On a recent trip to Santa Cruz, I stumbled on the colorful houses of Capitola Village, something that I never knew existed previously. These condos are all painted … [Read More...] about Colorful Painted Houses of Capitola Village
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Santa Cruz Surfing Museum at Lighthouse Point
Santa Cruz has been a destination for surfers for much of the last century. The waves that crash along the coast provide excellent opportunities for rides, and surf … [Read More...] about Santa Cruz Surfing Museum at Lighthouse Point
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Sensorio Field of Light Art Exhibit in Paso Robles
Sensorio, also known as the Field of Light in Paso Robles, is a fantastic art exhibit by Bruce Munro that covers over 15 acres with lights. The exhibit began in 2019, but I didn’t get a chance to experience it until 2021. I am glad I made the time to go up there though, as […]
Sofi Stadium Tour: Exploring the Rams & Chargers New Football Stadium in Los Angeles
Sofi Stadium is the massive new football stadium built in Inglewood, California, and the home of Rams and Chargers football. The stadium can seat over 70,000 fans and will begin to welcome football games, concerts, and other events as it opens this year (2021). To allow people to see the stadium for themselves, they started […]
Anacapa Island Day Trip Guide: Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park was a place that was high on my list to visit when I began the blog almost 10 years ago. Due to it being 14 miles off the coast of California at its shortest distance and 55 miles at its furthest, this series of islands hold untouched beauty in their remoteness […]
MASH TV Location Hike in Malibu Creek State Park
Southern California is full of fantastic movie locations you can explore. I have written about some of my favorite ones in LA here, but it is not often that you get to combine a beautiful 5-mile hike with the added fun of seeing a filming location for the top watched TV finale of all time, […]
Stagecoach Inn Museum: The Historic Grand Union Hotel in Newbury Park
The Stagecoach Inn Museum is a historic area in Newbury Park, formally known as the Grand Union Hotel, that was built in 1876. While the original building burned down in the 1970s, it was painstakingly put back together to showcase this historical point of interest to those who want to visit it. I spent an […]
Little Lakes Valley Trail: Hiking to 8 Lakes Near Rock Creek
Little Lakes Valley is probably one of the most beautiful areas I have been to in the Eastern Sierra. This stunning valley full of dozens of lakes and surrounded by massive craggy peaks is the perfect example of what makes this part of California so amazing. This 8-mile round trip hike will take you to […]
Ruby Lake Trail near Rock Creek along Highway 395
Ruby Lake is a high-altitude lake in the Eastern Sierra, located in one of the most beautiful parts of the state, and is a fantastic short hike in the Rock Creek area. The hike itself is 4 miles round trip with 900 feet of elevation gain, and while that might not seem like a lot, […]
10 Things to do in Lake County: Hikes, Wineries, Lakes & Museums
Disclosure: I worked with the tourism board and some experiences were covered on this trip; all opinions are my own. Lake County is located about 2 hours north of San Francisco, right above the Napa Valley. The location doesn’t see as many visitors as the popular cities that surround it, and because of that, it […]
Old Faithful Geyser of California: A Unique Attraction in Calistoga
In the city of Calistoga, north of Napa sits a bunch of unique attractions such as Castello di Amorosa (the castle winery), Petrified Forest, and Old Faithful Geyser. I recommend going to each of these attractions if you have time, but the Old Faithful Geyser is definitely one of the better ones. I was initially […]
Hiking Mt Konocti, the Dormant Volcano Near Clear Lake
Mt Konocti is a prominent mountain and dormant volcano on the south side of Clear Lake, a lake in Northern California. It is a recognizable part of the landscape and is an awesome hike with fun history and beautiful views. The mountain has five distinct peaks, with 4 of the 5 at around 4,000 feet […]
12 Things to do in Ventura
Ventura, located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, is a beautiful city full of history that is also the jumping-off point to Channel Islands National Park. The city is located right on Pacific Coast Highway and has a fun downtown, great restaurants, and a beautiful beach. I have spent a lot of time there over […]
Biking from Ojai to Ventura on the Ojai Valley Trail
Ventura County is a great place to explore if you like biking. They have a nice beachfront trail that takes you along stunning coast views and this fantastic trail that goes from the mountain town of Ojai all the way to the Ventura Coast. While you can ride it in either direction, I got dropped […]
