California Beaches Blog

Thanksgiving is coming up in just a few weeks and this means only one thing. I gotta run!
With the popularity of turkey trots increasing, the coast is nearly covered with them. So instead of chasing turkeys, you can be one. The 2nd annual Turkey Festival at Lopez Lake in San Luis Obispo County draws hundreds [...]

Californians love their islands–and so do tourists. From the romance of the Avalon Ballroom (shown in the photo above) where big bands performed in concerts and dances, to the hillsides dotted with colorful houses, the island exudes charm. It usually begins the moment you arrive and begin to step off a boat. As you look [...]

Ukiah, Calif.–Mendocino County is one of California’s most beautiful coastal refuges for escapees from the city. Beautiful redwood forests and fertile fields ideal for growing all sorts of berries ranging from blackberries and raspberries to grapes for wine-making all create a rural paradise not seen in the beaches and bays of big cities such as [...]

California–When visiting California, there are many types of vacations to enjoy such as  beach vacations, mountain vacations, lake vacations, state parks, national parks, island vacations, theme park attractions and seasonal and holiday vacations. We have always favored the California beach vacation,  but combining it with other types makes for great exploring and a wide range [...]

I love my National Parks in California. And, if I had my way, I’d be driving in the gates of Yosemite National Park right now! Since the in-park hotels are pretty booked, I’d stay outside the gate at Tenaya Lodge, or down the road at Yosemite View Hotel. The point is that I don’t live [...]

Pack your bags and head north of the border (of Mexico) to San Diego, America’s favorite border town. Did you know that in past years, this has been one of the busiest border crossings in the world? In San Diego, salsa rhythms and foods mix with Irish pubs and metal music to make for a [...]

Tenaya Lodge in Fishcamp, California is a great escape from L.A.
Fishcamp, Calif.–Many  Californians have never heard of Fishcamp. I hadn’t heard of it, and when I finally did a few years ago, I envisioned some smelly place with fishing and log cabins. It just didn’t sound appealing as a vacation getaway. But thanks to a [...]

Santa Barbara, home to Neverland Ranch, is all about things that matter most. Though many will continue to flock to Los Olivos and the gates of the former estate of Michael Jackson in Santa Barbara County, there are may reasons why this Central Coast destination ranks number one among tourists in polls. Some say it’s [...]

Being a beach isn’t easy. Beaches are places of solace, inspiration, and excitement. They come in all sorts of colors and textures, ranging from the sugar sands of Florida’s beautiful destination beaches  to even black in places such as California’s Sonoma coast or Golden Gate NRA across the bay from the city of San Francisco.  [...]

Take a vacation to California’s Gold Country in Calaveras County and Amador for foods, fruits, vegetables, and wine!