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Winter Getaways: Explore Southern California’s Best Retreats

Palm Springs, Malibu, and San Diego When blustery winter descends on most of the country, with frosty mornings and bundled up afternoons, Southern California offers a sunnier script. With nearly nonstop sunshine and fewer crowds than summer, an off-season winter vacay offers better value and a slower pace. Choose your own adventure and plan a sunshiny SoCal escape. Read the full article on JohnnyJet.com and … Continue reading Winter Getaways: Explore Southern California’s Best Retreats

Melissa CurtinJanuary 27, 2026Leave a comment

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10 Unique Southern California Road Trip Stops

This article was first published in print in SoCal Life Magazine, June 2022 A southern California road trip is the perfect escape because road trips are often more than the destinations. Hop in the car, hit the open road, and holler the lyrics to California Dreamin’. Satiate your curiosity with a stop at one of these Golden State wonders on your next automotive adventure. Santa … Continue reading 10 Unique Southern California Road Trip Stops

Melissa CurtinAugust 9, 2022Leave a comment

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Southern California Gardens are medicine to the soul

Sometimes you need to get away from it all and find some peace. Escape to one of these Southern California gardens to find solace. Read our latest article in print in Southern California Life Magazine in full here: Find your Zen in One of These Southern California Gardens (Spring 2022). Wildfires, the pandemic lingering, nonstop traffic…the overall state of the world can feel anxiety-producing. Take … Continue reading Southern California Gardens are medicine to the soul

Melissa CurtinApril 11, 2022Leave a comment

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16 Quirky Attractions in Southern California

Source: Pexels Fancy doing something fun, strange or downright quirky in Southern California? Here are 16 unique attractions. Belmont Park Source: Belmont Park Just off Mission Beach, is San Diego’s only beachfront family amusement park. Thrill on the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, The Overdrive Bumper Cars, and the Vertical Plunge. Entry and parking are both free – just pay as you ride! Harper’s Topiary … Continue reading 16 Quirky Attractions in Southern California