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Ventura County's Surfer’s Knoll Beach
Surfer’s Knoll Beach, located directly across the street from Ventura Harbor Village, may not be listed on anyone’s top ten beaches in Southern California. That makes it a perfect destination for those who seek solace for a family-friendly beach outing! It is open from 7 AM to sunset and dogs on leashes are welcome.
Brophy Brothers on the Ventura Harbor
A delicious and relaxing meal overlooking the Ventura Harbor awaits you at Brophy Brothers in Ventura, CA (they also have a restaurant in Santa Barbara). If you have been looking for a casual beach-theme restaurant for a special occasion (or not), you’ll definitely want to consider Brophy Brothers which was founded by the Bennet family in 1986.
The Gardens of the World
The Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks, CA is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It came about as Ed and Lynn Hogan, the founders of Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays (now owned by AAA), sought to build a series of connected gardens that represented cultures from around the world.
Under the Stars at Middle Ranch
Tucked into the hills and horse country of Lake View Terrace, 25 miles north of Los Angeles, lies the hidden beauty of Middle Ranch. The 650-acre ranch is suitable for year-round events such as weddings/receptions and horse boarding/training as well as a unique filming location.
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
Lassens is a full-service grocery store that specializes in natural and organic foods and vitamins. It originated with Hilmar and Oda Lassen who immigrated from Denmark in 1952 with 2 suitcases, a trunk and fifty dollars. Once their youngest children were in school, Oda began to explore opening her own store as she was dissatisfied with other local markets.
The Harry Houdini Estate
When you get an invitation to a wedding being held at the legendary Harry Houdini estate in Los Angeles, you know you are in for a “magical” evening like no other. The spectacular five-acre property, just north of the well-known Sunset Strip in the Hollywood Hills, consists of a myriad of terraced gardens, a rock waterfall, caves and paths which ultimately lead to the refurbished mansion at the top of the estate.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
After being closed for more than a year, the Reagan Library opened again on May 26th! The sprawling 100-acre complex is located in the hills above Simi Valley, CA, west of the northern portion of Los Angeles. There’s free parking in a lot at the top of the hill as well as along the winding road leading there.
Under the Saddlerock Ranch Stars
It’s been years since I attended a wedding at Saddlerock Ranch, a private 1000-acre ranch nestled in the Malibu hills southwest of Los Angeles. It’s large enough to encompass 5 entirely separate wedding venues. Today the lovely couple was married at the Hilltop venue.
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