Patricia, Author at Those Someday Goals

Food and Drink

The Monterey Fireplace Lounge: A Cozy Hotel Restaurant

We left bright and early (actually, it wasn’t all that bright out yet) to get up to Monterey in time for our scheduled events. Traffic…

California Travel

Explore Salt Creek in California’s Death Valley

Patricia March 22, 2016 California Death Valley Desert Travel Road Trip Salt Creek Wildflowers

As we made our way from the wildflowers along Beatty Cutoff to 190, heading east in California’s Death Valley, we noticed a significant number of…

Wine Ridge RV Resort & Cottages, Pahrump, Nevada

Food and Drink Travel wine

Review: A Delightful Surprise at Wine Ridge RV Resort & Cottages

Patricia March 19, 2016 camping Nevada Pahrump RVs Symphony Restaurant Wine Ridge RV Resort & Cottages wine tasting Winery

When you find yourself with a deep desire to head to the desert and see wildflowers, the first thing you do is look at…

wildflowers in death valley, California, Desert, Travel

California Travel

Finding Wildflowers in Death Valley

Patricia March 15, 2016 California Death Valley Desert Travel Flowers Road Trips Wildflowers

I was in Monterey when I first heard about the impressive blooming of wildflowers in Death Valley. As you may have guessed from the name,…

Markleeville, California, Mountain, Adventure, Travel

California Population Under 200 Travel

Discover the Hidden Mountain Town of Markleeville, California

Patricia March 11, 2016 Adventure California Markleeville Mountain Travel

Just 30 miles below South Lake Tahoe rests the mountain town of Markleeville, California. Once the home of significant silver mining interests, this Alpine County…

Jalama Beach, California, Road Trip, Beaches, Travel, Food and Drink

California Food and Drink Travel

Exploring California’s Jalama Beach

Patricia February 17, 2016 Beaches cabins California camping Famous Hamburgers Food and Drink Jalama Beach Road Trips Travel

AKA Jalama Beach offers the longest wait for a burger ever (and, yes, it was good). The long Presidents’ Day weekend seemed to take…

Avila Beach, California, Alternative Spring Breaks, Travel, Beaches

California Travel

Five Alternative California Destinations for an Anything-but-Typical Spring Break

Patricia February 11, 2016 Alternative Spring Breaks Avila Beach Balboa Island Beaches Benton Hot Springs California Idyllwild Mountains Tecopa Hot Springs Travel Wellness retreats

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…

Avalon, Catalina island, California, Los Angeles, Casino, Things to do, Travel

California Travel

Exploring the Catalina Casino

Patricia January 28, 2016 Avalon California Casino Catalina island Los Angeles Things to Do Travel

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…

Avalon Grille, Avalon, Catalina, California, Restaurant, Food and Drink, Los Angeles

California Food and Drink Travel

Restaurant Review: Avalon Grille

Patricia January 26, 2016 Avalon Avalon Grille Catalina island Food and Drink Los Angeles Restaurant

Avalon Grille sits in a prime location – on the corner of Crescent and Catalina in Avalon. With two walls entirely of windows, they…

Casual, Restaurants, Food and Drink, Avalon, Catalina Island, California, Los Angeles

California Food and Drink Travel

Restaurant Review: Original Jack’s Country Kitchen

Patricia January 24, 2016 Avalon Breakfast California Casual Catalina island Los Angeles Restaurants

One of our favorite restaurants in Avalon was Original Jack’s Country Kitchen. Casual, inexpensive and cozy, Jack’s welcomed us to the island. The waitstaff was…