Catalina Island is one of California’s Channel Islands, and lies southwest of Los Angeles. It is about an hour from Long Beach via the Catalina Express ferry and it’s the perfect little getaway from the city. My husband and I spent a night in the beautiful island and it was the most fun we had together since our 6-month stay in California. The island has two sides – Avalon and Two Harbors. Avalon is the more touristy side of the…
My husband and I have been wanting to go to San Francisco and since we lived in Southern California for 6 months, we finally had the chance to visit back in March of this year. We did a road trip from Orange County to the north taking the Pacific Coast Highway. The view in PCH route is so breath-taking. But it’s also a little scary to drive since it’s going uphill and the road has a lot of crazy turns….
I’ve only seen people post of this place on instagram and I never thought I’d be able to visit this folk art masterpiece. Salvation Mountain is Leonard Knight’s tribute to God and his gift to the world with its simple yet powerful message: God is Love. Located in the middle of the desert near Slab City and east of the Salton Sea. This place is a great spot to check out when visiting Palm Springs, as it is only about…
Since I’ve been living in California for a few months now, I made a bucket list of places I want to visit before my husband and I move back to the East Coast. I’ve ticked off most of the places on my list and one of them is this charming town called Ojai (pronounced O’hi), the Valley of the Moon. About a 2 hours drive northwest of LA, Ojai is set in a valley in the Topatopa Mountains. It’s far…
Solvang is the sweetest little Danish village in Santa Ynez Valley, about 2 and a half hours north of Los Angeles. Windmills, flowers, tree-lined streets, darling boutiques and wine tasting galore. What’s not to love? Dex and I decided to spend a beautiful sunny day walking around the village. It’s the perfect escape for even a day trip. Keep scrolling for all the sights! We had brunch at Succulent Cafe, in downtown area of Solvang. It was the cutest place…
