What started as an unassuming restaurant in the middle of an Oxnard industrial park, has quickly turned into our new favorite hidden gem. Kanaloa Seafood, with locations in both Oxnard and Santa Barbara, is easy on both your environmental conscience and your wallet — while being some of the best seafood we’ve ever tasted. Too good to… Continue reading
As soon as we drove up to The Goodland Hotel located in beautiful Goleta, just miles north of downtown Santa Barbara, we were instantly obsessed. And I mean, instantly. Everything from the font used on their signage, the dreamy airstream trailers and green grass lawn out front, the eclectic decor and vibrant colors all throughout, the laid-back… Continue reading
::: originally published August 28, 2015 ::: Okay, so, it was one of those Fridays when you just need a serious end-of-week decompression, so Brett and I set out for some ocean views and seafood. As I was sitting in Friday PCH traffic ::blegh:: I started searching for a new spot with coastal views and a… Continue reading
True story: when I first heard that Greens Up! was coming to my area, I screamed… at. work. (not my finest moment) When Brett + I lived in Santa Monica, our apartment was spitting distance from this place on Montana Ave — and we took advantage of its close proximity weekly. This fast-casual joint that… Continue reading
It’s Easter weekend and one of our favorite things to do this weekend {besides church and Easter egg hunts of course!} is brunch. I mean who doesn’t love a good brunch? Waypoint Cafe at the Camarillo Airport is one of our faves- especially now because of all the kiddos! If you haven’t been yet, read… Continue reading
The Old Place is a tiny cabin tucked away in the canyon, which gives it that extra special, quiet mountain charm. You would never guess you were 20 miles from LA! Located off of Kanan and Mulholland, The Old Place is nestled in between Troutdale and Cornell Winery (which I’d say is pretty convenient). As soon as you pull… Continue reading
We fell in love with Mendocino Farms in the Westlake Plaza the first time we went there…and it’s still one of our fave lunch spots in the 805. So if you haven’t been there yet {seriously how have you not!?} then read on to find out 6 reasons why Mendocino Farms is our favorite go-to lunch spot… Continue reading
Alright everyone — put on your game face. It’s almost the weekend! What are you going to do with these precious two days? Make it count! Rounding up our Five Friday Faves, with a few ideas to get your weekend rolling. Have fun out there! ::: ::: ::: :::… Continue reading
I recently went to Malibu Farm again {thanks to this gorgeous summer-like weather we are having right now!} and fell in love again– and so did Reese! I mean the food, the ocean views, the adorable decor, and now they have expanded and added a full restaurant and bar as well as as Espresso Bar… Continue reading
There’s really nothing better than a cute little coffee shop that serves delicious lattes, invites you to sit in a comfy over-sized chair, and use their free wifi… until you discover they also serve wine. So now you’re only dilemma is what to order. Coffee. No, wine. No… coffee {I mean, it’s only 11 AM so I guess… Continue reading