The 7 Best Restaurants in Pismo Beach, CA
A charming coastal city located in San Luis Obispo County on California’s picturesque Central Coast, Pismo Beach is known for its scenic beauty, relaxed atmosphere,…
By Noreen Kompanik · Aug 21, 2026
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Noreen Kompanik is a Registered Nurse and San Diego-based travel writer and photographer. Over 400 of her published articles have appeared in 38 different digital and print publications. She especially loves writing about family travel, luxury travel, food, wine, coffee, history and travel writing and shares these articles on her travel website What’s In Your Suitcase.
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A charming coastal city located in San Luis Obispo County on California’s picturesque Central Coast, Pismo Beach is known for its scenic beauty, relaxed atmosphere,…
By Noreen Kompanik · Aug 21, 2026
Located on the scenic Monterey Peninsula along California’s Central Coast, Monterey offers a blend of natural beauty, historical…
By Noreen Kompanik · Aug 21
Massachusetts
A scenic region located in the western part of Massachusetts, the Berkshires is known for its natural beauty,…
By Noreen Kompanik · Nov 20
Hawaii
Kailua-Kona, offered referred to simply as Kona, is a charming town located on the west coast of Hawaii’s…
By Noreen Kompanik · Nov 11
Hawaii
Waikoloa is a popular resort area located on Big Island, Hawaii’s Kohala Coast. It’s well known for its…
By Noreen Kompanik · Aug 21
California
Looking for where to find the best breakfast in Temecula? You’ve come to the right place! Most people…
By Noreen Kompanik · Jul 4
California
San Simeon is a small, picturesque community located on California’s central coast along famous Highway 1. The town…
By Noreen Kompanik · Jun 20
Destinations
Have you ever been to North Carolina’s Outer Banks? This 200-mile thin strip of peninsulas and barrier islands…
By Noreen Kompanik · Oct 30
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E Komo Mai (Welcome to Kauai). This is the warm melodious greeting to those coming to Hawaii’s oldest…
By Noreen Kompanik · Oct 18
California
Pounding surf, rocky outcrops, and picturesque headlands. This is the wild and wonderful Mendocino Coast, a destination known…
By Noreen Kompanik · Oct 1
Destinations
Located on a seven-mile-long barrier island that serves as a gateway to Southwest Florida, Fort Myers Beach is…
By Noreen Kompanik · Aug 29
Destinations
The town of Fort Myers on Florida’s resplendent Gulf Coast has a wonderful and fascinating history. As settlers…
By Noreen Kompanik · Aug 24
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Though Park City is well known as a popular winter ski resort town, it’s a great year-round destination…
By Noreen Kompanik · Aug 8
California
Nestled a mile high in the San Bernardino National Forest, Lake Arrowhead is a stunningly beautiful four-seasons destination…
By Noreen Kompanik · Jun 20
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Looking for the best places to eat in Haleiwa, found on Oahu’s iconic North Shore? You have definitely…
By Noreen Kompanik · Jun 9
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Early Native Americans called Santa Fe the “Dancing Ground of the Sun.” Founding frontiersman referred to it as…
By Noreen Kompanik · May 26
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Looking for the best Santa Fe restaurants? You’ve come to the right place! Santa Fe doesn’t just create…
By Noreen Kompanik · May 16
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Looking for the best South Padre Island restaurants? Then you’ve come to the right place! Did you know…
By Noreen Kompanik · Mar 30
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Looking for fun things to do in Vero Beach, FL? You’ve come to the right place! They call…
By Noreen Kompanik · Feb 2
Destinations
An elegant yet laid-back beach town along Florida’s Eastern central coast, Vero Beach is renowned for its magnificent…
By Noreen Kompanik · Feb 2
California
Spanish for “by the sea,” Del Mar is a wonderful place that truly reflects the character and charm…
By Noreen Kompanik · Jan 12
California
In 1955, Walt Disney opened the gates to Disneyland, the magical, whimsical amusement park that lured visitors by…
By Noreen Kompanik · Jan 4
Arizona
Located on the Colorado Plateau of northern Arizona at a 7,000-foot elevation, Flagstaff is a delightful destination. And…
By Noreen Kompanik · Dec 16
California
It’s one of California’s best-kept secrets—but not for long. Located less than 30 minutes from California’s Central Coast,…
By Noreen Kompanik · Nov 19
Colorado
Nestled in the heart of Colorado and below the rocky mountains, Breckenridge is a majestic city with ethereal…
By Noreen Kompanik · Nov 12
California
Located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Paso Robles is an idyllic destination with so many different…
By Noreen Kompanik · Aug 23
California
Who doesn’t love Italian food? And everyone loves North Beach, the “Little Italy” Italian section of San Francisco…
By Noreen Kompanik · Jul 16
Food
Elegant, charming, and enchanting. These are just a few words we often use to describe Charleston, South Carolina.…
By Noreen Kompanik · Jun 28
Caribbean
Adorned with powdery, sun-drenched beaches, one of the world’s most beautiful harbors, and multi-hued bluish crystalline waters, St.…
By Noreen Kompanik · Jun 23
Food
Consistently ranked one of the top island destinations in the U.S., Hilton Head is renowned for its wide,…
By Noreen Kompanik · May 27
California
One of the most charming cities in Southern California, San Juan Capistrano can also take pride in being…
By Noreen Kompanik · May 23
California
Located just fourteen miles from Palm Springs at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Palm Desert in…
By Noreen Kompanik · Mar 29
California
One of Southern California’s best-loved beach towns, charming, quintessential Laguna Beach is magical. And the Laguna Beach restaurants…
By Noreen Kompanik · Feb 9
United States
We call Dana Point Southern California’s sleepy beach town. For years, we’d drive through and see the exit…
By Noreen Kompanik · Dec 30
United States
Coronado Island – the crown jewel of the San Diego waterfront. Located only 15 minutes from downtown San…
By Noreen Kompanik · Oct 1
Hawaii
Oahu, “The Gathering Place,” is Hawaii’s most populated island, home to almost a million people. Sounds crowded, but…
By Noreen Kompanik · Sep 3
United States
We are about to give you some amazing Carlsbad restaurants recommendations, but let’s put the location and the…
By Noreen Kompanik · Aug 27
United States
Surf City, USA. There’s no more fitting name for Huntington Beach, Southern California’s magnificent coastal surf town. Located…
By Noreen Kompanik · Aug 12
United States
Located on California’s stunning Central Coast midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the quaint hamlet of Cambria…
By Noreen Kompanik · Aug 12
Florida
Amelia Island is the northernmost barrier island on Florida’s Atlantic coast. Only 13 miles long and 2 miles…
By Noreen Kompanik · Jun 29
California
Located halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles, Oceanside fits the image of a quintessential California beach town.…
By Noreen Kompanik · Apr 22