For years, my husband talked (or obsessed) about visiting Hearst Castle. When he moved to the United States, his English professor, a man partial to mystical rocks and all things Brazil, talked wonders about the place. My husband was eager to see what all the fuss was about. We finally made it there for our […]
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Best Beaches in San Luis Obispo County
This article provides plenty of details on the best beaches in San Luis Obispo County! California beaches are famous all over the world. However, that fame brings tons of visitors, clogged streets, and high prices. But, let me tell you a secret. San Luis Obispo County, located in Central California, has 80 miles of coastline. […]
Things to Do in Arroyo Grande, California
Today I am sharing the best thing to do in Arroyo Grande, California! The morning I visited Arroyo Grande, I didn’t know what to do. I moved and moved and moved but certain individuals kept following me. This is going to sound strange. The individuals I am referring to were not human. Ok, I was being […]
Things to Do in Cayucos, California
This post discusses the best things to do in Cayucos, California (Central Coast). This beach town offers an uncrowded, pet-friendly beach, surfing, kayaking, a historic pier, and plenty of restaurants. The other day, I showed a coworker photos of my recent Central Coast trip. After grabbing my phone and scrolling throughout the photos, she asked […]
Things to Do in Morro Bay: Gem of California’s Coast
This post discusses in detail the best things to do in Morro Bay, California. This is a unique beach town located along California’s Central Coast. It is not a secret. I am a big fan of California’s Central Coast. I feel very blessed to live relatively close to places such as Santa Barbara and Big […]
Things to Do in Cambria, California
This article highlights a lot of the fantastic things to do in Cambria, California. I can say I have been to Wales. Don’t get confused. I never said I went to the country which is part of the United Kingdom. During my last road trip along the Californian coast, I stopped by a small town […]
Things to Do in San Simeon, California
Here are the best things to do in San Simeon, California. This town is home to Hearst’s Castle and many other wonders. San Simeon, a small town located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, is known in California (and beyond) for its castle. A castle in California’s Central Coast? Yes, there is a gorgeous […]
San Luis Obispo Camping: Everything you Need to Know!
This article has everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo camping! San Luis Obispo County is one of my favorite places to visit on a short getaway. Located about 200 miles from Los Angeles, we can drive there in less than three and a half hours. The county is full of gorgeous beaches, […]
Los Angeles to San Francisco Drive: Inland Road Trip Itinerary
This article shows an exciting itinerary for a Los Angeles to San Francisco Drive! Enjoy! I would never get tired of road trips. To me, they are the ideal way to travel from point A to Point B. It is fascinating how much you can learn while driving. Plus, one road trip is not identical […]
Things to Do in Pacific Grove, California
This article highlights the best things to do in Pacific Grove, California. After dragging myself away from the Lovers Point area, I continued the drive around the coast towards other points of interest in Pacific Grove. Pacific Grove, a city sandwiched between Pebble Beach and Monterey, is notorious for many things even though it is […]
Big Sur Drive: Ultimate Road Trip Planning Guide
A Big Sur drive is an idea that almost anyone would jump at because of the opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful coastlines in the United States. Irrespective of how far and wide you have traveled, a Big Sur road trip would leave you breathless. This enormous territory facing the Pacific is characterized […]
5-Day Pacific Coast Highway Itinerary
Check out a fantastic Pacific Coast Highway itinerary designed to be tackled in 5 days. California’s coastal drives have been ranked as some of the best in the world. A lot of travelers dream about driving the Pacific Coast Highway. That is why, as a long-time resident of the state, I have decided to pour […]
Montaña de Oro State Park, San Luis Obispo, California
This article provides details on all the wonderful things to do in Montaña de Oro State Park. Have meteorologists given you misleading information? I think it has happened to all of us. One of my most notorious “weather.com fiascos” took place during one of my Central Coast getaways. Based in Morro Bay, I checked the […]
San Simeon: Elephant Seal Vista Point
I stood on an elevated platform surveying the panorama. Blue sea and skies. Carpets of wildflowers. Reddish bluffs. Fine, warm sand. The views are postcard perfect. Just like commercials promoting California’s Central Coast promise. But there is something tarnishing the entire scenario. A hideous smell is taken by the breeze everywhere. I even gagged a […]
Ragged Point, California and the Million Dollar View
After about 30 miles, the golden rolling hills morphed into densely wooded cliffs. ‘Civilization’ was left behind. Road sign featuring the ‘s’ symbols started to appear more often. It was a clear announcement of the sharp curves we were going to encounter for the next 100 miles. As we gained elevation, sea stacks, down at […]