Central California - My California Travels

Scenic view of Bixby Bridge along the rugged coastline of Big Sur, California, with the Pacific Ocean in the background.

My visit to the iconic Bixby Bridge in Big Sur

McWay Falls cascading onto a sandy beach, framed by cliffs and lush greenery in Big Sur

My visit to the Iconic McWay Falls in Big Sur

Scenic view of Bixby Bridge along the rugged coastline of Big Sur, California, with the Pacific Ocean in the background.

Scenic Big Sur Drive: Must-do Stops and Attractions from my visit!

Huge boulder lodged between rocks and hiking trail on Bear Gulch Cave Trail in Pinnacles National Park

Bear Gulch Cave Trail and Reservoir Hike in Pinnacles

Sensorio Field of Lights in Paso Robles at dusk - Can see the colorful lights illuminating the rolling hills

27 BEST things to do in Paso Robles (besides wineries)

Paso Robles downtown with low brick buildings and a clock tower seen across from the street

My Paso Robles itinerary for an epic weekend

Sensorio Field of Lights in Paso Robles at dusk - Can see the colorful lights illuminating the rolling hills and can also see the twilight sky colors and shadows of trees in the background. The best view!

Sensorio Field of Lights in Paso Robles: An illuminated evening!

Ocean Ave street in Carmel-by-the-Sea. View of a line of cute shops with flower planters and a sidewalk.

My Carmel-by-the-sea Itinerary for the perfect weekend

A busy street with cars and stores on both sides and a bridge that says Cannery Row Company

My Perfect Monterey Itinerary for 1 to 2 days

Lone Cypress tree at 17 mile drive - a single cyrpess tree on an ocean bluff surrounded by ocean and greenery

Scenic 17-Mile Drive at Pebble Beach (near Monterey)