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 […]
Lighthouses
Point Bonita Lighthouse in San Francisco
Across the water from San Francisco in the Marin Headlands, Point Bonita Lighthouse is a beautiful spot that is worth the somewhat tricky planning to get to. This lighthouse sits out on a rock and has a suspension bridge that allows visitors to get across. The views from the lighthouse and the bridge are just […]
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse State Historic Park
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is a beautiful old lighthouse on the Northern California Coast that is still on active duty. The lighthouse is open to the public daily on a short half mile walk from the parking area. On the bottom floor, there is a small museum, and there are other houses you can tour and […]
Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Tour in San Simeon
The Piedras Blancas Lighthouse is north of Hearst Castle in the small town of San Simeon. The historic lighthouse is beautiful and is accessible via guided tour only. The tours happen twice a week, and I was able to take one on my last visit. It was a fun time exploring this old lighthouse, but […]
Point San Luis Lighthouse in Avila Beach
California’s Central Coast has many lighthouses you can tour, and what I like about them is that each one is a lot different than the others. The Point San Luis Lighthouse is one of the most unique since it looks like an old Victorian house, instead of the traditional tall cylinder shape of the lighthouses […]