It’s no secret that I love dessert. During my recent trip to Palm Springs, I used Yelp to look for the best desserts and found Monster Shake Palm Springs. Monster Shake is right. These Instagram worthy shakes are no joke. Come between meals because these are belly-busting shakes. Stop by after you eat at Eight4Nine Restaurant and …
Looking for things to do in the “City of the Arts” that’s not shopping or food? Check out these six Costa Mesa breweries. In a city of only 15.81 square miles, that’s a brewery every 2 miles! It gets better. All but two of the breweries are within walking distance of each other. Time to …
There are so many great restaurants in downtown Palm Springs like Eight4Nine that fabulous places at the other end of the city like Mr. Lyons Steakhouse can get overlooked. Whether you come for a meal, partake in happy hour, or enjoy cocktails in their secret speakeasy, Seymour’s, a visit to Mr. Lyons is a must. …
I’m an architecture lover. A gorgeous building with strong design features and I’m in heaven. So it’s no surprise that the Monkey Tree Hotel in Palm Springs captivated me. Despite the name, there aren’t any monkeys. The Monkey Tree Hotel is a monkey-free hotel except for the luggage trolley’s wood monkey cutout and the beaded …
With so many restaurants in Palm Springs, it can be hard to decide where to eat. I’ll make it easy for you – have at least one meal at Eight4Nine. Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge features Modern American dishes in a casual chic, whimsical setting in the Uptown Design District. After a long day of shopping, …
Two of the most important things I look for in a hotel when traveling are location and the quality of the bed. The Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa has both in spades. Location and bedding aside, the Avenue of the Arts, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Costa Mesa is a great base for exploring …
The Parker Palm Springs offers an eclectic upscale chic tranquil oasis perfect for any time of the year. The playful midcentury design by Jonathan Adler tantalizes your senses offering a cornucopia of Instagram friendly images. The luxurious decor creates a sense of playfulness and whimsy. You can wander the grounds, indulge in brunch at Norma’s …
You’ll find all the best things to do in Costa Mesa, a suburb of Orange County in Southern California. When you think Orange County, you probably aren’t thinking of Costa Mesa. You picture Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Dana Point. All the beach cities. Because after all, that’s the OC. But you’re missing out. Costa …
Planning a trip to Newport Beach? With so many hotels to choose from, it can be hard to pick the right one. Some cater to those with larger budgets. While others favor campers. But mid-range hotels like the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa tend to get overlooked. Like Goldilocks and the three bears, the …
Vacationing on the California coast doesn’t have to be expensive. With this luxury budget guide to Newport Beach, you can enjoy the best things to do in Newport Beach, California without going broke. I’ve lived in California most of my life but I’ve only been to Newport Beach a couple of times. This part of …
The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is the epitome of the saying, “save the best for last.” A holiday boat parade steeped in tradition celebrates its 110th year. Considered “one of the nation’s top ten holiday happenings” by the New York Times, this is the boat parade you don’t want to miss. Thankfully you won’t …
Is the Star Alliance Business Class Lounge LAX worth visiting? I’ll admit it. Sometimes I get to the airport early. Like several hours early. But only when I’m going to spend a lot of time in the airport lounge. Let me rephrase that… When I’m going to spend hours in a lounge that’s worth hanging …