We decided to mix things up a bit this year with our Disney vacation and picked the west coast parks this time instead of heading to Florida. It was also our first time at Disneyland and California Adventure! I was especially excited about all the Halloween events going on like Oogie Boogie Bash and Haunted Mansion Holiday. All the characters were in their spooky costumes and the parks were really decorated for the fall season, […]
Tag: California
What to see in San Diego in 24 Hours
The southern California city of San Diego is just minutes from Mexico, boasts a rich military history and hosts one of the biggest conventions every year. While there is a lot to see and do in this coastal city, here are a few things to prioritize if you only have 24 hours to pack it all in. Visit La Jolla Cove This small, deep water bay is home to seals, sea lions and a variety […]
Redwoods, Crater Lake & the Oregon Coast
For the final leg of our trip, we left San Francisco and headed up the 101 until cutting over to make a stop at Ft. Bragg. I had planned to swing by Point Reyes National Seashore, but the GPS wasn’t working very well and it didn’t seem like we were headed to the right place, so instead of getting lost and getting stuck somewhere remote like we did last time we were in California, I […]
Exploring San Francisco
With as much traveling as I’ve done, you’d think I would have already visited San Francisco! But it was one major U.S. city that had escaped me over the years, so when planning our Highway 1 trip, I made sure to include a couple days for exploring this beautiful northern California city. For our two night stay in the Bay Area, I booked a super cool vintage airstream! The couple that owns it lives on […]
Highway 1: L.A. to San Francisco
Called one of the most beautiful drives in the United States, Highway 1 spans several states and follows the coast from Washington all the way down to southern California. When driving this route, experts suggest taking days or even weeks to take in the beauty – and I can see why. It’s been on my road trip bucket list for years and while we didn’t drive the WHOLE thing, we did take in quite a […]
Making the Most of Two Days in L.A.
We just got back from a wonderful road trip up Highway 1 in California and Oregon. The weather was beautiful – no humidity, mosquitos or rain. The trip began in Los Angeles, and while we have been there before, it’s impossible to see everything in one visit! In this post, I’ll recap what we did, where we ate, stayed and how to make the most of your time in a city where traffic sometimes throws […]