Hi, I'm Jill, the creator behind Sandy Toes & Popsicles.
I started this site more than 17 years ago because friends were always asking me the same question: "How do you find all these fun things to do?"
At the time, I was constantly searching for affordable adventures, family activities, local events, and places to explore around Orange County and Southern California. I realized there was so much to do right in our own backyard, and Sandy Toes & Popsicles became my place to share everything I was finding.
Over the years, it has grown into so much more.
Today, Sandy Toes & Popsicles is a Southern California lifestyle and family resource covering Orange County adventures, theme parks, travel, food, recipes, crafts, holidays, products I love, and fun things to experience as a family.
One thing that has always been important to me is sharing from real experience. I want you to know that when I recommend a place, activity, product, or experience, it's because I've actually been there, tried it, or spent time learning about it.
My family has grown up right alongside this site, and so many of you have grown with us. That is one of my favorite things about Sandy Toes & Popsicles.
Over the years, my work has been featured by outlets including KTLA, BuzzFeed, HGTV, Good Housekeeping, Martha Stewart, Yahoo!, Woman's Day, OC Family, and more.
But more than anything, I'm grateful that Sandy Toes & Popsicles has become a place people come when they're looking for something fun to do, somewhere new to explore, or simply a little inspiration for making memories together.
Thanks for being here and following along with our adventures.
Jill + Family