Welcome to my blog. Follow along as we explore alI there is to see and do in SoCal including travel, events, food and all things autism friendly.
Have a long weekend and not sure where to go? Carmel by the Sea is a great option just a few hours from Los Angeles County north on the 101. Here's a few ideas as to what to do either on a couples retreat or with the family. Oh and since they are celebrating their Centennial Birthday, there are even more events planned to enjoy.
If you are looking for a reason to go to knott's this summer I have several for you. We visited the park recently to experience all the changes completed just in time for the 75th Anniversary of Ghost Town. So what's new? Read all about it and plan your visit now before the jig is up on some of the limited time fun.
Bowers Kidseum has a whimsical and educational exhibit running now through August 28th that you won't want to miss. Once Upon a Time...Exploring the World of Fairy Tales takes you on a journey into some of the most well known and beloved fairy tales from around the world.
Laguna Hills just welcomed Stefano's Golden Baked Hams' second location to the OC and if you have yet to try this family owned eatery yet, I'd say "What are you waiting for"? We were invited to try out some of their most popular menu items, showed up hungry, left beyond satisfied!
So with autism, social play with peers can be rough. The Micro kickboard is a game changer and best of all safe and fun.
Ready or not summer is here. I was offered a Cool Cabanas to review and since we are always running from the beach to the desert, I was happy to oblige. Check out all the features below and see if it's something for you.
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Mummies of the World portrays a vast collection of real mummies and artifacts from across the globe. This captivating collection is displayed with respect and aims to educate while inspiring wonder. The exhibit includes mummies dating back as far as 4,500 years.
An brand new attraction is coming to Buena Park where the once Movieland Wax Museum was located. The butterfly Pavilion just had it's ceremonial ground breaking yesterday and will be home to butterflies, a hummingbird sanctuary and much more.
The Fifth Rooftop Lounge and Bar in Anaheim is almost complete and I couldn't be more thrilled to share the latest updates with you! If you are a So Cal native or planning a visit and enjoy the almost perfect year round weather we have, you will appreciate this amazing space set to open this June.
PACIFIC ISLANDER TICKET GIVEAWAY: June 4-5, 2016 win a Family 4-pack to the Aquarium of the Pacific and experience dance, music, cuisine, and cultural artifacts of the Pacific Islands. Printable discounts available to adults for the weekend below too.
Looking for a quick getaway filled with fun, amazing food and to be pampered at every turn? Look no further than a quick 2 hour flight to Cabo San Lucas where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific. We try to visit once a year and it's always a fun and relaxing time.
We had another full day of adventure, roaming the roads around the Ruta De Vino aka Valle De Guadalupe in Baja last weekend. We revisited a couple favorites as well as checked into a few new spots. With over 100 wineries now and counting it's hard to keep up, but are going to have a blast trying! Planning a visit this summer, here are a few of our recommendations.
Grilling season is upon us. I received this great pack of Mangalista in the mail just in time for the Mother's Day weekend. Check out the Pork Burgers and Beer Brats we indulged on and learn why this breed of pig is so coveted and coined the Kobe Beef of Pork.
Love sopes but don't like all the steps in making them? They are simpler than you think with the help of a few items from Del Real foods. We normally serve Barbacoa along with a side of rice but this time I wanted to change it up. I made these super tasty sopes with the Barbacoa and a few fresh toppings, and boy were they a hit!
Looking for a place to have your special needs child's birthday? I have a special place in my heart for these locations as they have all aided my child in her growth and tolerance for the larger "parks". I'm sharing my top 3 places to visit that A. won't break the bank and B. will be perfect for your special needs guests as well as their "nuro" typical peers.
Circus Vargas Returns to Southern California with performances in Ontario, Burbank, Ventura, Santa Ana & Irvine. Enter to win tickets to the opening night at your choice of location!
The all new Arroyo Adventure at Kidspace is now open. We were invite to attend the grand opening of this beautiful new addition and we were very impressed. Have you ever taken your kids to Kidspace? Well this was our first time checking it out and I must say I really enjoyed exploring the place with my girl!
