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California Travel

A Lodging Find: the Inn at Avila Beach

The Inn at Avila Beach was an unexpected and wonderful find – and not just because they give you fresh-baked cookies and pies every night…

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Trip Tastes: Silver Horse Sage and Other Delights at Morro Bay Wine Seller

patriciasteffy March 7, 2015 budget travel California beaches California travel Central Coast La Posta Malbec Morro Bay Morro Bay Wine Seller Road Trips Silver Horse Sage sunsets in California

Thanks to the lovely people at the Estero Inn in Morro Bay, Andy and I found ourselves with free wine tasting tickets for Morro Bay…

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An Eccentric Traveler’s Paradise: Benton Hot Springs

patriciasteffy February 17, 2015 bed and breakfasts Benton Hot Springs budget travel California travel eccentric travel Ghost towns gold minings Inn at Benton Hot Springs old west Road Trips White Mountains

You don’t just happen upon Benton Hot Springs, California. You go there with the intent to explore — otherwise, you would not keep going through…

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Visit the Mission San Buenaventura

patriciasteffy January 21, 2015 California Missions California travel day trips Mission San Buenaventura Road Trips Ventura

I finally got back into the travel swing of things this week with a quick trip up to Ventura. The historic downtown is charming, and…

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Ghost Towns: North Bloomfield, California (aka Humbug)

patriciasteffy December 1, 2014 California travel ghost town Humbug mining towns North Bloomfield Road Trips Things to do in Nevada City

While staying up in Nevada City, Andy and I decided to take a spur of the moment run up to North Bloomfield — one of…

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Discovering the Secrets of Mission San Gabriel Archangel

patriciasteffy November 11, 2014 Alta California California History Churches day trips historical landmarks of California Mission Mission San Gabriel Archangel Road Trips

The fourth of the 21 missions founded in Alta California is Mission San Gabriel Archangel. Founded in 1771, this mission is still an impressive, towering…

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Pfeiffer Beach: The Hidden Purple Sands of Big Sur

patriciasteffy July 18, 2014 big sur California beaches California travel Central Coast Nepenthe Restaurant Pfeiffer Beach Purple Sands Spring road trip 2014

In a place famous for its natural wonders, I suppose I should not have been surprised that there would be hidden charms in the form…

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Ghost Towns: Amboy, California

patriciasteffy February 26, 2014 Amboy Cafe California travel Ghost towns Mojave Desert Motel Route 66 Roys Travel Tips

Amboy, California is an excellent of example of one of the Route 66 ghost towns, only this one has a new owner, and it’s not…

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Ghost Towns: Kelso, California

patriciasteffy February 24, 2014 California travel day trips Desert Travel Ghost towns Kelso Kelso Depot Kelso Dunes railroad history Sand dunes

Thanks to an impromptu Valentine’s Day trip to the desert, I’m now fascinated with ghost towns — specifically the boom and bust towns that are…

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A Taste of Agua Dulce Winery

patriciasteffy January 28, 2014 Agua Dulce winery animals budget travel Cabernet Chardonnay day trips ducks goats horseback riding horses llama Merlot Southern California Syrah Travel wine events wine tasting

After spending some time up at Vasquez Rocks, I contemplated my next move. Should I head home to Los Angeles and get things like laundry…