Are you ever amazed by your own backyard? In this case, the backyard was 25 miles away, but I was still astounded by the beauty…
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Exploring California’s Jalama Beach
AKA Jalama Beach offers the longest wait for a burger ever (and, yes, it was good). The long Presidents’ Day weekend seemed to take…
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Five Alternative California Destinations for an Anything-but-Typical Spring Break
Spring break, long mild weekends and early summer vacations are only a breath away. That might be hard to believe if you are knee-deep…
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Experiencing the Winding 17-Mile Drive
For those of you who are not familiar with the area, the 17-Mile Drive runs along the Pacific Ocean and through the Del Monte Forest…
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Enjoy the Relaxed Charm of Avila Beach
Just down the coast from Morro Bay, and approximately 160 miles northwest of Los Angeles sits the tiny coastal town of Avila Beach. Recovered from an…
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A Storm Blows into Point Lobos
While staying at Hofsas House Hotel in Carmel, it was suggested to us by Carrie Theis, General Manager, that Point Lobos was one of the “must see”…
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Hiking the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail
Whether you are a novice hiker or a more experienced one, you’ll love the 1.7 mile hike through the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail. Try the hiking trail directly…
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