In 2025, Amanda and I celebrated ten years of marriage. In each of those years, we’ve managed to make it out of the country (United States).
Hacienda Beach Club & Residence
A FIVE-STAR BEACHFRONT PARADISE IN CABO
The hotel was a great experience — they were very attentive and had the best accommodations. We spent the days posted up at the pool and ocean. The staff was gracious to set us up beach chairs and toys in both spots.
The hotel organized a quaint private boat tour of the arches at sunset. On the surface (of the waters :)) This was a great set up. With two little ones, having our own tour boat gave us the needed flexibility to adjust the route/timing of the excursion. This came in handy once we went around the arches on the wide-open waters of the mighty Pacific Ocean. The boat was rocking a good bit and my oldest son reacted like Jesus’ disciples in the midst of the storm.
Massive with fading evening light near the arches in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. December 2025
The view of the arches at Sunset was truly spectacular — An awesome birthday gift for yours truly.
Lover’s beach on the right side of the photo
Famous Cabo Arch — You can see a flock of seals on the bottom left portion of the photo
After a few days in Cabo we ventured on to San Diego — Our first stop after grabbing our rental car was La Jolla Village!
La Jolla, San Diego
La Jolla is a stunning coastal neighborhood of San Diego known for its dramatic cliffs, turquoise coves, and laid-back elegance. It blends natural beauty with walkable village streets, sea lions sunning on the rocks, and some of the best ocean views in Southern California.
Coronado Beach
Hotel Del Coronado
Del for the Holidays
