Moonstone Beach Boardwalk in Cambria
The town of Cambria is a hidden gem in Central California as this small town has a super relaxing vibe with beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and fun places to stroll like the Moonstone Beach...
View ArticleLinn’s Restaurant: Olallieberry Pie and Comfort Food in Cambria
Downtown Cambria has a lot of great restaurants like Robins and Black Cat Bistro, but for me it is hard to beat Linn’s. The traditional American style food and the fantastic olallieberry that they grow...
View ArticlePoint San Luis Lighthouse in Avila Beach
California’s Central Coast has many lighthouses you can tour, and what I like about them is that each one is a lot different than the others. The Point San Luis Lighthouse is one of the most unique...
View ArticleCerro San Luis: Hiking “Madonna Mountain” in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo is a fun town located between the coastal communities of Pismo Beach and Morro Bay. It is a great spot to spend a few days with lots of shopping and places to explore like the Gum Wall,...
View ArticleDriving on the Beach in Pismo & Oceano Dunes Recreation Area
In the central part of California, there is only one place where you can drive your vehicle on the beach, and that is in Oceano / Pismo Beach. This stretch of sand is accessible to any car (but you...
View ArticlePiedras Blancas Lighthouse Tour in San Simeon
North of Hearst Castle in San Simeon sits the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse, which is a beautiful, historic lighthouse that is accessible via guided tour only. The tours happen twice a week, and I was...
View ArticleSalmon Creek Falls in Big Sur
Salmon Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall in the southern portion of Big Sur, that is only a short distance off the road, but that features an unmaintained hike to get to its base. With the closures...
View ArticleLizard Mouth Rock in Santa Barbara
Located in the hills above Santa Barbara, this short trail takes you to a rock that looks like a lizard’s mouth. Whether or not it really looks like one is up for debate, but that is the name given to...
View ArticleMonterey Bay Aquarium: One of the Best Aquariums in the World
The Monterey Bay Aquarium, located on California’s Central Coast, is widely regarded as one of the best aquariums in the entire world. I haven’t been to them all of course, but I can easily say that...
View ArticleHearst Castle: Upstairs Suites Tour
Hearst Castle is one of California’s most popular attractions and a place that I always enjoy visiting. I have done the Grand Rooms Tour a few times, and you can read about that here, but on my most...
View ArticleSolvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch in California’s Danish Town
During October, pumpkin patches spring up all over California. I wrote about some of my favorites in the Los Angeles area here, but the Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch is a must-visit if you are near the...
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