Beaches

I wanted to spotlight websites and blogs designed to answer the “What to do in Orange County?” question. Just as each writer and blogger has a different style of presenting …

Do you know why I love Mother’s Day and holidays and vacations? Because I give myself permission to play.  What if you gave yourself permission to play EVERY day? Natural …

We weren’t dressed for the beach or prepared with our sunscreen and hats — but we just had to stop and enjoy a half hour and the beautiful day.  Look …

We went whale watching with Dana Wharf and the bottlenose dolphins were such a treat!  I spent a childhood on boats and am lucky to have a lifetime of spotting …

Malibu Legacy Park is one of my favorite new parks in Southern California. My parents live in Ventura County, so I make the drive between Orange County and Ventura often.  …

I’m a beach baby. A California girl.  And now I have proof (see photo above)!  My parents just scanned a huge stack of our old photos and I’m LOVING all …

[Thanks to Noel for this amazing guest post. She’s as talented with words as she is with her photography.] My son, CJ, grew up crawling around on the sand for …

My first experience with rock stacking art was on the shores of Stanley Park in Vancouver almost 20 years ago now. It’s a most beautiful use of nature.  I didn’t …

The hardest thing about a trip to Calafia Beach is pronouncing it! It’s part of San Clemente State Beach, except you’ll pass the State Beach entrance on your left and …

My mom always says “It’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind.” And I do, often. Just ask my husband. What if changing your mind is more than just a …