California

It's really hard to get a last minute tee time at the famous Torrey Pines Public Golf Course.  High demand for a great course with stunning views of the ocean.  We joined the cancellation list, [...]

We had a pretty chill long weekend in Santa Barbara to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary.  Long walks on the beach, great food - we even reread our wedding vows to each other!

Sequoia National Park highlights include the Mac Daddy of all trees, General Sherman (the largest tree in the world!), Moro Rock climbing, driving through the Tunnel Log and abundant wildlife. The combo of high elevation, [...]

Santa Monica is a quick flight from Vegas, and a great way to escape the heat.  Mike and nephew Chet had a great time boogie boarding/surfing, and I loved walking the beaches for miles. [...]

Driving along 17 Mile Drive in Carmel, CA with jaw dropping views. My favorite stop (besides Pebble Beach!) is Bird Rock. Back in 1930, it was covered with 4 to 5 feet of pelican and [...]

We dropped in on my brother in Carlsbad, CA for a quick visit.  It's nice to be able to see people now that pandemic restrictions are easing just a bit.  We're still being very careful [...]

Death Valley is an incredible place to go EXCEPT in the summer, when temperatures have reached 134 degrees Fahrenheit!  Some roads are quite steep, and signs posted require that you turn off your car's air [...]

Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California is a bizarre landscape where rocks and cactus pop up with strange and beautiful formations.   The Colorado and Mojave deserts meet here. tr

Hollywood!  We did all the touristy stuff: Sid Grauman's Chinese Theater, the old Max Factor Building (now the Hollywood Museum), the Dolby Theater where the Oscars are held annually, and the Hollywood Museum of Illusions. [...]

Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful courses in the world, Pebble Beach, built in 1919, hugs the rugged coastline and has wide open views of the Pacific Ocean.  The U.S. Open has been hosted here [...]

With mixed feelings, we said goodbye to Tahoe.  We, along with Dan and Vicki, Jim Foster and a couple of local guys, spent the last three days there, moving, hauling to the dump, cleaning and [...]