Here’s to You, California
I feel like I'm always leaving a piece of my heart behind, with every move. I think that's why I don't feel like I've gotten any better at moving... it's always hard. It's always hard. But having a positive outlook and being open to letting the new experience be what it may has made a world of difference.
Sunset at Asilomar State Beach
I remember when we first got to Monterey, one of the first place I was so taken with was Asilomar State Beach. I couldn't get over how beautiful it was. It was definitely a different backdrop than what I was used to seeing on a daily basis, but clearly, beautiful.
A Day Trip to Avila Beach
A two and a half hour road trip from Monterey will land you at Avila Beach! Just outside of San Luis Obispo, it's a tiny little beach community and just where we go when we want a real beach experience. I say real beach because it's hot enough there to wear a swimsuit...
Lake Tahoe for the Weekend
Guys, I love this place. One afternoon after we hiked, we drove around Lake Tahoe. Yes, the whole lake. It’s 71 miles of shoreline and usually broken up into North Tahoe and South Tahoe. I’m not 100% where Incline Village falls (whether North or South -I’d guess North) but regardless, it’s stunning. Arguably one of […]
California | visiting Glass Beach
Glass Beach came about because Fort Bragg used to use a few sites along the coastline as dumps back in the early 1900's. When they stopped, the waves took the glass and pottery dumped there and turned that sections of coast in a beach filled with sea glass.
California | Hiking in Point Reyes
A family outing hiking in Point Reyes National Seashore, just north of San Francisco. Video included!
California | Fern Canyon
Exploring the Fern Canyon locating in the Redwoods National Park along the Northern California coast.
Monterey | Pacific Grove | Carmel
A guide of things to do and places to eat in Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel.
California | Pescadero
Just south of Half Moon Bay, CA is this tiny, tiny little town called Pescadero. The downtown is about a block long, and features a coffee shop, a few restaurants and all the quaintness one might want; which is probably why there were Zipcar's everywhere
California | Natural Bridges State Beach
Earlier this year, we headed up to spend a morning at the Natural Bridges State Park. It was one of the first times exploring Santa Cruz, and we had a great time just hanging out on this beach.
California | Yosemite National Park, No.2
In all honesty, I could fill a few posts up with Yosemite. And we were only there for three days, so the amount of places we could have parked for a picnic and some rock throwing (from Ajax, obviously) is loads.
California | Yosemite National Park, No. 1
The mountains were calling, and we had to go.The rad thing about Yosemite, is that while you were up (some parts are 8000 feet above sea level) there were still views around you. It seems there way always something higher off in the horizon, and I dig that.
California | McWay Falls
Maybe because I know where we live, it’s not permanent, not for the next few moves anyway. But that makes me want to see and experience as much as we can, where we live. So between my husband and I, we usually create a list of places to go and restaurants to try so that […]
California | Point Lobos
Back on Father's Day, it's become our tradition to get diner pancakes and go on a hike. Our hike last year is still a favorite! And while I'm not the papa, I was more than excited to hike around Point Lobos!