Rosarito Beach is a beautiful Mexican beach town on the north end of Baja California, just south of the border with the US. It’s a welcoming spot for US travelers. The hotel was established in 1925 as a hunting and fishing lodge. It has now been under the ownership of the same family since 1929. […]
Tijuana Cultural Center
On a recent trip to Baja California, my first stop after crossing into Mexico at San Ysidro was the Tijuana Cultural Center (Centro Cultural Tijuana or CECUT). This was a perfect way to start my adventures south of the border. The Center is a museum and a whole lot more. There are exhibits, stages for performances and […]
Mini City at Plaza Rio – Tijuana, Mexico
Mini City is a fantastic place for kids to have fun, learn and get tired out. This is constructive play at its best. The attraction is located in Tijuana at the Plaza Rio shopping center. It would be great for them to open up more locations in the US, but for now you can visit […]
Best Western Americana Inn – San Ysidro
Sometimes, the hotels I stay in are a destination in and of themselves and at other times, I just need and safe, clean and comfortable place to sleep. The latter was the case for my recent visit to the Best Western Americana Inn in San Ysidro, which is just a couple miles north of the […]
Paddle Boats at Irvine Regional Park
Irvine Regional Park is a great place to escape the stresses of daily life and enjoy nature with friends and family. Much of Orange County is filled with tract housing and businesses, but this 475 acre park has been set aside for the public to enjoy. I live nearby and have been to the park many […]