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Hearst Castle: Upstairs Suites Tour

Last Modified: July 8, 2020

Hearst Castle is one of California’s most popular attractions and a place that I always enjoy visiting. I have done the Grand Rooms Tour a few times, and you can read about that here, but on my most recent trip, I decided to try the upstairs tour. Honestly, it was probably even better than the […]

Filed Under: Central California, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: San Simeon

12 Things to do in Cambria: Restaurants, Hikes, Beaches & More

Last Modified: May 16, 2020

This post is sponsored by Visit Cambria. All opinions are my own. Cambria is one of my favorite towns on the central coast and one I often recommend when people are looking for a relaxed weekend. While there are lots of great things to do all around Cambria (such as the excellent access to Big […]

Filed Under: Best of Lists, Northern California, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: Cambria

Monterey Bay Aquarium: One of the Best Aquariums in the World

Last Modified: July 8, 2020

The Monterey Bay Aquarium, located on California’s Central Coast, is widely regarded as one of the best aquariums in the world. I haven’t been to them all, of course, but I can easily say that the Monterey Bay Aquarium is the best I have been to. While it can be pricey for a family, it […]

Filed Under: Central California, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops, Wildlife Tagged With: Monterey, Monterey County

Lizard Mouth Rock: A Fun, Short Hike in Santa Barbara

Last Modified: May 15, 2020

Located in the hills above Santa Barbara, this short trail takes you to a rock that looks like a lizard’s mouth. Whether or not it really looks like one is up for debate, but that is the name given to this rock formation, and it is a fun short hike in the area with great […]

Filed Under: Central California, Hikes, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

Cerro San Luis: Hiking “Madonna Mountain” in San Luis Obispo

Last Modified: May 15, 2020

San Luis Obispo is a fun town located between the coastal communities of Pismo Beach and Morro Bay. It is a great spot to spend a few days with lots of shopping and places to explore, like the Gum Wall, Madonna Inn, and Bishop Peak. On a recent trip, we decided to hike to Cerro […]

Filed Under: Central California, Hikes, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County

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