One of the perks of living in Los Angeles is the abundance of nearby weekend getaways. Whether you prefer the beach or the slopes, the suggestions below provide weekend vacation options for everyone. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Hop on a plane at LAX, and in just under three hours, you can find yourself enjoying a ...
It is a beautiful, clear, sunny day, sitting in the window at the Landing Bar and Grill. Nearly all of them are here on Santa Catalina Island during the summer. This moderately sized island off the coast of Southern California is an ideal destination for an escape from the smog and noise of Los Angeles. ...
Whether you live in Los Angeles or are just visiting, Catalina island offers a great opportunity for a weekend getaway. Catalina island boasts only a couple small communities, 42,000 acres of pristine wilderness and average temperatures in the low 70s for much of the year. In short, Catalina island is just about the most perfect ...
26 miles off of the coast of Los Angeles is an island called Catalina. Catalina used to be owned by the gum tycoon, Wrigley. However, he sold 86% of Catalina to conservationists, who have since preserved the island as much as they possibly can. Since this was a shore excursion from our Carnival Cruise, Dionne ...
Located just 75 miles northwest of Los Angeles and beautifully nestled among the Topa Topa Mountains is a lovely little village town by the name of Ojai (it is pronounced “O-hi.”) Set in a lush coastal valley overflowing with regional fruit, and hillsides covered with avocado trees, this quaint little town is set in a ...
The year around resort Catalina Island has a great wedding package that can accommodate any budget. Catalina Island is 26 miles off the coast of California. It is an ideal combination of sanctuary for wildlife and surf and sand. If you have ever dreamed of being on your own island with a love one, Catalina ...
As a student of and lover of jazz music, it has become a regular hobby of mine to make the circuit of many of the spots to see live jazz here in the City of Angels. I tend to shy away from places like the Disney Center, as I feel live jazz music should be ...
