Tag: travel
Hanging Out in Huntington Beach California
Huntington Beach is known as "Surf City,” but it also boasts gourmet restaurants, ocean-front hotels, museums and more. — Photo by...
Watching Whales in the Sea of Cortes
By Greg Aragon
January through April is whale watching season along the California coast and into Baja California. Each winter, thousands of gray whales travel...
Goat Cheese Chile Relleno, Olive Oil and Blue Iguanas in Ojai
By Greg Aragon
One of my favorite places in winter is Ojai, where beautiful landscapes and small town charm mix to form pure relaxation. A...
A Visit to Point Cabrillo Light Station on the Mendocino Coast
By Greg Aragon
Through the morning fog we could see the outline of the 100-year-old light station, standing guard along jagged cliffs above the Pacific...
New Decade and Costa Rica
By Greg Aragon
2020 is not just another turned page on the calendar; it is a whole new decade. And this means a new era...
Exploring Mono Lake
By Greg Aragon
California is replete with natural wonders and Mono Lake holds its own against them all. As one of the oldest lakes in...
Winter Paradise on the Island of Kauai
By Greg Aragon
Winter is here and I thought it would be a great time to look back on my last visit to the beautiful...
Bristlecones, Bakeries and BBQs in Bishop, Calif.
By Greg Aragon
Bishop, Calif. may have a small town feel but because of its location in the Eastern Sierra region, the city is close...
Wellness and Luxury at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
By Greg Aragon
The Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is not only a luxurious resort; it is a world-renown sanctuary and wellness retreat. It is also less than...
Mountains, Movie Stars and Small Town History in Independence, Calif.
By Greg Aragon
While recently charting my course to California’s Eastern Sierra, I spotted a tiny town on the map called Independence. It was located...