Otters. Wine tasting. Whale watching. Clam chowder. Monterey is one of the most beautiful towns along the California coast - and the most historically important! Famous for its incredible aquarium – part interactive museum, part animal conservation … [Read more...] about 41 Marvelous Things to Do in Monterey, California
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Where to Stay in Paso Robles, California: 10 Stunning Hotels and Vacation Rentals
Rolling vineyards. Centuries-old oak trees. Hot springs. Paso Robles, California is one of our absolute favorite places in California, and the perfect spot for a weekend getaway! Paso Robles’ name means "The Pass of the Oaks" and that sums up the … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Paso Robles, California: 10 Stunning Hotels and Vacation Rentals
12 Must-Visit Paso Robles Breweries (& Distilleries)
Rolling vineyards. Craft breweries. Natural hot springs. Farm-to-table food. Paso Robles, California is one of the best weekend getaways in California for foodies & booze travelers, and one of the best places to visit on California's Central … [Read more...] about 12 Must-Visit Paso Robles Breweries (& Distilleries)
42 Places to Go Whale Watching in California: The Ultimate Guide
Ah, whales: these majestic, enormous marine mammals have been immortalized in our culture in everything to Moby Dick to Finding Nemo. There was once a whole industry devoted to murdering them; now there's a movement devoted to saving them. Any way … [Read more...] about 42 Places to Go Whale Watching in California: The Ultimate Guide
The 32 Best Pacific Coast Highway Stops: California Towns, Landmarks, & Restaurants
Sunny beaches. Foggy coastline. Swaying palm trees. Towering redwoods. Playful otters. Flomping elephant seals. Fresh oysters. Vintage wines. Driving the Pacific Coast Highway is not only one of the best California road trips: it’s one of the best … [Read more...] about The 32 Best Pacific Coast Highway Stops: California Towns, Landmarks, & Restaurants
The Ultimate 10-Day California Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary
Barking sea lions. Salty air. Waves crashing on critter-filled tidepools. Rolling hills dusted with bright orange poppies and intersected with redwood-filled valleys. Driving Pacific Coast Highway is the most beautiful road trip in the entire world. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate 10-Day California Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary
11 Perfect Things to do in Paso Robles, California on a Weekend Getaway
Vineyards. Olive trees. Hot springs. Paso Robles, California is one of our absolute favorite places in California, and the perfect spot for a weekend getaway! Located under an hour from San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay, the Central Coast town where … [Read more...] about 11 Perfect Things to do in Paso Robles, California on a Weekend Getaway
12 Magical Things to do in Morro Bay, California (by a local)
When Jeremy first told me about Morro Bay, the tiny town along California's Central Coast where he grew up, I had a picture in my head that looked a lot like Southern California: waving palm trees, beautiful people wearing neon shorts and roller … [Read more...] about 12 Magical Things to do in Morro Bay, California (by a local)
12 Charming Things to Do in Cayucos, California
Cayucos, California is a tiny coastal town located in California's Central Coast, right on the Pacific Coast Highway. Visiting it feels a bit like stepping back in time. Some beach towns feel sort of like you've stepped onto the set of a glamorous … [Read more...] about 12 Charming Things to Do in Cayucos, California
33 Incredible Paso Robles Wineries: the Best Wineries in Paso Robles, California
Paso Robles, California is the Central Coast’s answer to Napa and Sonoma. Located under an hour from San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay, the Central Coast town where my husband grew up, this California wine country town is a trailblazer in its own right, … [Read more...] about 33 Incredible Paso Robles Wineries: the Best Wineries in Paso Robles, California
8 Quintessential Places to Visit on California’s Central Coast
I grew up in an area of California known as the Central Coast. There are no big cities there - nothing like a Los Angeles or a San Francisco, although the area sits exactly in between the two. Instead of bustling cities, what you’ll find is much … [Read more...] about 8 Quintessential Places to Visit on California’s Central Coast
Why My Wife Will Never Go Surfing Again
When it comes to your partner or companion, it's important to be able to read each other. Lia and I have a few different check-ins that we say to each other that hold different meanings in our partnership. One of them is "Is this surfing?" This is … [Read more...] about Why My Wife Will Never Go Surfing Again
The 12 Best Weekend Trips from San Francisco, California
The San Francisco Bay Area has everything to offer the wanderlust hungry, outdoor loving, adventure thirsty traveler. From hiking in the Bay Area to exploring the city of San Francisco, it's hard to get bored here. For us, every … [Read more...] about The 12 Best Weekend Trips from San Francisco, California