Where to go and what you need to know for the full Half Moon Bay pumpkin patch experience in 2021 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patches 2021 When asked about things to do in Half Moon Bay, people who don’t know Half Moon Bay very well think of one thing: pumpkins. Pumpkins, pumpkin patches, and the ... Read More about Best Pumpkin Patch Experience in Half Moon Bay ..read more

Update 2021 – 2022: The Mavericks Surf Competition, in Half Moon Bay, CA, has gone through some big changes lately. And we’re not just talking about big waves. The changes include when and how the Mavericks surf competition takes place, the competition’s new name, and who (besides surfers) is eligible for award money. Mavericks Surf ... Read More about Mavericks Surf Competition: HMB What Where When ..read more

Savvy Tips for visiting San Francisco Musuem of Modern Art for Less If you’re wondering if you can get cheaper or even free tickets to a museum as modern and classy as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, why yes you can. And we’re happy to tell you how. In fact there are several ... Read More about SFMOMA Free Days & Discount Tickets ..read more

Why you need to go to Lands End San Francisco A favorite day trip for locals and visitors alike in San Francisco is a visit to Lands End. You’ll find so many things to do at Land’s End SF, whether you’re a local or not. This is one of my favorite San Francisco day trips, ... Read More about A Scenic Hike at Lands End San Francisco ..read more

How to get Disneyland Discount Tickets Update August 2021: Check out our new 2021 – 2022 Disneyland Deals roundup with new California Resident deal, any day tickets for anyone, and lots of new packaged deals for multi-day Disneyland California visits, all from trusted, Disneyland authorized ticket sources. A trip to Disneyland California is always fun ... Read More about Disneyland California Savvy Tips & Deals ..read more

Suddenly it’s summer and we’re feeling gloomy with all this fog surrounding our side of the San Francisco Bay. So we looked for a savvy way to handle the May gray, June gloom, and July no sky — and found it in a drive north to Sonoma’s Lavender fields. We just wanted a day to relax, ... Read More about Sonoma Lavender Fields to Beat June Gloom ..read more

On our trip back to California from our travels in Oregon, we took a lazy drive through the 32-mile stretch of old-growth redwood forest known as Avenue of the Giants. Avenue of the Giants, aka State Route 254, is the savvy scenic alternative to California Highway 101 in Northern California. These giants have thrived on ... Read More about Avenue of the Giants: Magical Redwood Forest Drive ..read more

More people are working from home these days. That lowers your environmenetal impact just by not having to drive to work. Avoiding Los Angeles or San Francisco traffic gets you bonus points. And not needing dry cleaning is an environmental plus. You may also be avoiding common workplace toxins. But can your home office be hazardous ... Read More about Healthy Home Office Makeover ..read more

Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, in Northern California’s wine country, set the stage for the dreamiest destination weddings. If that’s your dream location, here are our best personal recommendations. First, you’ll want to choose a wine country wedding venue that suits your personal style and budget. Second, well in advance you’ll need to find and ... Read More about Plan your Wine Country Wedding in Napa or Sonoma ..read more

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Discount Tickets & Tips Did you know that the San Diego Zoo also owns a Safari Park? In Escondido, 35 miles north of downtown San Diego in the San Pasqual Valley, you’ll find a vast wildlife sanctuary with 3,500 animals from 400 different species. San Diego Zoo Safari Park also has a beautiful botanical ... Read More about Wild Times at San Diego Zoo Safari Park ..read more