Santa Cruz is a fun coastal city on the northern part of Monterey Bay. It is a popular destination for those that live in San Jose to visit, and it has lots of history, beautiful beaches, and fantastic restaurants. While I have only been able to spend a little time in the city, I have […]
Northern California
Colorful Painted Houses of Capitola Village
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 in vibrant pastel color, and they sit basically on the sand at Capitola Beach. It is a fantastic spot for dinner and a stroll while staying in […]
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 culture has intertwined into the history of the city of Santa Cruz itself. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the small surf museum out on Lighthouse […]
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 […]