Santa Monica CA

dsc08507f2Continuing our drive through some vineyards on the 101, it was hard not to stop at all the wineries.  We are already planning a return trip to enjoy some locations that we spotted. We are now on the last stretch to Santa Monica where we will spend the day enjoying a bike ride along the beaches of Venice, Santa Monica and Malibu…

Top Dining Monterey CA

dsc08459fFisherman’s wharf is where you will find dozens of great restaurants. We decided on one called Crabhouse Seafood Grill, it was fabulous and the three of us split a lobster, a crab and a steak it was amazing. All seafood aside we also stopped for Breakfast at a really popular restaurant called Crepes of Brittany, the crepes were incredible as well…

San Francisco CA Top Treats

img_1733fWhile on Pier 39 stop by Trish’s Mini Donuts, they are amazing, then grab a coffee from Biscoff to go with it.  This is a smooth cup of coffee served along with a sample size cookie. Then after some shopping and time for it all to settle, Ghirardelli of course! The chocolate is melt in the mouth delicious and the sundaes are decadent…

Crescent City CA

dsc03956f2Crescent City, CA is where we are ending our drive on Day two as we are about to enter the Redwood Forest and we want to enjoy driving it through the day. We have driven over 600 miles so far, this magnificient little coastal town is a gorgeous place to wake up as it sits on the ocean and the edge of the Redwood Forest. This location has been the backdrop for many great movies, most notable were; ET, Jurrasic Park and one of the Star Wars films, just to name a few. I snapped this photo, first thing in the morning as the fog and sun were breaking through the trees…

Astoria OR

dsc03713fCalifornia Road Trip Day Two, We are leaving Seattle and playing it by ear to see how far we can make it on our second day. Some of the cool stops along the way include Astoria OR. This little town home to the filming of the movie “Goonies,” offers many great activities such as zip lining, ocean kayaking, hiking at Lewis and Clark National Park or climbing the Astoria Column for a great view of the area. When you are ready for a break, you will find many great restaurants and pubs. Stop by Pier 39 for a great coffee with an amazing view of watching sea lions at Coffee Girl or, if you prefer a cold one, Rogue brewery is right next door. This little town is certainly worthy of a return visit…