A hike to the sands of Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes

An account of a hike through the Oso Flaco Lake Trail to see some sand, and the flora and fauna of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dune system. Come, take a virtual trip with us to this rich preserved area on California’s Central Coast.

You and your car could have a beach day at Oceano Dunes

If you are in California and enjoying beach weather, it’s not too difficult to get yourself to the coast. We’re certainly spoilt for choice, here in the Golden State. Now…

Things to do at Avila Beach this summer

If you are looking for a small Californian beach-town to holiday in — this summer or next — you could consider Avila Beach on the Central Coast. Avila Beach We…

Sights from ‘el sur grande’ or Big Sur

A long-time ago, there was a place known as el pais grande del sur on California’s Central Coast. This was the ‘big south country’ that lay south of the Monterey Bay area,…

Art on lifeguard towers

This week for Monday Mural I’ve got some lifeguard tower art to show you. These are from Avila Beach on California’s Central Coast. Avila Beach is a small beach town…

Jule Hus: It’s always Christmas here

Christmas isn’t until another six months but there’s a place in Solvang in California where it is Christmas all year round. Be it February or August, there’ll be Christmas trees…

A balcony with a Venetian View

A few years back, there was a time when we needed to break from the daily grind and we made a quick weekend trip to the Central Coast of California.…

Found on Capitola Beach: A seawall of Tile Art

This week for Monday Mural, I’m taking you back to Capitola to show you some art-on-ceramic-tiles along a seawall in this seaside village on California’s Central Coast. This tile art…

360degrees | Pismo Beach

 Today, I take you to Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo County. Pismo lies on California’s Central Coast and is known for its long beach and its 1200ft long pier.…

Carmel: A Storybook Town on the California Coast

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..