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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Category: California
Elephant Seals Delight Travelers Along the Central Coast
Of all the things you plan on a road trip up to the Central Coast from Los Angeles, it is the unexpected surprise that often stays…
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Ghost Towns: Amboy, California
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
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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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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The World Descends on Julian in October
There is one thing that cannot be overstated—the people of California love Julian in October. The leaves are changing, the temperatures are cool without being too cold,…
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