California Coast - My California Travels

Lovers Point beach cove at Monterey Bay trail. A white sandy beach cove with a rocky shore and blue water

Top 19 Things to do in Monterey and Carmel

Pier 39 in San Francisco, bustling with visitors and colorful shops and a carousel.

Visiting Pier 39 in San Francisco: Top things to do

A wide sandy beach with ocean views and a pier in the distance

Top 19 Things to Do in San Diego for First-time Visitors

View of the pool area and ocean from our hotel room in Pacific Beach

Where to stay in San Diego: Best Areas and Hotels

A bright orange and green trolley bus and a sign that reads Old Town San Diego

Old Town San Diego: Top 8 Things to do in this historic neighborhood

A wide paved walkway at Mission Beach and Boardwalk in San Diego

2 days in San Diego Itinerary: Perfect for sightseeing!

Morro Rock with a sandy beach and ocean waves in the foreground on a sunny day

A day in Morro Bay: Top Things to do and Itinerary

a very pink dining room with round pink booths at Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo

My experience staying at the unique Madonna Inn in SLO

Girl sitting on a bench on a creek trail at San Luis Obispo

A day in San Luis Obispo: Top Things to do

A tiled boardwalk in front of a beach with giant letters sign that reads Pismo Beach

A day in Pismo Beach: Things to do and Itinerary