We're spending the weekend in the Premium Private Cottage at Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club in Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains. Unlike any other Los Angeles hotel in Southern California, this resort is tucked away in Malibu Hills wine country, and is a perfect wedding venue, corporate retreat location, or staycation getaway. It boasts several restaurants, including the Malibu Cafe.
Read MoreToday we're hiking the steep trail down to Young Creek Beach to view Black Swift Falls near Ragged Point Inn and Resort. This short but strenuous hike offers magnificent views of the waterfall and California's Big Sur coastline.
Read MoreToday we're exploring D L Bliss State Park on the California side of Lake Tahoe. This park boasts beautiful views of the lake from Calawee Cove, Lester Beach, and Rubicon Trail. We'll also discover Balancing Rock Nature Trail and the historic Rubicon Point Lighthouse.
Read MoreToday we're exploring Garrapata State Park along Cabrillo Highway in Big Sur, California. This central coast Highway 1 destination is filled with picturesque rocky shorelines, hiking trails, wildlife, and redwood trees.
Read MoreToday we're exploring sea caves below Dinosaur Caves Park and Margo Dodd Park in Pismo Beach, California. This rugged coastline in the Shell Beach community is perfect for kayaking, snorkeling, and bird watching.
Read MoreToday we're heading out along the central coast to one of the largest state parks in California, Montana de Oro State Park. Located just 6 miles southwest of Morro Bay near San Luis Obispo, CA, this park boasts a unique habitat that covers over 8,000 acres, including 7 miles of rich shoreline with 3 unique beaches and vibrant tide pools.
Read MoreJade Cove is an amazing hidden gem located at the southern end of Big Sur along the California Highway 1 coastline. North of San Simeon and south of Carmel, this secluded beach is a perfect spot to avoid the crowds.
Read MoreLocated inside Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, El Matador is one of Malibu's most beautiful "not so secret" hidden gems. From striking 100 foot sheer cliff-top views to towering sea stacks, this is a magical beach.
Read MoreToday we're exploring Sand Dollar Beach in Big Sur along California's historic Highway 1. We'll enjoy epic clifftop views perfect for wildlife watching, crashing ocean waves at your feet, and plenty of great picnic areas.
Read MoreToday we're hiking down to Bonsai Rock and Whale Rock in Lake Tahoe. Only 1 mile south of Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, these rocks and crystal blue coves are a perfect place for bouldering, kayaking, and swimming.
Read MoreToday we're exploring San Carpoforo Creek Beach in Hearst San Simeon State Park at the base of the Big Sur coastline of central California. Just a short drive from Ragged Point Inn and the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, this hidden gem features rugged cliffs, sea caves, a lagoon, and wildlife.
Read MoreSanta Cruz Island is the largest of the 5 islands which make up Channel Islands National Park. Of the 9 National Parks located in California, this is the only one you can't reach by car. Join me today in exploring massive sea caves and all kinds of wildlife, including island foxes, dolphins, and bald eagles.
Read MoreCalla Lily Valley is a hidden gem at the northern end of Big Sur California along the Cabrillo Highway coastline. Located in Garrapata State Park near the beach, this valley boasts beautiful native California wild flowers as well as the dazzling white Calla Lilies.
Read MoreI'm celebrating World Oceans Day and taking you to the edge of the Pacific where beautiful rocky shores meet wind swept bluffs at Estero Bluffs California State Park. In 2002 Estero Bluffs joined the CA State Parks system boasting over 350 acres of wetlands, steams, coastal bluffs and tide pools just north of Morro Bay and Cayucus.
Read MoreSerra Cross was originally built over 200 years ago in Ventura, California. This beautiful CA park sits on one acre of open space inside Grant Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Serra Cross is the perfect place for a hike or picnic, and it's available as a special event location for weddings and receptions as well.
Read MoreJoin me today at the Point Estero shipwreck at Estero Bluffs California State Park. In 2017, a fishing vessel mysteriously ran aground off the coast just north of Cayucos and Morro Bay, CA. Although typically partially submerged, during very low tides the wreckage can be explored closeup.
Read MoreOver 100 years ago San Francisco was home to the largest indoor swimming pool complex in the world. Now what is left of the Sutro Bath ruins sits at the edge of the Pacific Ocean in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California, welcoming those who long for adventure, history, and nature's beauty.
Read MoreJoin me for an afternoon on the historic Malibu Pier. This iconic Southern California landmark was originally built in 1905 and has been attracting tourists and locals alike for over a century. Enjoy a delicious farm to table meal, shop for unique gifts, or watch the famous waves that have been drawing surfers from around the world for decades.
Read MoreJoin me as I visit the glassy reflective waters of the Historic Venice Canal District in Los Angeles, CA. These Instagrammable SoCal waterways are perfect for photography or just a quiet walk during high tide at sunrise or sunset.
Read MoreJoin me in exploring Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery on the central coast of California near Hearst Castle, San Simeon, and Cambria. Today I'm sharing the best spots to view these magnificent creatures and the times of year to visit them.
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