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Bird Rock Trail in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Last Modified: May 1, 2020

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is by far one of my favorite state parks in all of California. The majestic section of coastline it protects is some of the best in the area, even comparable to Big Sur to the south. I got a chance to do the Bird Rock Trail and Cypress Grove when […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Northern California, State Parks, Wildlife Tagged With: Carmel, Monterey County

Carmel Belle: Great Breakfast in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Last Modified: May 1, 2020

Carmel Belle is an excellent little breakfast spot in Carmel-by-the-Sea. It has an extensive menu of fun dishes, coffees, and juices while providing a relaxed atmosphere with a large dining area and a full fireplace. If you are looking for a tasty breakfast spot in the town, look no further. Here is all the information. […]

Filed Under: Central California, Food Tagged With: Carmel by the Sea, Monterey County

Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo

Last Modified: May 1, 2020

Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo was the second mission founded of the Alta California Missions. It became a critical building for the success of the missions and, ultimately, the headquarters for the expansion of the ministry under Father Serra. The mission was founded in 1770 and became a National Historic Landmark in 1966. […]

Filed Under: Central California, Missions Tagged With: Carmel by the Sea, Monterey County

Mission San Antonio de Padua: California’s Third Mission

Last Modified: July 8, 2020

Mission San Antonio de Padua was the third of the Spanish missions founded in California. Father Serra founded it in 1771, and it is the least visited of the California Missions because it is the hardest to get to at about 26 miles off Highway 101. If you are a fan of California’s history, then […]

Filed Under: Missions, Northern California Tagged With: Jolon, Monterey County

Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad: California’s 13th Mission

Last Modified: May 1, 2020

Located in the town of Soledad, about 45 minutes south of Monterey, Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad was the 13th of the 21 Spanish missions in California. Fermín Francisco de Lasuén founded this mission in 1791, and even though it has been rebuilt, the mission is still a great spot to explore on a road […]

Filed Under: Missions, Northern California Tagged With: Monterey County, Soledad

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