Shae, Truffles and I spent mid-December 2021 to mid-March 2022 in California, doing a loop around the state. It was interesting being back in the state as we'd lived there for four months more than a decade ago. I'd liked SoCal's weather and general vibe and so thought I'd … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From California
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6 Great Places To See Marine Wildlife Along The California Coast
California is known for having beautiful scenery and great wildlife. It definitely didn't disappoint while we were there for ~3 months earlier this year. I love animals and photography, so I wanted to share my favorite spots with you. Here is my list of 6 great places to see … [Read more...] about 6 Great Places To See Marine Wildlife Along The California Coast
Driving The California Coast From San Francisco To Los Angeles
After spending a very enjoyable six days in San Francisco, Shae, Truffles and I drove down the California coast to Los Angeles. We could've done the drive in a day or two, but there were a few places we wanted to stop at along the way. As a result, we spent eight days driving … [Read more...] about Driving The California Coast From San Francisco To Los Angeles
6 Days In San Francisco: Here’s What We Did
At the end of February/beginning of March, we visited San Francisco for six days. I wasn't quite sure what to expect given the bad rap San Francisco gets from some people and news outlets, but I really enjoyed our time there. I think that was helped by the weather. San … [Read more...] about 6 Days In San Francisco: Here’s What We Did
San Francisco Cable Car Museum: Free & Dog-Friendly
Cool information, dog-friendly location* AND free!? It's all our favorite things coming together at the San Francisco Cable Car Museum. After riding on an iconic San Francisco cable car, it made what we were seeing at the museum so much more fascinating. Located in Nob Hill, … [Read more...] about San Francisco Cable Car Museum: Free & Dog-Friendly
Riding The Cable Car In San Francisco – So Much Fun!
There were a few things we knew we wanted to do in San Francisco. See the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Alcatraz, get something to eat or drink at Ghirardelli and check out Fisherman's Wharf. There was something else we wanted to do too - ride one of the city's iconic cable … [Read more...] about Riding The Cable Car In San Francisco – So Much Fun!
Riding GoCars in San Francisco
Last summer I had the opportunity to spend a week with my friend Mary in California. We did it all! We rented a convertible, started in San Francisco and drove down to LA. We hiked, did a wine tasting tour in Napa and Sonoma, drove down Highway 1, went to some fancy dinners, … [Read more...] about Riding GoCars in San Francisco
Escape To Alcatraz: Visiting The World-Famous Prison
The name 'Alcatraz' evokes all kinds of images and associations. A prison. Escape attempts. The Rock. An island. Isolation. Movies. Dangerous and infamous prisoners. It's also somewhere we'd highly recommend visiting if you ever take a trip to San … [Read more...] about Escape To Alcatraz: Visiting The World-Famous Prison
Hotel Review: InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, CA
For our six days in San Francisco, we stayed at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco in Nob Hill. That would normally have been out of our price range, but by using free night certificates for some of the nights, we were able to reduce how much we had to pay … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, CA
5 Great Places To View The Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is perhaps the most iconic symbol of San Francisco, CA. The suspension bridge connects San Francisco with Marin County and is part of Hwy 101 that stretches from northern Washington state down to southern California. Due to its size and location, there … [Read more...] about 5 Great Places To View The Golden Gate Bridge