Carmel is a seaside town in California that looks like an English village. Also called Carmel-by-the-sea, it is home to artists, poets, authors, musicians..
Category: California
Vistas from California’s ‘Devil Mountain’
Several Springs ago, we had driven to the top of Mt. Hamilton and seen Santa Clara Valley from a height of 4,200 odd feet. Then last Fall, in what was…
A brush with California’s volcanic and glacial past
There’s a state on the west coast of the United States that’s known for its beaches, its wine country, it’s Pacific Coast drives, it’s entertainment capital, even its history of…
Adding some Greek and Roman touch to San Francisco
Palace of Fine Arts is a must-see structure in San Francisco, CA. Built in Greek and Roman style of architecture …
A hike into Elephant Seal territory
If Winter has passed it means breeding season is done and it is time for molting. Spring and Summer months mean a good time to visit Elephant Seal habitat because…
Where Pacifica meets the Pacific
Just south of San Francisco is a beach town that is quieter and calmer in comparison. I hear it is a playground for surfers and hikers. We found ourselves visiting…
Now that the spring is in the air…
Now that the spring is in the air, Vasona Park in Los Gatos – California is a place to visit if you love wildflowers and if you live in or…
The Lone Cypress
Called the Lone Cypress, this tree is believed to have survived in its rocky environs for over 250 years. This tree can be seen when you go on the 17…
A redwood route for a hike with a tyke
When you’re a parent, especially of children five and under, hiking is an activity you push aside thinking of the hassles and the dangers that may come your way. Add…