San Francisco’s literary oasis: City Lights Bookstore and the Beat Museum
In the heart of San Francisco, where echoes of the “Summer of Love” and the enduring hippie spirit still resonate, …
Monterey Bay Aquarium
What to do in Monterey and Pacific Grove Jellies are one of Mother Nature’s strangest and most beautiful wonders. They …
California state park captures gold rush era. a western version of colonial williamsburg, virginia
Main Street in Columbia State Historic Park is designated for only horse-drawn vehicles. The state park is California’s version of …
How to visit national parks and avoid crowds
For years I’ve been trying to figure out how to visit National Parks and avoid the crowds. From the Grand …
Go beyond the vineyards for the sonoma county you may not know
When you think of Sonoma County, images come to mind of vineyards and vine-covered hillsides, elegant tasting rooms and fabulous …
Treasures of california gold country
History, adventure, chic western towns and gold: You’ll find them all in California’s Calaveras County. As we drove to California …
Carmel, monterey and big sur with your pet
Carmel, Monterey and beyond with your pet. Tips for pet travel. When I was young our pets stayed in the …
Marin county. nestled between San Francisco and napa.
Where is Marin County and why go? When the frigid fog rolls into San Francisco, locals head across the Golden …
Paso robles. wine tasting and concerts.
Paso Robles, mid-way between San Francisco and Los Angles, is known for wine tasting and summer concerts. Recently my husband …
Paso robles. wine tasting and concerts.
Paso Robles, mid-way between San Francisco and Los Angles, is known for wine tasting and summer concerts. Recently my husband …
San franciscobest things to do recommended by locals
Click here IMG_4779 to listen to the seals at Pier 39 in San Francisco. As a San Francisco local, we …
Romantic ocean view resorts in southern california
Eat, sleep and soak in Southern California’s most romantic ocean view resorts. The Lodge at Torres Pines, La Jolla and …
Best walks in San Francisco. secrets from the locals.
The best walks in San Francisco are free. As local residents, here are our secrets. Golden Gate Bridge Walk The …
Mellow mendocino – a favorite San Francisco getaway
There are many reasons San Franciscans drive north along the rugged, dramatic coast to Mendocino. With so may San Francisco-based …
California road trip through the vineyards
Many travelers think only of Napa or Sonoma when they plan a California wine road trip. Don’t miss out on …
Getaway to carmel and monterey bay aquarium
A shared obsession with with the ocean was the unlikely impetus for a family trip to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Our children …
Romantic wine country getaway in sonoma valley
From the moment I pulled into the discrete entrance to the Kenwood Inn and Spa, I felt like I’d returned …
Romantic wine country getaway in sonoma valley
From the moment I pulled into the discrete entrance to the Kenwood Inn and Spa, I felt like I’d returned …
Five easy hikes in San Francisco
With over 40 hilltops (and 70 by some accounts), San Francisco is the second hilliest city in the world. While …
Five easy hikes in San Francisco
With over 40 hilltops (and 70 by some accounts), San Francisco is the second hilliest city in the world. While …