As California day trips go, the Monterey Bay area is one of my favorites (with or without a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium). When people come from out of state, this area is always on their list, and I’m happy to drive south a couple hours from San Francisco to spend the day on another bay. If you’re coming from the…
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La Jolla Seven Caves Kayak Tour Even though we only go kayaking occasionally, my favorite place is in La Jolla, CA, whenever we head down to the San Diego area. We especially love the 7 caves tour. Below you’ll find my recommendations for where to book La Jolla kayak tours (best price), and where to dine and stay in La Jolla….
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Carmel California Getaway Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of my favorite places to visit along the California coast (along with Monterey). In a few hours time, you can experience the flavor of this delightful town and enjoy its many courtyards and secret passageways. But the longer you stay, the more you’ll learn about this quirky coastal village. On this page: Carmel cottages…
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Point Reyes California Vacation Skip down this page for: Point Reyes Top Tours Point Reyes Hiking & Biking Trails Point Reyes Kayak Rental Point Reyes Horseback Riding Point Reyes Restaurants We Love Point Reyes Hotels & Lodging Point Reyes National Seashore, in West Marin County, California, provides San Francisco Bay area hikers, bicyclers, and horseback riders with some of the…
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Circus Vargas Discount Tickets: Capitola, San Jose, Pleasanton, Petaluma, Morgan Hill My favorite circus has to be Circus Vargas, and I’ll tell you why. Or just skip down for my roundup of 2018 Circus Vargas ticket deals to their new show Dreaming of Pirates. First, this California-based circus brings back the thrill of the traditional traveling circus, which I find lacking in…
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Catalina Island, California: Ferry Discounts, Activities, Tours, Hotels Skip down for: Catalina Ferry Discounts | Popular Activities and Tours | Hotel Offers My husband and I are California kids from way back, and Catalina Island has been one of our favorite ways to enjoy a day away from the big SoCal cities. The fun starts with the Catalina Ferry (more about that below). Most of…
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San Diego Zoo discounts & coupons, plus hotels near the Zoo. Zoo’s don’t always top my to-do list, but the San Diego Zoo is one of my faves and has something for everyone from innocent tot to jaded octogenarian. Fun for families? Sure. But you don’t need a kid to party with the zoo animals in San Diego. If you’re thinking of going, here are…
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