Visiting San Jose, California? Consider a stay at Hotel Valencia Santana Row. Often referred to as the birthplace of Silicon Valley, the cultural and technological hub of San Jose is the largest city in Northern California. Recently, I had the chance to get away for a girls’ weekend with three dear mom friends to the…
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Food Guide: What to Eat at Disneyland’s Pixar Pier
From grab-and-go snacks to a lovely dinner overlooking the pier, you’ll find lots of variety in this Food Guide for What to Eat at Disneyland’s Pixar Pier. Food Guide: What to Eat at Disneyland’s Pixar Pier Along with almost guaranteed fun, it’s a sure bet that you won’t go hungry visiting Disneyland, either. Disneyland’s Pixar…
Disneyland’s Pixar Pier
The new Disneyland’s Pixar Pier brings your Pixar characters to life as you walk down a whimsical pier full of family-friendly adventure! Disney fans, this post is for you! Immediately after my trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico, I jetted over to Los Angeles, California for Disneland’s Pixar Pier opening. Missed my Albuquerque, New Mexico Travel…
Where to Stay in Fort Bragg, California: Noyo Harbor Inn
The Noyo Harbor Inn in Fort Bragg, California is a charming hotel and restaurant with stunning views of the harbor and river. After a fabulous time wine tasting and eating all the things in Anderson Valley, California, my husband and I drove up the windy and picturesque north coast to Fort Bragg. After an amazing…
Northern California Coastal Bliss: Fort Bragg, California
If you’re traveling to Northern California, be sure to make a stop at Fort Bragg. This is a charming small coastal town along the Mendocino Coast with picturesque bluffs and outdoor adventures. My husband and I had an AMAZING time visiting the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County, California. We had a wonderful time visiting with…
Pennyroyal Farm: A Beautiful, Impressive Creamery, Vineyard, and Farmstead in Northern California
A trifecta of fun – creamery, vineyard, farmstead – Pennyroyal Farm is a must-visit stop when traveling to Mendocino County, California. If your idea of heaven is a place that has cute farm animals, housemade silky cheese, Pinot Noir wine, and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, then you need to get yourself…
Wine Travel: Where to Go in Anderson Valley Wine Country
California’s Anderson Valley is known for its luscious Pinot Noir, but there is more to this serene wine country than meets the eye. My normal GO-GO-GO, anxiety-paced breath slows down almost immediately as I drive north, away from the Santa Rosa airport. The scenery quickly changes from wide open highway to narrow, windy country roads,…
Where to Eat in Mendocino County, California: The Bewildered Pig restaurant
Serving beautifully plated dishes made with fresh local ingredients in a cozy, warm setting, The Bewildered Pig is the top Urban Bliss Life Pick for Where to Eat in Mendocino County, California. “This is it?” I asked as we made a quick left turn off of the highway and almost immediately into a parking spot…
Where to Stay in Mendocino County, California: The Madrones
Visiting Mendocino County, California? The Madrones is a lovely sanctuary where you can rest peaceful between your California wine tasting and outdoor adventures! One of the things I love about traveling is the variety of accommodations available these days. Whether you choose to stay at a large, corporate, full service hotel, a private Airbnb room,…
Travel Bliss: Mendocino County, California
With a stunning scenic coastline, majestic Redwood forests, vibrant vineyards and welcoming small towns, Mendocino County, California is a peaceful oasis for travelers seeking a wide range of California adventures. From towering Redwood forests to panoramic vineyard views to stunning coastal cliffs, with busy working farms and bustling main streets in-between, Mendocino County, California is…
WINE BLISS: Hanna Winery & Vineyard – A California Wine Pairing Dinner Event
Here’s a taste of what Sonoma County wine country has to offer… through the eyes of the Hanna Winery California Wine Pairing Dinner in Portland, Oregon. Sonoma, California is full of rolling vineyard hills and deep valleys, vastly different temperatures and soils, producing incredibly diverse wines. In the heart of Sonoma wine country are distinctly different…
Travel + Food Bliss: Catelli’s in Sonoma County, California
Looking for great food in Sonoma County wine country? Stop by Catelli’s for hearty, classic Italian fare and exclusive local wines. Wine tasting isn’t complete without an excellent meal to help your body absorb some of that luscious vino, am I right? While picnic food is fine and dandy for a day visiting one or…
Wine Bliss: Rodney Strong Vineyard Sweepstakes
Love wine, fine dining, and luxury accommodations? Then you’d love the prizes that three lucky grand prize winners will get in the Rodney Strong Vineyards Master Blender Sweepstakes! I was invited for a sneak peek at the winners’ experience, and am so excited to share it here with you! Sonoma County Wine Country Oh, Sonoma…
Travel Bliss: Vintners Inn
The Vintners Inn is a romantic, four-diamond luxury hotel filled with quiet charm and serenity. It’s the ideal getaway for a special Sonoma wine country weekend. Sonoma County, California is a fabulous place for a wine weekend getaway. I’ve loved my travels to Sonoma and Healdsburg, and recently enjoyed a stay at an idyllic resting spot…
Wine Travel Bliss: Sonoma California Wine Country: Jordan Estate Winery
Welcome to the Urban Bliss Life Travel to Sonoma County Wine Country Guide! I have so loved sharing my recent travels to Sonoma with all of you, and I hope my experiences will inspire you to experience Sonoma Wine Country in the near future. When you are planning your trip, be sure to check each…
[Travel + Wine Bliss] Sonoma County, California Wine Country: Inman Family Wines
In Part 1 of this Travel Bliss series, I shared transportation, lodging, and general visitor tips. Part 2 featured some of the area’s top restaurants in Where to Eat in Sonoma County. Part 3 kicked off our 3-vineyard tour with a stop at Lynmar Estate. When you are visiting wine country, no matter where you are in the…
[Travel Bliss] Sonoma County, California Wine Country: Lynmar Estate
A Sonoma County, California travel guide wouldn’t be complete without wine tasting. In Part 1 of this Travel Bliss series, I shared transportation, lodging, and general visitor tips. Part 2 featured some of the area’s top restaurants in Where to Eat in Sonoma County. Now in Part 3, we begin our 3-vineyard tour with a…
Wine Travel Bliss: Where to Eat in Sonoma, California Wine Country Travel Guide
Welcome to Part Two of the Urban Bliss Life Travel Guide to Sonoma County, California! Be sure to read Part One: Travel, Hotel, and General Info on Visiting Sonoma County, California. Where to Eat in Sonoma County, California While visiting Sonoma County, California, wine tasting is definitely at the top of the vacation agenda, and…
[Travel Bliss] Sonoma, California Wine Country Travel Guide, Part 1: Transportation, Hotel, City Info
Ahh… California wine country. As an Oregonian since age 2, I feel like a bit of a traitor writing an entire series about Sonoma County wine country. But hey, it’s February: the month of LOVE, right? I like to think that we’ve come to the point in wine’s evolution where Oregon wines and California wines play nicely together, support one another, and live along this gorgeous and diverse West Coast in peaceful harmony.
After all, one of Oregon’s best Syrahs actually contains grapes from California.
So in the spirit of LOVE and wine industry harmony, I am excited to share a four-part series on California Wine Country: Sonoma County.
It all began with a celebration…
[Travel Bliss] Kids Free San Diego
Sunshine, sand, and seafood. San Diego is a busy beach town with an fun, relaxing atmosphere. With more than 70 miles of beaches and some of the country’s top family-friendly attractions in one spot, this is a fabulous city for family vacations.
And, October is the perfect month for families to visit San Diego. Throughout this month, more than 100 restaurants, hotels, attractions, services, and tours are offering free meals, admission, gift packs, and more as part of the Kids Free San Diego month. What a great opportunity to experience the wonder of San Diego with your whole family, for less!