Travel

The South Bay is our home but we love seeing the rest of the world too! Check out these stories from our trips around the US, foreign countries, and of course, our neck of the woods right here in Southern California.

By Michael • August 8th, 2011

Three short films – titled “Move”, “Learn”, and “Eat” – were recently released by Australian filmmaker Rick Mereki.  Each 60 second movie captures themes from an epic tour completed by Mereki and two of his friends:  In six weeks, the trio visited eleven countries.

Join me for a trip to the market!  In this article, I describe a recent visit to one of my favorite places for farm-fresh produce and so much more: the Torrance Farmers Market.

For the past 24 years, JazzReggae Fest has been bringing some of the biggest names in music to the Intramural Field on the campus of UCLA.  This year marks the 25th production of this two day music festival taking place on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day Weekend.  Read on to find out more about who’ll be on stage and the vendors that will be serving in the international food court.

Looking for a Spring Break destination that’s close to home but feels like its far, far away?  Check out this deal for lodging and transportation to Catalina Island.

The Catalina Island Conservancy is offering a different view of Catalina by combining volunteerism with tourism.  The result is an unforgettable experience on one of Southern California’s most accessible and beautiful islands.

You may have been to Hollywood many times and feel like you know it inside and out.  If you’re ready for a fresh look — with some tasty food along the way — considering taking Hollywood one site and one bite at a time.

Check out the events from day two during my four day weekend in Redondo Beach.  On this day, I took a ride on The Strand, toured the snazzy Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, then finished with dinner and dancing at Baleen.

Back in June I was invited by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau to spend a weekend touring Redondo Beach.  My mission:  to get an inside look at some of the attractions and settings that make Redondo Beach an A-list destination for locals and visitors from everywhere.

In this report, Annalise takes a look back at the San Diego Spirits Festival.  She shares her thoughts on vodka, scotch, and even a liqueur made from coca leaves!