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Point Pinos Lighthouse in Monterey: Oldest Lighthouse on the West Coast

Last Modified: April 28, 2020

While spending time in either Carmel or Monterey, be sure to add a visit to Point Pinos Lighthouse to your list. This lighthouse is the oldest of all of the lighthouses on the West Coast, is well preserved, and has excellent docents that tell you about its history and help you learn about how lighthouses […]

Filed Under: Lighthouses, Northern California, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: Monterey County, Pacific Grove

What to do in Big Sur: Waterfalls, Hiking, Beaches & Parks

Last Modified: April 15, 2019

Without a doubt, Big Sur is one of my favorite places in California. I recommend it all of the time, and if you want to see just a little of the beauty California has to offer, then you must drive the windy road that makes up Highway 1 through Big Sur. There are so many […]

Filed Under: Central California, City Guides, Day Trips Tagged With: Big Sur, featured, Monterey County

Pfeiffer Falls & Valley View Trail: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Last Modified: January 3, 2020

As with anything in Big Sur, Pfeiffer State Park is crazy beautiful. It is nestled in the non-coastal side of Big Sur, right when you leave the beaches on Highway 1 for the rolling green forest, all before returning to the beach near Bixby Bridge. As with any state park, there is camping and hiking to […]

Filed Under: Central California, Hikes, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops, State Parks, Waterfalls Tagged With: Big Sur, featured, Monterey County

Limekiln State Park and Limekiln Falls in Big Sur

Last Modified: January 3, 2020

I am continually shocked by how amazing the Big Sur coastline of California is. Every time I visit, I stumble on something new that takes my breath away, such as Partington Cove, and while Limekiln State Park is certainly not a hidden place, it is still not given the recognition it deserves. On my most […]

Filed Under: Central California, Hikes, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops, State Parks, Waterfalls Tagged With: Big Sur, featured, Monterey County

Bixby Creek Bridge: Photos and History of this Iconic Bridge

Last Modified: December 23, 2019

As a photographer, there are certain things I love shooting, and one of them is bridges. The style and the construction of these massively elevated roads hold a special place in my artistic heart, and one of my favorites is the iconic Bixby Creek Bridge in the northern part of Big Sur. Here is all […]

Filed Under: Central California, Historical Structures, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: Big Sur, featured, Monterey, Monterey County

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