Taking the 17 Mile Drive
When I was 12 my aunt and uncle took me on a trip up north. We stopped in Monterey and drove the 17 Mile Drive through Pebble Beach. It was the highlight of my trip. When I came home I couldn’t stop talking about it […]
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Stopping at Earthbound Farm Farm Stand
I love a good farm stand. Since I’m a city dweller I don’t get to go to them too often so I can’t resist them when I travel. When flipping through the travel guide in my room at the Hofsas House I was happy to […]
Staying at Hofsas House in Carmel-by-the-Sea
full disclosure: I was provided with free accommodations. All opinions are my own. Now that the weather’s warmer and summer’s just around the corner I figure it’s time for another road trip. And what better place to go than the Monterey Peninsula? So last week […]
Touring the Catalina Island Casino
After visiting the Catalina Island Museum I knew I had to take a look around the rest of the Casino. Luckily, I was there just in time to grab a spot on a Behind the Scenes tour. The Casino was built in 1929 and looks […]
Visiting the Catalina Island Museum
Last week I told you all about my glass bottom boat tour on Catalina Island. Well, today the adventure continues as we head back to shore and start exploring the island on foot…and bicycle. Yup, I couldn’t resist the offer of a free bike rental […]
Taking a Catalina Island Glass Bottom Boat Tour
I first visited Catalina Island the summer after I graduated high school. I had a wonderful time but somehow never made a return visit. Until last weekend. I was lucky enough to be given free passage on the Catalina Express and quickly made my way […]