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The LAB Anti-Mall

Are you craving a unique shopping experience? The LAB Anti-Mall is anything but your average, everyday shopping mall and you are not going to want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience. The LAB stands for “Little American Business” and is the backbone to this anti-mall concept. This open-air...

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...

5 Summer Vacation Packing Tips

  Summer is practically here, which means it’s time for vacation! Packing for a trip can often mean tossing whatever you happen to think of into a suitcase at the last minute, which can lead to overpacking all the wrong things. From beach bags to packing cubes, check out...

3 Taco Spots to Try in OC

Let’s face it—we don’t need excuses like Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday to indulge in this SoCal staple. Check out some of the best taco spots in Orange County! Tacos with a Twist Place: Hapa J’s Location: San Clemente Try tacos with a Hawaiian flare at Hapa J’s like...

Travel Trivia: Test Your Knowledge of our Resort Locations

With our family of resorts spanning from the shores of Kauai to the slopes of Park City, see how much you know about our unique locations! What city is home to the country’s largest rotating tramway?   Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway transports riders from the dry...

(Save) The Bee’s Knees!

Did you know that bees are a vital part of our environment? Those striped little buzzers are responsible for plant pollination, which in turn provides all of us with food. Unfortunately, bee populations have been dwindling for years. While we may not miss getting stung by them, we still...

How to Plan the Perfect Vacation

Your Ideal Vacation Guide So you’ve picked a destination and booked the accommodations, now comes the fun part of deciding what you’ll do once you’re on vacation. While planning your trip, pinpointing your vacation style will help you choose which activities will most likely appeal to you. If you’re...

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...

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...

Leave Your Worries At the Door

Here at Capistrano SurfSide Inn, your safety remains our top priority. From Associate health screenings to stringent unit and property sanitization throughout the day, we continue to take every precaution to ensure you and your family vacation well. Our ongoing arrival procedures include placing dishwasher seals, linen seals, and...