California

  • Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, California

    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 this is when the Northern Elephant seals settle down on shore, bask in the warm sun and let go...
  • A Walk in the Park: Central Park, Santa Clara

    This is Santa Clara’s own Central Park. All of 50 odd acres, this park in California’s Bay Area is a pretty place, which is well landscaped with lawns, water fountains and all. The park’s proximity to several residential areas makes it a good place for a stroll, for little...
  • 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 Pacifica, CA on a cloudy day so there weren’t a whole lot of surfers out at sea that day....
  • OurWorld: Alum Rock Park

    Alum Rock Park in San Jose is said to be one of the oldest municipal parks in California. Dating back to the early 1870s, this park still wears some signs of its historical past. The landscaped part of Alum Rock park is an area for a family day out...
  • Spring - Vasona Park

    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 are visiting the San Francisco Bay Area. We picnicked there last spring and had a delightful day. How could...
  • 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 Mile Drive in Monterey, California. Linked to OurWorldTuesday Places near The Lone Cypress/ 17 Mile Drive You might also...
  • A whale of bones!

    Blue Whale Skeleton  I’ve never seen a Blue Whale. However, I was fortunate enough to see the skeleton of the ‘largest living creature’ at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Santa Cruz, California. Below is a picture of a Blue Whale’s scull. If you like this post, you might also...
  • Stop and smell the roses

    A place to stop and smell the roses — literally. This picture is from San Jose’s Municipal Rose Garden, a place the city would like to call the ‘Best Rose Garden in America‘ for it got that recognition in 2010.*Another interesting fact about this Rose Garden is that it...
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