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Sprinkles Ice Cream

Did you know that Sprinkles cupcakes also has Sprinkles ice cream? I cannot drive by without stopping for a scoop. I especially love their guilt free mini cones and cupcakes. They're open until 11pm at 952 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660. 

Juxtaposition

When I'm traveling in the area, Juxtaposition is one of my favorite stores to get home decor inspiration from - serious eye candy. They have the best selection of designer pillows, so you can expect the price tag to match, but it's always fun to look. Check them out at: http://www.juxtaposition.com Crystal Cove Shopping Center, 7976 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Coast, CA 92657 

  

Bike across the Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is the most iconic landmark in San Francisco. One of the highlights of our trip was biking across the bridge to the little town of Sausalito where we enjoyed great shopping and dining. Bikes can be rented hourly from Blazing Saddles. Make sure to bring a jacket, it is usually cold and windy.

Biking in Tulum

There's just something about riding bikes that makes you feel like a kid again. I loved cruising on our bikes from our hotel La Zebra to different restaurants and to go shopping. Pure kid freedom! Bikes rentals between $5-$10 usd a day. 

Grand Cenote

Grand Cenote is a perfect stop on your way home from the Coba ruins to cool off and relax. However, the later in the day you go the more crowded it will be and crowds can be frustrating. We were there during the off season, so crowds weren't a problem. The fresh water in the Cenote is crystal clear and you can see little fish swimming around and turtles basking in the sun. Bring your snorkel mask or goggles or you can rent for $80 pesos. In the caves above there are birds and bats flying around. (But it's not scary). It's so beautiful and worth stopping by. Entrance fee $120 pesos. Open 8am-6pm

Seaweed in Tulum

The seaweed problem in the Cancun, playa Del Carman, Tulum and Rivera Maya areas has been super annoying and in 2015 it was at its worst. That brown seaweed called Sargassum washed up in huge piles on the beaches. The problem is definitely getting better. You will see some seaweed washed up on shore, but in front of most hotels they rake it up and bury it every day, so you can enjoy the white sandy beaches the area is known for.