Napa Valley, renowned for its world-class wines, is an ideal destination for couples or a group of friends. Although the wine is the biggest draw, the region’s natural beauty is another reason to put this destination on your bucket list.
California’s coastline is known for its diversity and beauty. The stretch along the Pacific Coast Highway south of the Monterey Peninsula is known as Big Sur and offers some of the most breathtaking views on the West Coast of the
California is a big state with many varied destinations to choose from. An excellent place to start exploring California is where its history began: San Diego. San Diego is one of first spots where Europeans stepped ashore on the entire
Los Angeles: a city as iconic as the stars who live there. Not only is it the legendary home of entertainment, but it’s also home to some of the most well-known landmarks in America. It’s also the second-largest city in
The California coast is simply stunning. When we lived in California a few decades ago, we frequently enjoyed weekend and day trips. There is just so much to see in California! Stretching more than 650 miles, California Highway 1 has
My family’s last pre-pandemic family vacation was a trip to California. During that trip, we spent three full days exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. We also spent a day at Pinnacles National Park, but I’ll save that for
MY Museum is the Monterey County Youth Museum. This small museum is perfect for kids ages 7 and under. Although my kids were quite a bit older, we decided to check it out for my readers who have younger children. There’s
We recently returned from a road trip during which we saw almost a dozen national parks, and you know what? My kids kept talking about one of the parks that we visited almost a year ago, one that I hadn’t
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is an immensely popular attraction in California and is frequently named one of the best aquariums in the country. My husband and I had been there two or three other times, but before we had kids,
If a high-rise hotel on the beach is your ideal vacation, then bypass Carmel-by-the-Sea. But if a relaxing getaway in a quiet and quaint little village that feels like it belongs in Europe is more your style, then Carmel-by-the-Sea is
