Portfolio

My work has been published in a variety of outlets, and I write mainly about travel, food, and wine. I enjoy writing a reported piece as much as I love crafting round-ups and profiles of interesting people. Please check out a selection of my clips below.

10 Best Things to Do in Catalina Island

10 Best Things to Do in Catalina Island
September 18, 2024 | U.S. News & World Report

Here’s how to travel like you’re rich even if you really aren’t

Here’s how to travel like you’re rich even if you really aren’t
September 17, 2024 | PREMIUM Magazine

Driving ‘Movie Road,’ the Secluded Landscape You’ve Seen in More Than 400 Films

Driving ‘Movie Road,’ the Secluded Landscape You’ve Seen in More Than 400 Films
September 10, 2024 | Thrillist

14 Fun Things to Do in San Jose, California

14 Fun Things to Do in San Jose, California
September 4, 2024 | U.S. News & World Report

Let’s get rolling! Here’s advice on planning an accessible adventure.

Let’s get rolling! Here’s advice on planning an accessible adventure.
July 28, 2024 | PREMIUM Magazine

11 Fun Things to Do in Sequoia National Park

11 Fun Things to Do in Sequoia National Park
June 28, 2024 | U.S. News & World Report

A cultural guide to San Francisco

A cultural guide to San Francisco
June 21, 2024 | Expedia Magazine

Perfect Getaway: Victoria

Perfect Getaway: Victoria
May 7, 2024 | Orange Coast Magazine

10 best cruise lines for every type of traveler, from adventurers to families

10 best cruise lines for every type of traveler, from adventurers to families
May 6, 2024 | USA TODAY 10Best

The Deliciously Scenic Beer Trail in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains

The Deliciously Scenic Beer Trail in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains
April 24, 2024 | Thrillist

10 timeless literary bars around the world

10 timeless literary bars around the world
April 23, 2024 | Lonely Planet

California’s Favorite Mountain Town Is an All-Season Paradise

California’s Favorite Mountain Town Is an All-Season Paradise
March 7, 2024 | Thrillist

3 great days in San Diego

3 great days in San Diego
December 21, 2023 | Vrbo Magazine

This grief therapist draws on her own experience with loss to help others

This grief therapist draws on her own experience with loss to help others
November 30, 2023 | PREMIUM Magazine

Showing off some Indi-Cali Cooking

Showing off some Indi-Cali Cooking
November 17, 2023 | Orange Coast Magazine

‘Unstoppable’ pack of disabled dogs proves the power of kindness

‘Unstoppable’ pack of disabled dogs proves the power of kindness
October 3, 2023 | PREMIUM Magazine

Out & About: Anaheim’s Arabia

Out & About: Anaheim’s Arabia
July 26, 2023 | Westways Magazine

Person of Interest: Artist Linda Wooters

Person of Interest: Artist Linda Wooters
July 1, 2023 | Orange Coast Magazine

2023/24 Huntington Beach Destination Guide

2023/24 Huntington Beach Destination Guide
June 1, 2023 | Editor & Contributor

I visited LA’s new Blockbuster pop-up bar and it was like stepping back into the ’90s

I visited LA’s new Blockbuster pop-up bar and it was like stepping back into the ’90s
December 7, 2022 | Business Insider

The Best Restaurants In Mammoth

The Best Restaurants In Mammoth
December 6, 2022 | The Infatuation

What to Select for Your Book Club in October

What to Select for Your Book Club in October
October 10, 2019 | COAST Magazine

Shop Global, Act Local

Shop Global, Act Local
September 9, 2019 | Laguna Beach Magazine

What to Select for Your Book Club in September

What to Select for Your Book Club in September
September 8, 2019 | COAST Magazine

Grand Designs

Grand Designs
September 3, 2019 | COAST Magazine

Escape to the glamorous life at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Escape to the glamorous life at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
August 27, 2019 | COAST Magazine

Maritime Meals

Maritime Meals
August 19, 2019 | Newport Beach Magazine

Good Vibrations: Summer Fun Activities in Laguna Beach

Good Vibrations: Summer Fun Activities in Laguna Beach
July 19, 2019 | Laguna Beach Magazine

German Apple Pancakes So Good, They Made It Into Ruth Reichl’s Memoir

German Apple Pancakes So Good, They Made It Into Ruth Reichl’s Memoir
June 9, 2019 | SAVEUR

A Wine Lover’s Guide to New Orleans

A Wine Lover’s Guide to New Orleans
June 7, 2019 | Wine Enthusiast

Back to the Future: Pageant of the Masters Makes Science Fiction Come Alive

Back to the Future: Pageant of the Masters Makes Science Fiction Come Alive
June 7, 2019 | Laguna Beach Magazine

Music Lovers: 8 Hotels That Rock

Music Lovers: 8 Hotels That Rock
May 3, 2019 | Budget Travel

A Voice for Change

A Voice for Change
March 22, 2019 | Laguna Beach Magazine

New Orleans is a Stroll Down Memory Lane

New Orleans is a Stroll Down Memory Lane
March 3, 2019 | OC Register

Inside a Brazilian Chapel Made Out of Wine

Chapel

Inside a Brazilian Chapel Made Out of Wine
January 22, 2019 | Atlas Obscura

All Aboard! There’s Excellent Wine to Try on These Trains

Train

All Aboard! There’s Excellent Wine to Try on These Trains
January 16, 2019 | Budget Travel

Great Escape: To Conquer Mammoth’s Via Ferrata

Via Ferrata

Great Escape: To Conquer Mammoth’s Via Ferrata
December 21, 2018 | COAST Magazine

10 Books Every Traveler Should Read

10 Books Every Traveler Should Read
November 5, 2018 | Budget Travel

Talking Poetry with Irena Praitis

Praitis

Talking Poetry with Irena Praitis
October 22, 2018 | OC Register

7 Unique Bookstores in the US

7 Unique Bookstores in the US
August 29, 2018 | Budget Travel

Therese Shechter & Glynnis MacNicol on Being Childfree by Choice

Ms Magazine

Therese Shechter & Glynnis MacNicol on Being Childfree by Choice
August 12, 2018 | Ms. Magazine

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Shaena Stabler, Editor & Publisher, Stu News LagunaLaguna Beach, CA
Danielle writes with great warmth and inclusiveness – bringing the reader into “her fold” as if they are her own family going on an intimate trip with her. She paints the natural world with exceptional beauty through her words too.
Samantha Dunn, Executive Editor, COAST MagazineSanta Ana, CA
“Would that every freelance writer had such a talent for a nice turn of phrase, the Swiss clock precision of meeting deadlines and the amenable attitude towards suggested improvement that Danielle commands. That would make every editor’s life a dream.”
Allene Symons, Author of Aldous Huxley’s HandsSanta Ana, CA
Danielle was a great help to me before my book launch in so many ways. She designed a website and even solved the problem of incorporating several complicated graphics I wanted to include. She also helped with press releases and provided overall hand-holding, and she was always responsive when I had questions. That meant a lot to me too. I recommend her highly!