California has two deserts, the Mojave and the Colorado. Both of these regions offer many interesting places to explore. From the hottest place in the United States, Death Valley to the cool swimming pools and golf courses of Palm Springs you will never run out of things to do. When you visit, always travel lightly. … Read more
California Gold Country Day Trip Nestled between the High Sierra and the Central Valley you will find California’s Gold Country. The ten counties that make up this region of the state offer rustic towns that began as small mining camps. Today these same towns are a perfect place to discover the Golden States colorful past. … Read more
7 Best Sacramento Burgers How do you pick one favorite burger gem in a city full of diamonds? I can’t mention the classic (award-winning) burger at Pangaea without giving a shout out to the OG Formoli’s Whiskey Burger. The b&b burger at bacon & butter is always a favorite, but the Juicy Lucy at Golden … Read more
In order to provide our children with the best possible experiences, we frequently become involved in a variety of kid-centered activities. Sacramento favorites like Fairytale Town and Funderland are big hits with my kids, but there are times when I’d rather do something with them than for them. That’s when we went to the museums, … Read more
Land Park is the center of kid-friendly activity in Sacramento. It’s a great place to while away a Sunday afternoon – whether you ride a rollercoaster, immerse yourself in a fairytale, have a picnic, or even catch a pony ride. But the centerpiece of Land Park would have to be the Sacramento Zoo. It’s one … Read more
Put on your aviators, because we’re going to the Aerospace Museum of California (McClellan Aviation Museum) this month! The museum, located in McClellan Business Park, provides an excellent opportunity to interact with and learn about aviation history, guided by some of the most knowledgeable volunteers we have encountered. We started our tour outside, where there … Read more
Dating can get expensive, but it doesn’t have to be when you live in a city committed to expanding the arts, building culture and focusing on quality, local food. Just signed up on Match.com? Or maybe you’re looking for fresh ideas for time well spent with your other half. Either way, here’s ten dates on … Read more
5 Best Sacramento Patio Dining Spots Indian summers. Delta breezes. We have many reasons – and many seasons – to seek out the patio life in Sacramento. There is a luxury and a freedom that comes with dining al fresco. You can laugh louder, hear one another, feel the sun (or the shade) and engage in … Read more
19 Best Sacramento Happy Hour Specials One of the first lessons your parents taught you was that a few drinks a week keeps you feeling your best. We couldn’t stand by and watch you live a life devoid of plentiful Happy Hour recommendations, so we set out on a mission to find the best Happy … Read more
Santa Barbara Attractions for the Family It’s not hard to convince someone to visit Santa Barbara. Known as the American Riviera and only an hour and half north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, revered for its vacation-inspired atmosphere, beautiful beaches and countless sun-filled activities, sells itself. Blissfully bereft of traffic jams, honking horns and tall … Read more