When traveling on a budget, my family likes to play the “stay in a cheaper hotel and then pretend to stay in a fancier hotel” game. Just because you are not staying at a resort, does not mean you cannot enjoy the property for an afternoon. The best way to do this is eating at … More Lucia Restaurant (Bernardus Lodge)
I never actually tried the food at Big Sur Bakery, but it is the thought that counts. Mostly I wanted to share photos from this little stop along Highway 1 because I found it adorable, I encourage you to stop by this restaurant to actually try the food, and I think these photos perfectly encapsulate … More Big Sur Bakery
Monterey, Carmel-By-The-Sea, and Big Sur are all filled with beautiful scenery and lend themselves to great outdoor activities. However, I was warned before my first visit that the weather is not always the best for outdoor sightseeing. I learned this the hard way when it rained all day on the Saturday I was visiting Monterey. … More Monterey Bay Aquarium
A trip to Big Sur would not be complete without a stop for lunch at Nepenthe, the restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean off the Pacific Coast Highway. After driving along the coast, it is nice to stop for lunch at Nepenthe where you can enjoy looking out over the side of the cliff without worrying … More Nepenthe
While the drive from Monterey to Big Sur might not be the typical length of a traditional road trip, this iconic portion of Highway 1 in California deserves a “road trip” title. Many people add this as a part of their full road trip that they take along Highway 1, but I would argue that … More Monterey to Big Sur Road Trip
I specifically remember hearing about the town Carmel-By-The-Sea back when the realty show, Mrs. Eastwood & Company was on TV. The show followed Dina Eastwood, who was married to Clint Eastwood at the time, and their two teenage daughters. I must have been the only person who watched this show during the summer of 2012 … More Carmel-By-The-Sea (Shopping On Ocean Avenue)
Notes On 17 Mile Drive: My main goal for staying in Monterey Bay, California was to see the beautiful coastline view along highway 1 up to Big Sur, but I took the 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach and I could definitely argue that this view is just as beautiful. It is for sure worth … More 17 Mile Drive
Pebble Beach Resort in Northern California is known for its top notch golf course, so of course I had to have lunch overlooking the 18th hole. There are two restaurants right next door at Pebble Beach, Stillwater and The Bench, that provide the best views. The restaurant Stillwater is more formal and focuses mainly on … More The Bench
Venice Beach is definitely on the top ten, maybe even top three, list of popular and iconic tourist stops in the Los Angeles area. Venice Beach is known for its quirkiness and colorful characters you will most likely find around this area. Although Venice Beach has toned down over the years, due mostly to the … More Venice Beach and Boardwalk
Abbot Kinney Blvd. is definitely the shopping street with the most character in Southern California. Rodeo Drive attracts the most tourists and Melrose Ave. is where you can find popular brands, but Abbot Kinney has a range of unique stores where you can find a variety of awesome things. There are these little touches to … More Abbot Kinney Blvd.
