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La Canada, CA · I'm a food and travel journalist & blogger on Dine and Travel. Other articles are featured in the Beverly Press, LuxeBeat Magazine, InTravel Magazine & NBY.

Jill Weinlein

Isla Verde in Puerto Rico

Isla Verde in Puerto Rico

Favorite Chefs in LA

Favorite Chefs in LA / Here are a few of my favorite chefs and their restaurants. Read about their restaurants at http://dineandtravel.wordpress.com/

Desserts / Here are some of the prettiest desserts in the world.

Good Books / Read my Blog - http://bestsellerbeauties.wordpress.com/

Mexico / Read my review of various resorts in Mexico. Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita and Cancun

Maui / Read about the Wailea area on my blog http://familydiningandtravel.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/wonderful-wailea-maui/

RCCL Allure of the Seas

RCCL Allure of the Seas

Catalina Island

Catalina Island / 21 miles across the sea from San Pedro is a charming Mediterranean seaside city - Avalon. It's one mile wide and one mile long. Easy to explore in one or two days.

Lake Arrowhead / Just 60 minutes from Los Angeles. The days are clear and nights crisp offering views of millions of stars. Summer is ideal, yet the winter sometimes offer beautiful white snow.

Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn

St. Regis Punta Mita

St. Regis Punta Mita

Favorite Mexican Restaurants

Favorite Mexican Restaurants

San Francisco / Read what is free to see and do in San Francisco on my blog - http://familydiningandtravel.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/10-free-activities-in-san-francisco/

LA Street Food Fest - July 21, 2012

LA Street Food Fest - July 21, 2012

Kauai / Read my review of Kawaii - http://cruisewithjill.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=88&action=edit

Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica

Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica / Executive Chef Keith Roberts prepares dishes that satsifies all of your senses.

Poipu Beach Grand Hyatt

Poipu Beach Grand Hyatt

Crystal Cove and Cottages

Crystal Cove and Cottages / We finally stayed two nights at two of the Crystal Cove Cottages. #18 is next to the check-in cottage and is a ADA cottage with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Love the single bed in the enclosed sun room. #19A is on the beach. 2 bedrooms/1 bath and a Murphy bed.

La Canada Thursday Club

La Canada Thursday Club

Hotel del Coronado

Hotel del Coronado / Read a review by clicking on these links - http://24hoursin.wordpress.com/2013/01/25/24-hours-on-coronado-island/ - and -
http://cruisewithjill.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/the-port-of-san-diego-during-the-holidays/

The Four Seasons Biltmore Santa Barbara

The Four Seasons Biltmore Santa Barbara / Read about what to see and do in Santa Barbara by clicking on this link - http://24hoursin.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/santa-barbara-the-american-riviera/

Washington D.C.

Washington D.C.

Savannah, GA / A city with many squares is fun to visit. Read about it by clicking on this link - http://cruisewithjill.wordpress.com/

Epcot at Disneyworld

Epcot at Disneyworld / When visiting Epcot, don't miss out on seeing Disney's Animal Kingdom. Read my blog - http://24hoursin.wordpress.com/2013/01/22/24-hours-in-the-disney-animal-kingdom/

The Standard Downtown

The Standard Downtown

The Strand House in Manhattan Beach

The Strand House in Manhattan Beach

Aulani Disney Reaort

Aulani Disney Reaort

The Children's Place

The Children's Place / Spring 2013 is filled with wonderful jewel colors. Read why I love shopping at The Children's Place http://socalmomma.wordpress.com/2013/03/03/spring-into-the-childrens-place/

Yamashiro in Los Angeles

Yamashiro in Los Angeles

Chefs at Montage Resorts & Spa

Chefs at Montage Resorts & Spa / Each Montage Resort and Spa has an exceptional Chef creating their memorable meals. From celebrity chef Scott Conant, Alessandro Stratta, Shawn Armstrong and Craig Strong of Studio at Montage Laguna Beach.

Palm Springs / Snow birds from Canada and WA fly down to escape the cold weather during the winter. Palm Springs appeals to everyone with it's dramatic natural beauty, top restaurants and vacation destination resorts.

Disneyland's California Adventure

Disneyland's California Adventure / When Disneyland is too crowded walk over to California Adventure for a different type of Disney fun.

Disneyland in Anaheim

Disneyland in Anaheim / The Happiest Place on Earth

Universal Studios

Universal Studios

Sunsets / When I look at these glorious sunsets, I relax and enjoy the beauty in life.

Easter Goodies / Last night at Bottega Louie we found out where the Easter Bunny gets his special goodies for good boys and girls.

Spring Flowers / California is full of color in Spring

Hermosa Beach / One of the multitude of beach playgrounds in California.

Laguna Beach / One of Southern California's most popular beach destinations

Redondo Beach / A So Cal beach

El Encanto in Santa Barbara

El Encanto in Santa Barbara / Newly Renovated resort

Christmas at Disneyland & California Adventure

Christmas at Disneyland & California Adventure / During the holidays, the parks are decorated with festive lights, ornaments and holiday cheer

Palm Springs Restaurant Week

Palm Springs Restaurant Week / The annual Restaurant Week begins on May 31 - June 16, 2013. Take advantage of the special deals on dining, accommodations and attractions around Palm Springs www.palmspringsrestaurantweek.com

Korean Dining / Love the fresh flavors of Asian cuisine. Learn about my favorites.

Mostar / Bosnia

Ston in Croatia

Ston in Croatia / "the Great Wall of Croatia"

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Trstenik / Croatia

Munich / A great city

Princess Aloha ship

Princess Aloha ship / Great cruise around the Croatian Islands

65th Primetime Emmy Awards

65th Primetime Emmy Awards / Preview for the Sept. event

LEGOLAND / Carlsbad, CA

LEGOLAND Hotel / Carlsbad, CA

Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse

Disney Cruise Lines

Disney Cruise Lines

Beaches Resort Turks and Caicos

Beaches Resort Turks and Caicos

Griffith Park Observatory

Griffith Park Observatory / A gem to see in Los Angeles

Disneyland - Halloween

Disneyland - Halloween / The Happiest Place on Earth gets a little scarier during Halloween in a whimsical and fun way.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Mickey and Minnie Mouse / These iconic characters can be found everywhere

Jack o'lanterns at Disneyland

Jack o'lanterns at Disneyland / Disneyland Park staff members carve and decorate pumpkins to decorate the park

Tropical Islands

Tropical Islands

Houses - One of a Kind

Houses - One of a Kind / In California we have an eclectic array of architecture. Check out my board.

Cars / The cars on my board make you say "WOW" when you walk by.

Halloween Pumpkins

Halloween Pumpkins / Here are some great pumpkins at Avila Valley Barn Farm

Halloween Decor

Halloween Decor / I found all of these at The Springs in Rancho Mirage, CA

Gardens in Southern California

Gardens in Southern California / Descanso Gardens offers year round beauty. Descanso members get free admission to the summer evening programs, discounts at the Gift Shop and Cafe Descanso with fare prepared by the Patina Group.

Latte Art / Latte art is a talent that few baristas have mastered. It's a method pouring steamed milk into a shot of espresso and creating a pattern or design on the surface. A artistic barista embellishes the hot drink by simply "drawing" the top layer of foam. Here are some of my favorites

Hearts / Hearts can be found all over

California Adventure in the Rain

California Adventure in the Rain / Disneyland and California Adventure

Food with character

Food with character / Unique to the eye or taste buds

Christmas Decorating

Christmas Decorating / Decorations found in Disneyland

Christmas Goodies

Christmas Goodies / Holiday Food

Los Angeles Foodie

Los Angeles Foodie / As a restaurant reviewer, I write a weekly column about my culinary experience at some of Los Angeles' top restaurants. Take a peek at my board to be inspired.

Beverly Hills Dining

Beverly Hills Dining / One of the most glamourous cities "90210", it has been home to actors, dignataries and celebrities. The city has world class shopping along Rodeo Drive and award-winning restaurants

New Orleans / Also known as Crescent City, The Big Easy, or Hollywood South due to a large number of television shows and films that are being shot. it's definitely one of the most interesting cities in the United States.
It's world-famous for its distinctive cuisine. Try the local Creole, haute Creole, and New Orleans French cuisines.
New Orleans has three active streetcar lines. The city's streetcars were featured in the Tennessee Williams play, A Streetcar Named Desire.

New Orleans Restaurants

New Orleans Restaurants / Some of the best chefs in the United States have opened a restaurant or two in New Orleans. It's world-famous for its food. Walk in the French Quarter to experience local Creole, haute Creole, and New Orleans French cuisine. Magazine Street has it's share too. Sprinkled throughout the city are some real culinary gems.

Mardi Gras World in New Orleans

Mardi Gras World in New Orleans / This place builds Mardi Gras floats and figures all year long. A fun stop to see while in New Orleans - 1380 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-777-3294
info@mardigrasworld.com

Getty Center in Los Angeles

Getty Center in Los Angeles / Located in Brentwood, California the Getty Center opened to the public on December 16, 1997. It's well known for its views, architecture, gardens, and priceless art pieces. The Center sits atop a hill connected to a visitors' parking garage at the bottom of the hill by a three-car, cable-pulled hovertrain funicular. Parking is $15 per car, however admission to the Center is Free.

California Sunsets

California Sunsets / Santa Barbara Sunset

Cancun / This vacation destination is located in southeastern Mexico on the southeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. Aqua marine colored water with powder white sand beaches offer beautiful sunsets and moon rises.

Pastrami Sandwich

Pastrami Sandwich

Plan Check Restaurant - Los Angeles

Plan Check Restaurant - Los Angeles / Entrepreneur Terry Heller and the talented Chef Ernesto Uchimura have two Plan Check Kitchen and Bars in Los Angeles. One in Culver City and the other in the Fairfax District.

Academy Awards Oscars Governors Ball

Academy Awards Oscars Governors Ball

Descanso Gardens

Descanso Gardens

Bahia Resort in San Diego

Bahia Resort in San Diego / Hotel on Mission Bay

SeaWorld San Diego 50th Anniversary

SeaWorld San Diego 50th Anniversary / 50 years on the Mission Bay

Yountville / California Wine Country

Kollar Chocolates in Yountville

Kollar Chocolates in Yountville / Artisan Chocolatier Chris Kollar and Naomi Pasztor create some of the best chocolate in the world. Chef Chris loves to show visitors how his chocolate is made in his open glass kitchen.

Jessup Cellars in Yountville

Jessup Cellars in Yountville / Located on the charming one street town of Yountville, Jessup Cellers blends art with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel wines. Some of the local talented artists that display their art include Cynthia Carey.

The French Laundry Garden

The French Laundry Garden / Two acres of vegetables, flowers and herbs that are harvested daily and presented to the chefs at the award winning French Laundry restaurant in Yountville, CA. The garden is across the street from the restaurant.

Carnival Imagination

Carnival Imagination / This 13 deck cruise ship holds 2050 passengers. The entertainment is better than many Las Vegas reviews. Dine when you want as you enjoy the new American Table menu. The ship sails to Catalina Island and Ensenada.

Newport Coast / Between Newport Beach, CA and Laguna Beach, CA. Three resorts - Crystal Cove, Pelican Cove and Marriott Newport Coast Villas

Family Fun Outings

Family Fun Outings / Here are some of my favorite weekend outings with my children.

Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach / A upscale beach destination with some great surfing, dining, roller blading, biking and volleyball.

California Beaches

California Beaches / The West Coast beaches in California offer golden sand, pelicans soaring overhead and spectacular sunsets.

Grand Central Market in Downtown LA since 1917.

Grand Central Market in Downtown LA since 1917. / A great place to eat, shop and people watch in Los Angeles

The Church Key / Great dining on Sunset Blvd. along the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles

Yosemite / Mountains and meadows, waterfalls and streams, Yosemite has the highest waterfall in North America.

Afternoon Tea / These spots offer wonderful Afternoon Tea service

Santa Barbara / The American Riviera 2 hours north of Las Angeles

Japan / Our 10 day journey around Japan

Geisha in Japan

Geisha in Japan

West Hollywood / A destination in Los Angeles that offers great dining, entertainment, shopping and star sightings.

626 Night Market

626 Night Market / Fun Asian food and Entertainment festival at Santa Anita Park

Body Art / Decorate

Disneyland's Halloween Festivities

Disneyland's Halloween Festivities / Celebrate Fall and Halloween at Disneyland

Bora Bora / South Pacific

Halloween appetizers

Halloween appetizers / Food with character

The Rise Of The Jack O'Lanterns

The Rise Of The Jack O'Lanterns / Over 5,000 professionally carved pumpkins at Descanso Gardens until Nov. 2

Yorkshire pudding

Yorkshire pudding / Comfort food

Pizzas / A balanced meal

Terrine / Kris Morningstar's new restaurant in Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles

2015 Rose Parade

2015 Rose Parade / Every New Year's Day a beautiful organic ingredients parade

Ronald Reagan Library

Ronald Reagan Library / Located in Simi Valley

Los Angeles / A melting pot of people, culture, food and architecture

Wolfgang Puck 2015 Oscar Cuisine

Wolfgang Puck 2015 Oscar Cuisine / Dishes served at the 2015 Academy Awards Governor's Ball

William Shatner

William Shatner / Legendary actor, singer, writer, producer, director, spokesman and comedian

Rancho Pescadero near Todos Santos

Rancho Pescadero near Todos Santos / Located along the Pacific Ocean is as an Outrageous Ocean front Oasis

Costa Rica / Volcanos, beaches and wildlife

Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

Terranea Resort

Terranea Resort / Ocean View Resort in Palos Verdes

Exploring Shanghai

Vegan Restaurants and Cuisine

Vegan Restaurants and Cuisine / Where to find Vegan dishes in Los Angeles

The Americana on Brand in Glendale

King Tut exhibition

King Tut exhibition

Silver Lake Dining

Silver Lake Dining

Westin Mission Hills

Westin Mission Hills

Santa Monica Dining

Santa Monica Dining

Knott’s Berry Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm

More ideas from Jill

Free Trolley Rides in West Hollywood

Free Trolley Rides in West Hollywood

With so many vegan and vegetarian restaurants opening in the area, the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills...

With so many vegan and vegetarian restaurants opening in the area, the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills...

Mai Tais in pretty pineapple glasses with edible flowers as garnish.

Mai Tais in pretty pineapple glasses with edible flowers as garnish.

Mai Tai’s on tap.

Mai Tai’s on tap.

Actress and Winemaker Drew Barrymore

Actress and Winemaker Drew Barrymore

Actress and Winemaker Drew Barrymore

Actress and Winemaker Drew Barrymore

Dedicated to those who lost their lives at the Pulse Night Club in Orlando, FL.

Dedicated to those who lost their lives at the Pulse Night Club in Orlando, FL.

Mofongo

Mofongo

View from the Courtyard Marriott in Isla Verde

View from the Courtyard Marriott in Isla Verde

Old San Juan

Old San Juan

Lovely sandy beaches at Isla Verde.

Lovely sandy beaches at Isla Verde.

Soft serve ice cream in flavors that includes ube, milk, matcha, and black sesame. Locations include Koreatown and the Santa Anita Westfield Mall near Nordstrom’s.

Soft serve ice cream in flavors that includes ube, milk, matcha, and black sesame. Locations include Koreatown and the Santa Anita Westfield Mall near Nordstrom’s.

Awe Puerto Rico!

Awe Puerto Rico!

Isla Verde

Isla Verde

Boats to carry royalty up the Nile and into the Netherworld and afterlife.

Boats to carry royalty up the Nile and into the Netherworld and afterlife.

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