If you live on the East Coast or Midwest, you deserve a pat on the back for all the firewood chopping and driveway shoveling you’ve endured the past few months. Winter is coming to a close, but there are a few California beach destinations where spring has already sprung, so why wait? There’s no wrong …

As we enter the final official month of winter, wouldn’t it be nice to get a head start on spring? Lush greenery, splendid sunshine, and cloudless blue skies. That’s what you’ll find along pristine coastlines and village-like streets in one of California’s most beautiful destinations. Sandwiched between San Diego and Los Angeles lies a ritzy …