Hornblower Cruises and Events maintains a fleet of seven vessels based in San Diego that offer harbor tours, dinner cruises, weddings, office parties, private yacht charters and more…but the reason I traveled to san Diego … Continued
Everyone’s heard of Palm Springs, but many people do not realize that the destination is actually nine distinctive Coachella Valley desert communities including Cathedral City, Indio, La Quinta, and Rancho Mirage. I’ve been to the town of Palm Springs … Continued
Come along and join winemaker, Tom Greenough at the historic Saucelito Canyon Winery in Edna Valley on the outskirts of San Luis Obispo California. Tom’s parents’ Nancy and Bill purchased the historic winery in the mid 1970s and painstakingly … Continued
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary opened in 1934 and when it closed its cell doors for the last time in 1963 more than fifteen hundred prisoners had served time on the Rock. Throughout the prison’s 29-year history there was an average of one … Continued
One of California’s first incorporated cities is Benicia, situated on the waterfront of the Carquinez Strait at the mouth of the Sacramento Delta region. It‘s less than 35 miles northeast of San Francisco, but this historic small town is … Continued
César Ritz honed his art-and-craft long before assuming his reputation as the world’s premier hotelier. Ritz established his credo while working at the Grand Hotel National in Lucerne, Switzerland back in the 1870s. He wrote, “See all without looking, hear … Continued
Come along and join NPR.ORG Podcast host, Tom Wilmer at the Ballard Canyon, Larner Vineyards in Santa Ynez Valley. Wilmer visits with Solvang Garagiste Festival co-founders, Stewart McLennan and Doug Minnick, and artisan winemaker, Michael Larner. The trio share their … Continued
The legendary Palace Hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef, Renee Cade and her enchanting Gingerbread House– I find the holiday season in San Francisco to be an exceptionally festive time, notably along Market Street with its effusive shoppers, clanging cable cars, … Continued
The natural beauty and unparalleled serenity of Pacifica, California has attracted travelers to this coastal gem for more than 100 years. Located just 15 minutes south of San Francisco, Pacifica feels worlds away but is convenient to some of … Continued
Discover activities and dining recommendation in and around the Union Square area of San Francisco with Jason Beckham, Director of Sales & Marketing at the Parc55 Wyndham. Beckham provides a local’s perspective on things to do for free or on … Continued