This article was updated May 2026 Never heard of Phil’s? Neither had I. Even though it’s been featured on the BBC , the Food Network, and countless other places. If…
California’s Monterey Peninsula has been referred to as the Circle of Enchantment and Fulfillment. Once you’ve seen it, you’ll understand why. It’s an area of rocky shorelines, steep cliffs,…
Imagine you’ve walked into someone’s living room, with very hip western decor – bohemia meets California ranch style. Warm wood accents, local flowers, and graphic designs add an artistic element.…
The Queen Mary. Once the fastest, most glamorous, and certainly the most popular ship on the sea, has become even more beloved and well known since moving to Long Beach,…
In July, I was in Santa Barbara for Fiesta and some wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley. I’d been to several wineries in the Valley on previous trips,…