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Things to do in San Clemente

From walks along the pier to boutique shopping and exploring the arts and cultures at Casa Romantica, San Clemente offers an endless amount of activities and attractions for you and your family to enjoy. Here are a list of things to do while visiting the beautiful coast of San...

Festival of Whales

Grab your binoculars and sunscreen! Each year Dana Point hosts The Festival of Whales in honor of the magnificent sea creatures that frequent our waters. Gray Whales make their way past Orange County during their annual 10,000 mile migration starting in November through March. Gather your whale-loving pod and...

4 Things to do in OC This Fall

Although it may feel like summer in Orange County, fall is officially here! Southern California may not have the typical fall ambiance people are looking for, but it is one of our favorite seasons here – less crowded beaches, brisk mornings and warm afternoons, and plenty of fun-filled fall...

Best OC Surf Spots for every Level or Just to Watch

Everybody’s Gone Surfin’! Orange County has some of the best surf spots anywhere in California. With 42 miles of coastline, there are plenty of beaches to choose from. We compiled a list of the best surf spots in OC for every skill level…or just to watch! Trestle Beach Trestle...

Tips For Taking Your Own Family Fall Photos While on Vacation

It might be hard to believe, but fall is right around the corner, and now is the time when people start thinking about their holiday photos. Whether you’re in the vineyards of Napa or on the beaches of Carlsbad, fall is the ideal season for taking family pictures—the weather...

Day Trip: Channel Islands National Park

Located off California’s central coast, Channel Islands National Park spans across five islands rich with pristine views and wildlife. Great for those who want to escape civilization for a day and be surrounded by nature, it’s highly recommended to visit at least once in your lifetime. Each island offers...

5 Summer Road Trip Tips

As the weather warms up and the restlessness stirs, the open road calls us back once again. Perhaps you associate the road trips of your youth with hours spent cramped in the backseat with your siblings asking, “Are we there yet”? However you happen to recall these childhood rites...

Surprise! Happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is this weekend, and we celebrated by surprising 80-year-old Julie with a vacation! Julie is an amazing mother and grandmother, and her daughter Janet jumped at the chance to enter her mom in a Mother’s Day story contest through GPX, our management company’s timeshare exchange network. The...

Day Trip to Laguna Beach’s Summer Art Festivals

Located just a half hour north of Dana Point, Laguna Beach’s bustling art scene and adorable downtown provide the perfect excuse to drive up the coast. Visit before the end of August to participate in three art festivals: the Festival of Arts with its acclaimed Pageant of the Masters,...

The Grown-Up Kid’s Guide to SoCal Theme Parks

Capistrano SurfSide Inn truly has a special place in Southern California’s heart.  Conveniently located between Los Angeles and San Diego, our resort is the perfect “home base” for all of your SoCal adventures, especially if include theme park fun. Spend the day riding world class roller coasters and making...