Girl’s Getaway: Harrah’s Resort SoCal & Café Tacuvba Concert

Photo Credit to Harrah’s Resort SoCal

Last weekend, my primas (cousins) and I embarked on an EPIC family adventure! We left the kiddos and hubby’s at home, and made our way to Harrah’s Resort SoCal in Funner, California for a mini girl’s staycation. We also booked tickets for the Café Tacuvba’s 30th Anniversary Concert!

Sometimes we need to disconnect and get a break from mom life. This was exactly what we needed to recharge and get some girl time.

Thank you Harrah’s Resort SoCal for hosting us at your gorgeous resort. All opinions are my own.

Photo Credit to Harrah’s Resort SoCal

The resort was an easy hour and a half drive out of Orange County. The drive up was lovely. The property is a hidden oasis, tucked away in the mountains.

The suites at Harrah’s SoCal were spacious and chic.

When we were kids, we loved to have sleepovers. My inner child was ecstatic about reconnecting and catching up with #LasPrimasLopez. (our weekend hashtag)

We talked and caught up on the family gossip, and reminisced about our childhood. We barely slept, because we had so much to share!

We worked up an appetite after the pool, so we looked for somewhere to eat.

There are several restaurants and quick eateries to choose from at the resort. We dined at The Buffet, that way everyone can eat what their palates desired. The food options were endless and delicious. It was so hard to choose!

How does my meal look?

They had a huge selection of things to try. It was seriously so hard to choose! We went back a few more times. Hehehe

Ohhhh and the desserts were OMG…

I have a weakness for sweets. The desserts at the buffet were incredible. I keep thinking about these mini Tiramisu cups. They were insane good!

Photo Credit to Harrah’s Resort SoCal

The spa was heavenly, and I decided to take advantage of the wonderful amenities.

  • 11,000 square feet
  • 15 treatment rooms (including a couples room)
  • Cedar lined saunas
  • Steam rooms
  • Saltwater baths
  • Relaxation lounges
  • Full-service salon
  • Barbershop

To book an appointment, call 760-751-7709.

I chose the Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial. Still a week later, my skin feels soft, rejuvenated, and even looks brighter. You can choose from a 50 or 80 minute treatment. It was sooo worth it.

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Oxygen under pressure is applied directly to the skin’s surface, cooling and calming the skin while restoring its natural vitality and glow.

Some of my best childhood memories are with this crazy bunch. Harrah’s Resort SoCal was perfect for our mini adventure.

Photo Credit to Harrah’s Resort SoCal

We enjoyed cocktails by the pool, floated on this Lazy River, and shared great conversation.

This resort is kid friendly and great for families too!

Oh and of course just had to have matching t-shirts for the Café Tacuvba Concert.

My prima and I met with the band before the show. We were OHHH so excited!

Another pinch me moment!

The Café Tacuvba concert was sensational. Still after 30 years, these guys put on an unbelievable show. It brought us back to our youth. We shared how much we love their music, and how their tunes have followed us throughout our lives.

The resort and service was exceptional. We will definitely return with our families for another getaway.

The shenanigans, belly laughs, and music will go down in our memory book

¡Gracias Harrah’s Resort SoCal!

#LasPrimasLopez

777 Harrah’s Rincon Way
Funner, CA 92082Phone: (760) 751-3100

The Perfect Family “Daycation” in Marina Del Rey California

Seize the day! Sun, sand, and family fun…

Last week, we explored a SoCal travel gem in Marina Del Rey, California. We didn’t have to travel far for this fabulous mini getaway! In fact, it was only an hour drive out of OC for the perfect family “daycation.”

This adorable and colorful beach town combines a picture perfect marina, excellent waterfront restaurants, and numerous summer activities.

It was so nice to just get a away, disconnect, and feel like we are somewhere abroad…

Disclosure : A special thanks to Marina Del Rey CVB for hosting our wonderful family daycation. All opinions are my own.

We started our day at 7:15 a.m. at dock 52, for some sport fishing with Spitfire Sportsfishing! (it was easy to find parking in the early am).

We told the staff we were newbies at fishing, and were extremely patient and helpful with hooking our bait and casting our lines.

Here are some helpful tips if you plan on fishing with Spitfire Sportsfishing:

  • A California fishing license is required. (it can be purchased on the boat)
  • You can bring your own ice chest to pack your “catch of the day”
  • Pack your own food and drinks
  • Pack jackets- it can get really cold in the marina
  • Carry cash on hand. No credit cards or debit cards are accepted for the excursion
  • Delicious & fresh food is available on boat (cash only)
  • Fishing equipment included in price of excursion
  • Fish can be cut and cleaned for $1 dollar a fish

About Spitfire Sportfishing

Conveniently located in Marina Del Rey, CA. The 65’ x22 ft. United States Coast Guard inspected Vessel Spitfire runs daily, year round out of Marina Del Rey Sportfishing . Built in the mid 1990’s the Spitfire is a fast ,modern, roomy fishing vessel with state of the art fish finding electronics and large bait capacity. The grade A galley seats 25 comfortably and serves hot and cold meals as well as ice cold beer and soda.

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Within minutes of arriving at our ocean destination, we felt our lines tug. My son’s smile was ear to ear when he caught his very first fish. “Look mom, I did it!” ~ Simply priceless.

The ocean breeze and the crisp air was refreshing. Oh and the views were simply stunning!

It was so nice to see my girls disconnect from their devices, laugh, and just spend time as a family.

Check her out! In no time, we were catching 2-3 fish at a time…

By the end of our fishing tour, we caught about 50+ fish! Never in our wildest dreams, did we think we could catch so many. It was a wonderful bonding experience and we can’t wait to do it again!

Next… After our fishing trip, we decided to eat brunch at Beachside.

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To our bellies delight, Beachside offers a variety of breakfast and lunch options. It was difficult to decide on breakfast or lunch, because everything on the menu sounded so good. So we ordered both!

We sat in front of the marina, and enjoyed the sensational view. We could see families on the sand playing and laughing. The sea breeze kissed our cheeks. It was sooo nice!

These Crab Cakes Benedict (above) were covered in a rich cream sauce. They sat on garden fresh arugula.

About Beachside

Located on waterfront in Marina del Rey, the newly redesigned Beachside Restaurant & Bar offers fresh California cuisine and innovative creations for a savory menu in an unparalleled beachfront setting. Executive Chef Victor Morales takes Marina del Rey seafood restaurant to the next level by creating decadent and thought-provoking dishes, using only the best seasonal ingredients available, providing a truly unique culinary experience for patrons to dive into.

My Tori daughter devoured her Lobster Pasta within minutes. The al dente pasta was prepared in a rich sauce, and was delectably garnished with lobster tails, and fresh peas.

The crispy chicken and waffles was insane delcious! The bread was toasted to perfection, and melted in my mouth. The fried chicken absorbed the sweet syrup perfectly.

Last, we hit “Mother’s” Beach for a stand-up paddleboard experience with Pro SUP
Shop, located in the rental truck at the far end of the Jamaica Bay Inn parking lot.

Our friendly guide, showed us the beauty of Marina Del Rey, giving us a personal tour of the scenic views. Sea lions greeted us with their presence, and gondolas past us by. A very in love elderly couple held hands and greeted us as we paddled by. It was just beautiful.

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About Pro SUP Shop

The calm flat water of Mother’s Beach, Marina Del Rey is the best place in the Los Angeles area to learn the sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding and kayaking, Pro SUP Shop’s professional ASI & WPA Certified Instructors will help guide you into the fastest growing water sport in the world! Everyone sent out at Pro SUP Shop receives a lesson of instruction and safety procedures. 

Pro SUP Shop is located in the Jamaica Bay Inn parking lot right on the enclosed waveless beach for hassle free stand up paddle board and kayak rentals. We’ll have your board or kayak on the beach and ready to go in just minutes.


4175 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
1-310-989-4350; https://www.prosupshop.com

Marina Del Rey is a SoCal hidden gem, and our summer “daycation” was perfect. Our family will forever cherish this day in our hearts.

Marina Del ReyWhere living in the moment means paddleboarding to breakfast. Seizing the day can be a mid-morning sailing lesson, parasailing over the marina, or cycling to Venice Beach. Embracing an evening is toasting the sunset and dancing under the star-kissed sky on a harbor cruise. It’s all here … What will your Marina adventure be?