The Golden State’s famous big cities and off the beaten track gems
Capitola is one of those rare beach towns that feels truly magical without trying too hard. Colorful Venetian cottages, ocean views from almost everywhere, walkable restaurants, and zero corporate-chain energy. It’s…
Discover what to do in Capitola, from beach days to unique independent shops, plus my favorite spots from decades of visits, including where to stay.
The best restaurants in Capitola, personally tested by a local. From Gayle’s bear claws to Shadowbrook’s cable car entrance … here’s where to eat.
What to do and see, where to eat in charming and beautiful Pacific Grove California!
San Francisco had been on my “maybe not” list for a few years, thanks to a steady diet of alarming headlines. So I did what any reasonable person would do: I ignored my own caution and went anyway. What I found was a city that’s still gorgeous, still delicious, and still very much worth visiting solo — if you go in with the right expectations and a hotel with a parking garage.