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Explore San Juan Capistrano: A Charming SoCal Getaway
San Juan Capistrano is one of Southern California’s most charming historic towns — a place where heritage streets, blooming gardens, and relaxed coastal vibes come together in a way that feels like hitting the slow-down button. There are so many cute things to do in San Juan Capistrano that are unique to this coastal town. Whether you’re a history buff, foodie, tea lover, or just someone who enjoys a picturesque stroll, it’s a place everyone can find something to enjoy. As I’ve mentioned before, I spent a week every summer of my childhood at our timeshare in San Clemente, which isn’t very far from San Juan Capistrano. We’d visit San…
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Top 6 Family Activities in Balboa Island
As a child, one of my favorite family summer outings was when my family would take a drive to Balboa Island in Newport Beach. We owned a timeshare in San Clemente, so this was a day trip we would do every year during the summer. And it was one of my favorite things to do in San Clemente. If you are planning a visit, these are my absolute favorite Balboa Island things to do. Balboa Island is located right in the heart of Orange County, but somehow has the charm of a sleepy beach town in a more remote location (although the parking definitely feels more Orange County-like). It’s a…
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San Clemente Inn California: A Family Resort
I have gone to San Clemente pretty much every summer over my life. When I was growing up, we only took a couple vacations a year. We’d go beach camping every summer, desert camping every winter, and we’d spend a week at the San Clemente Inn California, where my grandparents owned a timeshare. Eventually my parents bought a timeshare there as well, as did my sister and then my aunt and uncle. So now we have a large group of family who continues this tradition year after year. Should We Stay at the San Clemente Inn California? Whether you are visiting San Clemente for a youth sports tournament, or you’re…
