A mountain cabin rental in Green Valley Lake, CA, called, and, for the first time in 15 months, we answered. If you too are looking…
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Watching the Waves from the Blue Dolphin Inn
If you are looking for a Cambria hotel with full ocean views, soothing decor and a terrific location steps from Moonstone Beach, Blue Dolphin Inn…
View More Watching the Waves from the Blue Dolphin InnTalking to the Animals Near Hearst Ranch Winery
Terrific food and wine are yours to savor at Sebastian’s, inside Hearst Ranch Winery in historic San Simeon. But it is more than just a…
View More Talking to the Animals Near Hearst Ranch WineryElephant Seals Playing are an Instant Mood Boost
Every spring the elephant seals put on a show at Piedras Blancas rookery. Even when the rain is coming down, it is worth stopping to…
View More Elephant Seals Playing are an Instant Mood BoostCheck Into the Charming Julian Hotel [Updated with COVID Status]
Built in 1897 by former slave Albert Robinson and his wife Margaret, today’s Julian Hotel honors the memory of its original owners with charming hotel rooms and cottages, thoughtful amenities and an ideal location in the midst of Julian, California — one hour and twenty minutes from San Diego.
View More Check Into the Charming Julian Hotel [Updated with COVID Status]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…
View More A Lodging Find: the Inn at Avila BeachTrip Tastes: Silver Horse Sage and Other Delights at Morro Bay Wine Seller
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…
View More Trip Tastes: Silver Horse Sage and Other Delights at Morro Bay Wine SellerAn Eccentric Traveler’s Paradise: Benton Hot Springs
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…
View More An Eccentric Traveler’s Paradise: Benton Hot SpringsVisit the Mission San Buenaventura
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…
View More Visit the Mission San BuenaventuraGhost Towns: North Bloomfield, California (aka Humbug)
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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