One Night in Spain at Cafe Sevilla: San Diego, California
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I have never been to Spain (on my bucket list) and Cafe Sevilla gave me a beautiful glimpse of this country.
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Perfect Itinerary for a Girls' Weekend in Oceanside, California
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O'Side is a laid-back beach town with an emerging culinary scene that's perfect for a girl's weekend getaway. To take all the stress out of the planning, I put together the ultimate weekend itinerary.
Read MoreHeavenly Succulent Arrangements at Succulent Cafe
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Succulent Cafe is nestled between two buildings and the space is utilized beautifully. It is the perfect spot to unwind and savor a nice cup of coffee.
Read MoreMy Amazing Beach Hotel Experience in Oceanside, California
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When I arrived at the SpringHill Suites Marriott in Downtown Oceanside, CA, I immediately fell in love when I pulled my car into the entrance and was greeted by a beautiful huge succulent living wall.
Read MoreA Boutique Wine Tasting Tour at Beach House Winery
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Last year I visited Ramona Valley, CA and had an amazing time, so I was thrilled to visit another family owned winery, Beach House Winery. One of the main reasons I love visiting boutique wineries is the laid back vibe, friendly service, and the intimate experience.
Read MoreOceanside Sunset Market is More Than A Farmer's Market
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Every Thursday night Oceanside's Sunset Market gathers local farmers, artists, and chef's from all over the world. It's a wonderful way to spend a Thursday evening with friends and family (this means your fur baby too!) with live entertainment and an amazing selection of gourmet cuisines.
Read MoreYou, Me, and Holy Matcha Green Tea : North Park, San Diego
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Holy Matcha opened its doors this month (March 11, 2017) and I immediately fell in love with the interior design. I simply adore baby pink walls and cute succulent arrangements.
Read MoreThe REAL Farm to Table Culinary Experience in Oceanside, California
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Oceanside is really bursting into the culinary scene and before I stopped by three amazing restaurants that were using local produce, I went straight to the source: Cyclops Farms.
Read MoreA V.I.P. Experience at 101 Proof Speakeasy in Oceanside, California
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An exciting night at this speakeasy comes with "House Rules" that really elevates the experience. There are two rules that I really love about this place: no selfies and dress to impress.
Read MoreBalboa Island x ATHLETA Midi Dress
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I’ve been lucky enough to visit some of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California: Venice Beach, El Matador Beach, Laguna Beach, La Jolla Cove, and this weekend I popped by Balboa Island in Newport Beach, California.
Read MoreKINDRED - A Chic Death Metal Vegan Restaurant in South Park, San Diego
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This was literally the first time I had dined at a 100% vegan establishment. I was in the mood for some meat, but the atmosphere and the selection of fun cocktails got me to stay.
Read MoreCatching the Sunset at La Jolla, California
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La Jolla, California is a gorgeous hilly seaside community located just north of downtown San Diego. We wanted to visit the most photographed beach in Southern California and we also wanted to check out those cute seals and sea lions along the beautiful coast.
Read MoreThe Historic Sofia Hotel in San Diego
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I recently attended the Adobe MAX conference at the San Diego Convention Center (if you're a creative, you need to go!) and since it was a packed event, most of the hotels near the convention center were full. Thankfully, Sofia Hotel had a room available and I'm so glad they did because I really enjoyed my stay here.
Read MoreSpending the Afternoon at Balboa Park in San Diego
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Balboa Park is a gorgeous area with gardens, walking paths, museums, and of course, its world-famous zoo.
Read MoreRancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch | Long Beach, CA
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I've only visited Long Beach a couple of times and it was to meet up with friends for dinner. One day, I went to Long Beach for a shoot and it was at Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch. I had no idea about this location and was surprised at how beautiful and peaceful it was. Surprisingly, it's located adjacent to California State University.
Read MoreThe Mysterious Pirate Tower at Laguna Beach, CA
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Southern California just doesn't want to cool down (it's November and 90 degrees), so I decided to check out the Pirate Tower one afternoon at Victoria Beach. This beach is right next to Laguna Beach, but I was told that it was in a residential area. This meant that it is away from the tourist crowds and sorta private.
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Ending the Summer at Laguna Beach, CA
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There used to be a show on MTV called Laguna Beach and I always wondered what this place was like. I never watched the show (its first episode was in 2004!), but it's popularity definitely got me to notice the name Laguna Beach.
Read MoreVilla Blanca in Beverly Hills
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We wanted to stop by the Villa Blanca Italian restaurant because Crystal is a huge fan of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and one of the stars on the show, Lisa Vanderpump, owns this restaurant. We actually stopped by one of her other restaurants, Sur, a couple of years ago and ran into Mrs. Vanderpump herself!
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