I love visiting unusual places and go out of my way to exploring them when traveling around California. Whether it is a hike, a restaurant, or just a collection of odd things, this list is dedicated to the unique stuff I have found in Southern California (from Kern County down). It will be an ever-expanding and […]
San Luis Obispo County
Salmon Creek Falls: A Rugged Waterfall Hike in Big Sur
Salmon Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall in the southern portion of Big Sur that is only a short distance off the road but that features an unmaintained hike to get to its base. With the closures in effect (as of Spring 2018 but not any longer), this trail was right near where Highway 1 […]
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 […]
Driving on the Beach in Pismo & Oceano Dunes Recreation Area
In the central part of California, there is only one place where you can drive your vehicle on the beach, and that is in Oceano / Pismo Beach. This stretch of sand is accessible to any car (but you want to take a 4WD if you can so that you don’t get stuck and get […]
Cerro San Luis: Hiking “Madonna Mountain” in San Luis Obispo
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 […]