How Balloons in the Ocean Kill Marine Life
All around the globe, family members, friends, and folks gather together to commemorate loved ones in unique and special ways. These honorary remembrances can include activities such as reunions, BBQ’s, dinner parties, and even hoe-downs, but one festivity has become a popular activity that is resulting in far more than smiles, laughs, and memories. This…
Why It’s Important To Connect With Nature
On our planet today, we are blessed to be surrounded by an incredible ambiance of beauty. From oceans, hillsides, rivers, streams, mountain tops, and vibrant green vistas, we share space with some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes that one could imagine. Although many of these remarkable views are right outside our front door, an alarming…
What It’s Like to Touch Gray Whales
When it comes to interacting with animals, one may recall the last time they pet a fluffy feline or ruffled the ears of a genial dog, but what if petting a mammal included not only a four-legged pal but a giant and friendly gray whale? In the San Ignacio Lagoon (Laguna San Ignacio), located in…
Does Whale Watching Harm Whales?
In 1950, a large group of curious land-living folk stood near the Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, California, as they peered across the deep blue to catch sight of the barnacle speckled gray whales that were migrating through the area. A handful of years later in 1955, the first water-based whale watching expeditions took…
How to Whale Watch Like a Pro
So you’re itching to throw on your sailor hat and trek out into the deep blue for a dose of some magnificent whale watching? Whale, that’s the best idea we’ve heard all day! For an adventure so grand, one so wise would never want to be caught ill-prepared for such an outing. Here at Captain…
Whale Watching Hawaii Vacation
Considering A Whale Watching Vacation To Hawaii? Keep in mind that Dana Point, in sunny Southern California, offers more dolphins and whales! Whale Watching Hawaii – What to Consider Hoping to get your aloha on while glamming up a fresh flower lei as you take a peek at a pod of dolphins? Maybe you’ve always…
Why Do Experiences Make the Best Christmas Gifts?
It’s that time of the year again! The time of year where you sport your favorite Santa sweater, the pair of tight toed booties you’ve been storing at the back of your closet, and that childlike grin you’ve been saving since your birthday. As the days inch closer to the most wonderful time of the…
Gratitude: 16 Things To Be Thankful For
Update 12-November-2020 Our original post was written in 2018, long before ‘coronavirus’ became part of our daily conversations. At that time, we never could have guessed how truly thankful for toilet paper we would be two years later! LOL! Who knew that the spring of 2020 would not only bring tulips, sunshine, and rain showers,…
The 4th of July Holiday Guide
From fireworks to fairs: 10 amazing ways to experience Independence Day fun for everyone on July 4th in Orange County, CA. (Updated for 2022) There’s so many local options to choose from this 4th of July, which to do? While some families might opt for the backyard BBQ rather than jostle with crowds, everyone agrees…
Father’s Day Gift Guide
10 affordable Southern California experiences to share with Dad! Whether you’re planning ahead or need a last minute Father’s Day gift idea, we’ve got you covered thoughtful, fun gifts for Father’s Day. So for the man who snuck you that extra scoop of ice cream, told far too many Dad Jokes and always managed…