The charm of San Francisco climbs to new heights when Christmas comes to town. Last week we enjoyed a quick get-away to this city — one of my favorite places. We arrived at the Grand Hyatt on Union Square and right away found Christmas in the elegant lobby. It’s easy to fill a couple of…
What do you think of when you see the iconic Hollywood sign? The nine-letter symbol of Tinseltown has perched high on a hill since 1923. It conjures up all that Hollywood and the entertainment industry give us: glamor, film stars who are larger than life, epic movies and enduring TV shows, dreams and drama. You…
Summer Sunday afternoons in Coronado, California offer a free concert in the park for all ages to enjoy. A different band is on tap every week. Last week the San Diego Marine Band provided lively and patriotic music. Horns and drums and fifes filled the air while we all relaxed in camp chairs on the…
One of our favorite hikes in the Lake Tahoe area is the Rubicon Trail. You’ll find the entry to it in D. L. Bliss State Park on Highway 89, about 15 miles north of South Lake Tahoe. Park in the lot and get ready for a breathtaking hike. The trail hugs the hills above the…
The rugged coastline of Monterey features deep blue waters and rocks worn smooth by the pounding of waves. The bay, sheltered from winds and weather, is a peaceful place. Across this bay lies the area of Monterey known as Cannery Row, made famous by novelist John Steinbeck. The tip of the land curves and juts…
A summer afternoon at the Coronado Ferry Landing in San Diego gives you a view across the sparkling bay to downtown San Diego. The white accordion roofs top the Convention Center, site of Comic Con hoopla. The Ferry Landing itself is filled with restaurants, shops, bicyclers, and beach enthusiasts. You can enjoy a seafood dinner…
Want to take a little trip through time, back to the early days of San Diego? You can do that by exploring Presidio Park. The park is known for the tall adobe tower standing on a hill above a busy freeway. This is one of the landmark images of San Diego. The first California mission…
San Diego Old Town preserves a piece of the history of this California coastal city. You can travel back to the mid 1800s as you stroll the wide streets and wooden sidewalks. Buildings from this era are open to the public. Spanish History Old Town San Diego is thought of the first “city” in the…
Saturday in the park, I think it was the Fourth of July People dancing, people laughing. Can you dig it (yes, I can) And I’ve been waiting such a long time For Saturday, Saturday in the park. — Chicago One of the fun times my family enjoys during the summer is a concert and picnic…