On a recent visit to England, I asked some British pop star friends if they could show me a cool English beach town. I’d seen their photos over the years of family vacations at small cabins on the beach, grandchildren exploring tide pools, eating ice cream cones, and exploring wooded areas. So they booked us…
175 W. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California One of my favorite places in California is the Dream Inn Resort Hotel in Santa Cruz! It’s the only beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz County, and features a heated beachfront pool, hot tub, fire pits, restaurant, coffee bar, room service, all rooms with ocean views and private balconies…
I stumbled upon Dillon Beach Resort while looking for cool places in Northern California, and I hit the jackpot! After signing up for their mailing list I was notified of a special they had in March. I jumped at it! I’m delighted to say this is one of the coolest spots I’ve found! Let me…
Capitola is a ridiculously charming beach village in the Monterey Bay of California. Colorful buildings, palm trees, restaurants, shops and pretty vistas galore! It is the perfect spot for a beach mini-break, or a longer stay! For such a small town there are quite a few lodging options. Read on for my recommendations. Be sure…
Capitola is a scathingly charming beach town in Santa Cruz County, California. Colorful, historic buildings, palm trees, restaurants, shops, art galleries, and pretty vistas galore! It is the perfect place for a beach mini-break or a longer stay! Here are my suggestions for the best things to do in Capitola: Go to the Beach! Capitola…
Capitola is an adorable beach village about 6 miles south of Santa Cruz in the Monterey Bay. I have spent more time in Capitola than anyplace else except my hometown. I love it there and want to share my favorite parts so that hopefully you can enjoy them too! This small town has so much…
Is Pacific Grove worth a visit? What’s it like? I sense you wondering these things, so let me fill you in! Pacific Grove (called “PG” by the locals) is a small (pop.15,000) seaside town between Monterey and Carmel, California. There are beautiful beaches & ocean views, lots of those colorful pretty flowers you only see…