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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Tag: day trips
Discovering the Secrets of Mission San Gabriel Archangel
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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Ghost Towns: Kelso, California
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
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…
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Marveling at Vasquez Rocks
As you can see with most of the photos on this blog, I tend toward ocean living (and travel). Beach scenes, seaside towns, and marinas…
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Ruins of Great Stone Church
Construction of the Great Stone Church at Mission San Juan Capistrano began in 1796. It was finished and dedicated in 1806, but only saw 6…
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California Landmark Tour Continues with Mission San Juan Capistrano
In an effort to get my travel legs back under me after the holidays, I decided to head to a California landmark that I had…
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