTips for the Perfect Winter Visit to Catalina
December was full of travel for me, and the month wrapped up with a visit to Catalina over Christmas. It was my first time seeing the island,…
View More Tips for the Perfect Winter Visit to CatalinaTrip Tastes: Red Car is Brewing up Something Special
Our first stop on the Discover Torrance tour was to Red Car Brewery & Restaurant. It’s a sensory experience from the moment you enter…
View More Trip Tastes: Red Car is Brewing up Something SpecialItalian Food Delights at Gaetano’s
On our first night in Torrance, the Discover Torrance team and our group of travel and food writers descended upon Gaetano’s Restaurant. I was fairly…
View More Italian Food Delights at Gaetano’sReview: Sleepy Hollow Cabins & Hotel
Less touristed than Big Bear, Crestline (about 9 miles from Lake Arrowhead) has it’s own small lake, loads of casual restaurants and several hiking…
View More Review: Sleepy Hollow Cabins & HotelA First-Timer’s Guide to Crestline, California
Whether you are swapping cool mountain breezes for the heat of Los Angeles, or you are hoping for a quiet escape from city life, Crestline, California…
View More A First-Timer’s Guide to Crestline, CaliforniaA Budget Escape to Newport Beach, California
Last week, Los Angeles was plagued with a serious heat wave. After suffering through the third night of an air-conditionless apartment that never cooled below…
View More A Budget Escape to Newport Beach, CaliforniaA Hike and a Rant in Kernville, California
Let’s start this by admitting that I am not a hiker. But I do enjoy walking around new places and exploring – provided it…
View More A Hike and a Rant in Kernville, CaliforniaStep Inside the Durrwood Creekside Lodge B&B
On our recent trip to Kernville, California, we knew where we wanted to go in the area, but we wanted to get a feel for…
View More Step Inside the Durrwood Creekside Lodge B&B