Vacations
Legoland Water Park Now Open
Well, Legoland California has done it again. The newest addition to the park, a 5 1/2 acre water park made especially for children, opened May 28, just in time for summer. The park boasts a 45 foot tower sprouting four enormous water slides and much more. Float down the Build-a-Raft lazy river after you have…
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Weekend Getaway: Santa Barbara
If you are looking for a place to get away that is close to home and requires no trips to the airport, Santa Barbara is one of my favorite destinations. Only about a three hour drive from most parts of San Diego county and with some beautiful vistas along the way, it will be a…
Read MoreCoastal North County Golf Course Review
Golf is a BIG sport, in case you haven’t noticed. It is a $7 billion industry, with 25 million golfers alone in the U.S. If you are a golfer or are thinking about taking up the game, you couldn’t find a better place then coastal North San Diego. The area offers some of the best…
Read MoreWhat’s New in Carlsbad?
There are a lot of new and exciting things planned for Carlsbad in the coming year. Here is a sample of those that are currently in the planning stages or are new projects. Legoland Expansion: As if the recently added Sea Life Aquarium was not enough, Legoland is planning the addition of a 250 room…
Read MoreFun Things to do Off the Beaten Path in Carlsbad
Everyone who lives in or has visited Carlsbad, CA knows that it is famous for several things—the beautiful beaches, Legoland, the Flower Fields and the charming Village. But did you know that there are some other places to visit that are wonderful and often overlooked. If you are planning a visit, or even if you…
Read MoreThe Best “Staycation” Ever!
“Staycations” seem to have been popular this summer, and my family was no exception. I wanted to share what a WONDERFUL time we had right here in our own neck of the woods. It was like being in Hawaii, without the plane flight and dinners that cost as much as a week’s worth of groceries.…
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