California Road Trip, Day Three our first stop is at the Trees of Mystery in Klamath, CA in the Redwood National Park. Taking a break from driving and enjoying a gondola ride for a birds-eye view of the amazing giant redwoods…
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Crescent City CA
Crescent 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…
Newport OR Top Treats
Georgie’s Beachside Grill also has an incredible Chocolate Torte, so make sure you save room. This is an absolute must to try…
Newport OR
Our next stop is at Newport for a little longer stop. This is another great coastal town with a lot of great activities and points of interest. The Oregon Coast Aquarium, Yaquina Lighthouse, Seal Rock, Nye Beach and Devil’s Punchbowl just to name a few…
Lincoln Beach OR
Another break from the drive brought us to Lincoln Beach and Depoe Bay, the coastal drive is gorgeous and this is another beautiful place to stop and relax…
Cannon Beach OR
Continuing our drive down the coast we stopped at Cannon beach to cool off. It is amazing how close we are to this gorgeous sandy beach. Haystack rock somehow makes it even more relaxing here. Cannon Beach is the perfect location for a weekend getaway with an abundance of activities and a large number of bed and breakfast locations right along the beach. Definitely worth coming back for. Pressing on, we are planning to go as far as Crescent City, CA today as we want to go through the Redwood Forest during the daylight…
Top Dining Astoria OR
With so many great places to choose from we decided on a hearty breakfast at Pig and Pancake where they make the usual breakfast fantastic, especially the Potato Pancakes, definitely worth the stop…
Astoria OR
California 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…
Top Dining Seattle WA
A stop in Seattle would not be complete without a quick stop to Pier 54 to sample a bit of seafood, try the shrimp cocktail from Ivars fish bar…
Seattle WA
California Road Trip Day One, With a short drive to Seattle complete we can take in a few fun activities at Pike Street Market and Pier 54 like visiting Ye Olde Curiosity Shop and the Seattle Great Wheel. Followed by a stop to Post Alley to leave your gum on the wall. Enjoy a quick pick me up with some delicious coffee from Seattle Coffee…
Bellingham WA Top Treats
Anthony’s Restaurant has several of the best desserts found anywhere. The lava cake is out of this world, it does however take 20 minutes to bake, so order this one in advance. Included with the Sunset Dinner, you have the choice of a Hot fudge Sundae, an incredible Burnt Cream or an amazing Bailey’s Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse. Secret tip: dine with at least 3 other people and you can share all four!
Top Dining Bellingham WA
Anthony’s Restaurant is one of our many delicious secrets. This Pacific Northwest seafood chain serves up some of the best seafood you will ever have… The crab cakes are out of this world! They are made without any filler, just melt in the mouth pillows of heaven! They offer up many fresh daily seafood dishes. My absolute favorite is the Sunset Dinner, you definitely must try it, available weekdays until 6pm. This four course meal consists of an appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. This dinner is phenomenal and the quality at this price cannot be beat…
Bellingham WA
California Road Trip Day One, we are getting a late start today, but we just want to get going and begin our vacation, Anaheim is 1516.5 miles away. Tonight, we are going to start by enjoying a sunset dinner at Anthony’s Restaurant in Bellingham, WA. Then, continue on to Seattle…
Abbotsford Airshow
If you love the sound of thundering Jets flying overhead, then you will love the Abbotsford International Airshow August 12-14th. You will see many amazing planes on static display including the F-35 this year…
Discovery Trail Abbotsford BC
Discovery Trail is an excellent 62 km paved trail for biking, jogging, rollerblading or walking your dog. Navigate through forest, parks, along creeks and ponds, from the West of the City of Abbotsford continuing East toward the mountains. Abbotsford boasts many greats restaurants and cafes throughout the city where you can take a break along the way…
Abbotsford Top Treats
Lou’s Bar and Grill takes the cake this week with the Chocolate Utopia dessert, stop by you will be glad you did…
Top Dining Abbotsford BC
Lou’s Bar and Grill, I love spicy food, especially spicy wings and I will try them everywhere. Lou’s however serves the best version I have ever had. Have them alone or share some appetizers, they also make a great Spanakopita. For the main course try the Blackened Chicken Sandwich with avocado, it is mouth watering. Make sure you save room for dessert…
Vancouver BC Top Treats
If you want spectacular gelato look no further than Bella Gelato, it may of course involve about an hour wait. However, if you are pressed for time, you will find the Mink Chocolate Café, which is just half a block away…
Capilano Suspension Bridge
The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. Try balancing, along with 1000 other people as you walk over this suspension bridge 230 feet above the Capilano River…
Top Dining Maple Ridge BC
After a good workout we stopped for a late lunch to enjoy some appetizers at the Witch Craft Beer Market and Bistro in Maple Ridge. This is a great little pub where kids are allowed prior to 8 PM…
Always Stir 