Help us Clean the World!

If you don’t throw your soap away when you leave your vacation, you can help clean the world!   As you may or may not know, in 2016 we partnered with Clean the World, an organization committed to gathering and providing basic hygiene necessities for people around the globe...

Easy Romantic Recipes

There are plenty of romantic restaurants to visit when you’re staying at Capistrano SurfSide Inn, but sometimes the most romantic thing you can do is create a homemade meal for your significant other. Luckily, all of our rooms have kitchens and cooking utensils so you can cook, bake, and...

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...

20 Best Travel Gifts of 2015

By Brenda Doyle Wondering what to get your favorite traveler this holiday season? You could always buy a waterproof toiletries bag or universal charger. But for a more personal choice, look no further than our selection of 20 travel gifts grouped by interest. THE SENTIMENTALIST New Family Traditions Share...

9 Best Places to Shop in and around OC

The holidays are coming up, and so is the busiest shopping season of the year. Why not bring your gift list? As one of the most affluent and artistic communities in Southern California, Orange County has something for everyone on your list. Shopping Centers South Coast Plaza Costa Mesa,...

Top 5 Favorite Historical Experiences in Orange County

  Quick historical facts about Orange County: It was originally part of Los Angeles, but the state legislature made it a unique county in 1889 after the discovery of silver in the Santa Ana Mountain led to an influx of new residents. The county was named “Orange” to suggest...

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...

How to Find Cheap Airfare for Your Vacation

Cheap airfare can be elusive. A few weeks ago I found an incredible deal for my upcoming trip to Cabo San Lucas. But by the time I went back to Kayak to book the flight, gas prices had increased considerably and so had the cost of my tickets. It turns...