Museum of Making Music renovations hit the right notes
In April, the Carlsbad museum held a grand reopening to showcase its extensive renovations....
Hit the Road
Celebrating Orange County, past and present
There's more to our neighbor to the north than Disneyland....
Traveling to the heart of daytime darkness
The total solar eclipse has come and gone, but I’d like to linger on the experience a bit longer. ...
Color at Flower Fields ‘will knock your socks off’
The time to see the splendor of the Flower Fields in Carlsbad is now....
Book takes readers on journey of offbeat American landmarks
A book chronicles places that might have remained forever insignificant except for what happened there....
Big Bear: A change of seasons in a couple of hours
The winter snow, spring wildflowers, cool summers and fall colors draw enthusiasts who love skiing, hiking, biking, boating and kayaking....
‘Hold Fast’: Birch exhibit explores kelp amid changing climate
Artists and scientists present a new way to think about the large brown algae we often call seaweed. ...
Lodge a perfect gateway to the Torrey Pines State Reserve
Thanks to philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, this little strip of pristine coast remains unspoiled....
No car, no problem in San Luis Obispo
We’ve got three days, no car and lots to see in San Luis Obispo....
On the Surfliner, a meandering and memorable trip to SLO
A couple of extra leisurely hours on the train is a more-than-fair trade for avoiding the traffic of L.A....
Moon Base gives kids a taste of lunar living
The family-friendly, interactive exhibit at San Diego's Air & Space Museum is designed for kids — but adults are sure to learn a thing or...
Travel mistakes, cruise tips, tidepools and killer whales!
I took my first airplane flight at age 4. (Let’s just say it was sometime in the last millennium.) My parents and three siblings (later...
Photo culling unearths a few gems worth recalling
My laptop’s hard drive has finally reached critical mass, mostly because of the thousands of photos that live there....
A museum-quality resort in Paso Robles wine country
Even if you’re not an oenophile, this Central Coast countryside and the Allegretto are reasons to visit....
Holiday gift ideas for travelers
The season officially has arrived and if there are travelers on your gift list, here are some ideas....