Visiting with the Memory of James Dean
Highway 46 is known for many things: rolling hills, near-desert landscapes, and long stretches of empty road, but most famously (or infamously) it is…
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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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Luxuriating at Holman Ranch
Last year I visited Holman Ranch with an eye toward finding a fantastic event venue. There is no doubt that Holman Ranch is the ideal spot not only for…
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Checking into the Monterey Bay Inn
Our first stop on this trip north to Monterey was the Monterey Bay Inn. Right on the water, the Monterey Bay Inn offers well-appointed rooms…
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Go Back in Time with the Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Hotel
I recently wrote an article about where to go and what to see in Old Town San Diego if you are a first time visitor.…
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A First Timer’s Guide to Old Town San Diego
While I had the pleasure of visiting San Diego years ago, it was only for one night, and I didn’t come close to exploring…
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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 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
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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Morro Bay: a Perfect Off-Season Getaway
For many, the only thing that comes to mind when you mention Morro Bay, California is the magnificent rock-like formation that rises from the waters of the…
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