
#753: Camp In Santa Barbara
My photographer friend Diana and I decided to go camping last weekend in Santa Barbara. Little did we know how windy, muddy and cold it would be. Yet despite our lack of sleep, our adventures made up for it.
My photographer friend Diana and I decided to go camping last weekend in Santa Barbara. Little did we know how windy, muddy and cold it would be. Yet despite our lack of sleep, our adventures made up for it.
After Jackie and Will’s pomegranate wedding came to a bittersweet end, two fellow wedding friends told me they only had one day left in Southern California. With 24 hours left at our disposal, I played host.
Best wedding I’ve ever been a part of. My two life-long friends said “I Do” on a pomegranate farm, inside that tree. No wifi, only friends, all weekend long, UH-mazing.
Do you know where one of the best spots is to watch a San Diego sunset? It’s a tough call–there’s so many in this city–but I know one. It’s on top of Torrey Pines State Reserve in San Diego, CA.
I surfed, I dogged, and I conquered. That day the tide was low and my Surfline app reported good surf weather. So with my brick of a Costco 8″ board, I trekked to San Diego’s original “Dog Beach.”
And just when I thought I’d seen it all, life surprised me. Tonight, on a warm summer night in June, Austin’s bat colony decided to take flight in their annual migration from this bridge, where 1.5 million bats flew from in under 3 hours. YIKES!
When your little bro turns 27 and you realize you’re not getting any younger, measures need to be taken. Luckily, we knew a guy with a sweet view to the Denver skyline to throw Kevin an epic 27th.
Laguna Beach wasn’t all beaches, billionaires and babes. Somewhere in the back of a hole-in-the-wall dive bar called The Marine Room, I found a funky, blue grass band and a man who defied the “Cali” norm.
I’m always on par for challenging my inner taco snob and today I came face to face with my match, the Slapfish Taco. These noshes hail from a tiny dive, so don’t blink because you might just miss them.
Think I found my new mission in life: Try every single taco joint on the West Coast and decide, once and for all, which taco looks, smells and ultimately TASTES the best. Well today, that mission was accomplished.
San Diego has been waiting for the Liberty Public Market to open for a while but his lucky duck moved here just in time for its Grand Opening. Today I came, I saw, and well, I half conquered what my belly could hold.
After attending today’s Ocean Beach San Diego Writer’s Group, I learned the ultimate “can’t-judge-a-book-by-its-cover” lesson: Everyone has an interesting story to tell, but not everyone is a good storyteller.
My photographer friend Diana and I decided to go camping last weekend in Santa Barbara. Little did we know how windy, muddy and cold it would be. Yet despite our lack of sleep, our adventures made up for it.
After Jackie and Will’s pomegranate wedding came to a bittersweet end, two fellow wedding friends told me they only had one day left in Southern California. With 24 hours left at our disposal, I played host.
Best wedding I’ve ever been a part of. My two life-long friends said “I Do” on a pomegranate farm, inside that tree. No wifi, only friends, all weekend long, UH-mazing.
Do you know where one of the best spots is to watch a San Diego sunset? It’s a tough call–there’s so many in this city–but I know one. It’s on top of Torrey Pines State Reserve in San Diego, CA.
I surfed, I dogged, and I conquered. That day the tide was low and my Surfline app reported good surf weather. So with my brick of a Costco 8″ board, I trekked to San Diego’s original “Dog Beach.”
And just when I thought I’d seen it all, life surprised me. Tonight, on a warm summer night in June, Austin’s bat colony decided to take flight in their annual migration from this bridge, where 1.5 million bats flew from in under 3 hours. YIKES!
When your little bro turns 27 and you realize you’re not getting any younger, measures need to be taken. Luckily, we knew a guy with a sweet view to the Denver skyline to throw Kevin an epic 27th.
Laguna Beach wasn’t all beaches, billionaires and babes. Somewhere in the back of a hole-in-the-wall dive bar called The Marine Room, I found a funky, blue grass band and a man who defied the “Cali” norm.
I’m always on par for challenging my inner taco snob and today I came face to face with my match, the Slapfish Taco. These noshes hail from a tiny dive, so don’t blink because you might just miss them.
Think I found my new mission in life: Try every single taco joint on the West Coast and decide, once and for all, which taco looks, smells and ultimately TASTES the best. Well today, that mission was accomplished.
San Diego has been waiting for the Liberty Public Market to open for a while but his lucky duck moved here just in time for its Grand Opening. Today I came, I saw, and well, I half conquered what my belly could hold.
After attending today’s Ocean Beach San Diego Writer’s Group, I learned the ultimate “can’t-judge-a-book-by-its-cover” lesson: Everyone has an interesting story to tell, but not everyone is a good storyteller.
DO I WANT TO VOTE?! let’s just say, Frank–my ardent, democratic roommate–and I were so excited to vote we named our apartment internet Wi-Fi name accordingly. “Trump Your Own Horn.”
The Pirates of the Caribbean might be stopping by later. Because here, at Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco the rum is NEVER GONE. The Goonies… no One-Eyed-Willie… no Jack Sparrow would have been proud.
Perfect Sunday Funday: Dining al fresco, cozying up with a
It really is true. Great bands become great by starting
I don’t get enough attention. EVER. Play with me. Please!
Ya know those friends you don’t see for a while,
She was just as divine as I imagined. And her
Aunt Mollie and Uncle Ray were in town last week
Aunt Mollie will always be the funny, happy-go-lucky, wicked awesome
When I say we explored San Diego’s Cabrillo National Monument,
Officially named “The Last Bookstore” this quaint Downtown LA bookstore might
It’s America’s most popular roadtrip for a reason. Many a
*Tear* We said our last goodbyes to Dennis tonight. He was leaving
When you can’t have the famous apple pie from Julian,
Pro-tip: If your family’s in town and you’re hungry for
Why visit the YMCA? It’s cheaper with a no-hidden-fees style
Easy on the eyes like a Saturday brunch at Union
I don’t really go to Church. I pray when I
Never mind the pickle, what IS that creature? It’s the
Friend Megan and I finally caught up after weeks of
No panicking at this coffee shop. With open-air seating and carefree ambiance
When you remember that one amazing turkey sandwich in that
The closest thing to living my National Geographic dream was
I’ve always thought about working for a flower company. So
Give me all of the toppings. Now. Please and thank
These succulents are brave little guys, but I think they
Filing your taxes when you’re freelancer slash contractor is a PAIN IN
Found a new reason to stick around San Diego today:
Friend, Dennis and I were just looking for a simple, local San
There’s a sweet side to Newport Beach, California that you
Arguably one of the best farmer’s market in the U.S.
An amusement park in itself, Hollywood Boulevard is a spectacle of
Hey, Hollywood! What’s your dream?
After leaving the LACMA earlier this morning in Los Angeles,
Two reasons to come to The Mustard Seed Cafe: 1) You
Bad news, guys. There actually is no lake in Silver Lake;
If you know a bartender here at this bar, you’ll
Ahhhh… the best nights are often times the unplanned, spontaneous
A king side bed, a beautiful bathroom, a view to
Of ALL the celebrity-loved, world-class-inspired, 5-star award-winning restaurants and cuisines
From almond soy lattes to pupusieras to homemade flax granola
Another landmark checked off the bucket list today: Los Angeles’
The little Mamacita in me ALWAYS wants deliciously spicy, pepper-infused Mexican
Hidden gem in Venice Beach, CA. I never knew these
What makes any Monday a little better? A breath of fresh
Nice hike! Glorious beauty! Hang gliders overhead! Oh… and some
Being Easter Sunday, my favorite holiday, I wanted to spend
A TOAST!!!…. To delicious, mouth-watering California wines, in general. To
Yep, I’m a little obsessed with Mazdas. I had a
Ahh, that holy trinity of meals that I can’t ever
What’s the best gift to give Mom on Mother’s Day?
The U.S. has several spots where you can be in
What’s better than watching a San Diego sunset? Watching a San
Bucket list item complete: I traversed the rocky plain of
Livin’ on the edge. Literally.
Look what Mom and I found right outside our Airbnb
Any San Diego local will nonchalantly tell you there is more
With its gorgeous bluffs and shimmering waters, one would think
Though expensive, the trip was worth every penny of my $90
Ahh bring me that horizon!
Living by the Pacific Ocean, it’s only natural for this
Holy shipwreck, what IS that thing?? A pirate tower? Yep, it
Eat your heart out, stair master. Today I got double
Virgin America. Best airline ever. If not for its excellent
The BIG day we’ve all been waiting for is finally
Charleston, SC: the perfect place for a deep fried, delicious, family-centric,
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The Golden State holds just about any challenge you could
I’ve lived in Cali for over 2 years now. You can
Pumpkin carving, in all its guts, glam and glory. This
Mouth still watering. Belly still wanting more pickles, salsa and
Living in San Francisco means… Never leaving the house with
I’ve had many a farmers market weekends. So many I
Take a seat at any table in California and almost without exception
Today was on par with a Man vs. Food episode. My chef
A former co-worker at Restoration Hardware (hi, Shante!) turned me onto Sol
If you’re craving brunch during the week; want oversized muffins,
One trail. Two very different views. My view last year
There are dates (the kind you laugh about over cocktails)