Planning a road trip along California’s exquisite coast? Consider including a visit to Arroyo Grande, California, a charming historic city that remains largely undiscovered by tourists. Arroyo Grande, near the larger city of San Luis Obispo, takes you back in time about 100 years. Stroll leisurely through Arroyo Grande with its wood-slated houses surrounded by…
When you visit this sunny California town, consider exploring a few of Santa Barbara’s independent bookstores. Santa Barbara, celebrated for its stunning beaches and laid-back coastal charm, offers visitors and locals alike a picture-postcard place to enjoy life. And along with this vacation vibe, Santa Barbara boasts a rich cultural and educational side that can…
For a relaxing getaway in Southern California, my first choice of destination is Santa Barbara, home of iconic Stearns Wharf. Known as the American Riviera, Santa Barbara hugs the central coast, about 90 miles northwest of Los Angeles. You have the Pacific Ocean as well as the Santa Ynez Mountains to enjoy. Whether you’re wanting…
Santa Barbara is a gem of a small city on the coast just a two-hour drive north of Los Angeles. Ringed by stately foothills, filled with appealing Spanish-style red and white architecture, and hugging a crescent of seashore, Santa Barbara is the place for a perfect getaway to rejuvenate weary city folks. And hotels on…
Santa Barbara, a lovely small city that hugs the California shoreline north of Los Angeles, offers so many ways to relax. And if you’re bringing along your pup, you’re in luck, because pet-friendly Santa Barbara activities abound. Dogs are welcome on beaches, on the wharf, on restaurant patios, and in downtown shops. You can walk…
Historic Santa Barbara, known as the “American Riviera,” offers experiences beyond the obvious. Sure, you can visit and simply relax on the pristine beaches and dine on fresh seafood. But why not also explore some of the history and the landmarks of this small, elegant beach-side city? And you won’t have to look hard at…
You will find so many things to do in Yorktown, Virginia. You can easily fill a day with rich experiences. The picturesque York River and rolling green hills invite you to come and enjoy the scenery. And when you visit, you walk in the steps of the founding fathers of America. Hi there! This post…
One of the highlights of traveling through the state of Virginia is visiting Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson. It’s found high on a hill above the city of Charlottesville. Monticello was for Jefferson a lifelong project. His architectural ideas sprang to life here. He planted gardens and grew vegetables for his dinner table. He wrote…
Visiting Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia is simply an awesome experience. Colonial Williamsburg is the largest outdoor living history museum in the U.S. Restored in meticulous detail to its state in the 1700s, this village of houses, shops, and elegant community buildings takes you back in time to just before the American Revolution. Hi there! This…
Hiking in Mammoth Lakes on a breezy summer day is an experience to treasure. Mammoth Lakes in California offers an abundance of hiking trails for all levels and ambitions. More than 300 miles of trails wind around alpine lakes, climb up rugged mountains, and meander through tree-shaded dirt paths. Pines rise majestically to the sky…