Over the summer, while my daughter was away at sleepaway camp, my husband and I treated ourselves to a staycation in Marina del Rey. Roughly 25 miles (one-way) from our house in the Valley, Marina del Rey Hotel felt like it was in another world – with cool breezes from the water and beautiful views from our balcony. Our hotel room was spacious for us with two queen beds, a bathroom with a roomy closet, a side chair, a small desk and a … [Read more...]
PLANTA Cocina in Marina Del Rey {Foodie Review}
As the name implies, PLANTA Cocina is a 100% plant-based restaurant. When my husband and I visited the Marina del Rey restaurant, we were amazed by the food, service and décor! The restaurant overlooks the water in Marina del Rey and is decorated beautifully. I’ve eaten at vegan restaurants before in the past, but my husband wasn’t sure what to expect. After studying the menu, I asked our waiter several questions regarding … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi {Foodie Review}
Last month, after we spent the afternoon at Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park, we checked into our hotel and then made our way to Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi for dinner. My family loves Japanese food, although this was our first time at a restaurant that served its food on a rotating conveyor belt! We weren’t sure what to expect, but I have to say that the sushi was fresh, delicious and the rotating sushi/conveyor belt concept was quite … [Read more...]
Meet July, Owner and Cake Artist of Manila Cakery
Like most people, I love pretty cakes. The intricate baking and artwork that goes into making a cake amazes me. Whenever I watch those baking shows on the Food Network, I’m always reminded that baking is a science, more so than cooking, because the wrong amount of an ingredient or if the temperature is not exact for the oven, then your cake could be a disaster. So when I saw the Manila Cakery photos on Instagram, I was so intrigued. Not only are … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Shopping Guide: Products for Any Age and Stage
Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my back-to-school shopping guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. Parents and students alike are excited (or dreading) back-to-school. Having fun, new items to take to school, read, eat or drink can help take the sting out of it. Even if your child has already started school, it’s not too late to purchase or order these products because they can be used year-round. For the … [Read more...]
Cormorant Boutique Hotel in La Jolla
Cormorant Boutique Hotel is a modern hotel located in the heart of La Jolla Village. The hotel sits on the same site as the former La Jolla Inn. After the property changed ownership, it underwent extensive renovations, and in May 2022 the Cormorant Boutique Hotel opened its doors. The Cormorant has 26 guest rooms, most with balconies and ocean views. We were lucky to stay in two of them (more on that later). Upon check-in, your car … [Read more...]
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