Solvang's famous Round Tower (Rundetaarn) shines bright behind The Solvang Bakery, and the highly photographable Alisal windmill. Photo courtesy of SolvangUSA. Tucked away in the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley, about 30 miles north of Santa Barbara, is the charming village of Solvang, founded by Danish immigrants early in the 20th century. It is known for…
The Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside, California The city of Riverside, California, nestles along the Santa Ana River. A large metro area, Riverside is situated 50 miles south of Los Angeles in the area known as the Inland Empire. Founded in the 1870s, this vibrant community is a destination for arts…
Ice skating in San Diego? "Skating by the Sea" ice rink at The Del! Few people think of San Diego as a winter holiday destination. But, for me, there is no place more magical during the holidays than San Diego's Coronado Island. Coronado sits directly across San Diego Bay from Downtown San Diego. As my…
Story and Photos by Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority Avalon Harbor at Catalina Island Catalina Island is a picture perfect island paradise and a world apart from the hustle and bustle of Southern California—just 22 miles off the coast—where you’re transported to a Mediterranean-style island experience. From the moment you arrive, your island life begins…
Vineyards in Santa Ynez First Cluster – Photo by Karen Steinwachs Bud Break In wine speak, the cycle of life for the vine begins in the spring. The vineyard starts to come to life as bud break approaches after laying barren and dormant during the winter. It is a new beginning and a new vintage…
Ringing in the New Year by breaking trail on snowshoes For 360 degrees it was a winter wonderland. It was like being in the middle of the Sierra with mountains as far as the eye could see. What a glorious way to welcome in the New Year; a snowshoe just outside of the Lake Tahoe Basin…
Opening night reception of the Academy Museum on The Dolby Family Terrace atop the glass Sphere Building Discover everything you ever wanted to know about films here! After years in the making, the Academy of Motion Pictures has achieved the longtime dream of the movie industry of completing a 300,000 square-foot Museum Complex. While Los Angeles is already popular with tourism, this museum undoubtedly is destined to become a world-renowned tourist destination! An architectural masterpiece, it was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning…
“I Madonnari” is a Festival of Art that Brings People Together.
This year’s high rainfall and the natural fertilizer caused by the wildfires are causing a “Super Bloom” that is visible from space. Super blooms only happen once a decade on average in California.
Exploring Palm Springs During Modernimsm Week
