California Coast - My California Travels

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

sandy Avila Beach with a rocky mountain in the background and blue ocean water

Top 7 Things To Do in Avila Beach

This image shows Pier 39 in San Francisco, featuring a lively scene with colorful shops and restaurants along the pier. The foreground includes tourists walking and enjoying the attractions, while the background displays the shops

Top 23 Things to Do in San Francisco for First-time Visitors

San Francisco Bay Cruise going near the Golden Gate Bridge

Taking a San Francisco Bay Cruise: Tour options and Tips

View of Avalon Bay and Catalina Casino on Catalina Island

Fun Day Trip to Catalina Island: Itinerary and Things to do

Boardwalk at Shoreline Village in Long Beach

One Day in Long Beach: Itinerary and Things to do

A suspension bridge with net guards and wooden floors between redwood trees at Trees of Mystery

My visit to Trees of Mystery: A unique redwoods attraction!

Fern Canyon Trail, featuring towering canyon walls covered in lush green ferns, a slowing stream and fallen tree trunks on the trail

14 Best Hikes in Redwood National and State Parks