San Francisco, California is one of my favorite cities to visit. The popular destination for international travelers is also a stop along the Pacific Coast Highway. But let's be honest: it's expensive, especially when it comes to hotels, shopping, and dining. But it doesn't have to be. There are … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in San Francisco
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In Search of Sea Life in Monterey, California
My memories of Monterey, California dated back over a decade when my family took a road trip from San Francisco. This time around, I was traveling with my mom and her friend down the Pacific Coast Highway. Monterey was a good point to stop for a few days, using it as a base for day trips. The … [Read more...] about In Search of Sea Life in Monterey, California
A Quirky Stay at Madonna Inn
Have you ever booked a hotel stay based on pictures alone? Blog posts and Instagrams from friends and another personal recommendation from a former local led to adding Madonna Inn to my Pacific Coast Highway itinerary. I didn't have the sunny weather that I'd seen captured before, but … [Read more...] about A Quirky Stay at Madonna Inn
A Day in Charming Carmel, California
I vaguely recalled visiting Carmel (or Carmel-by-the-Sea, if you will) as a child and had the t-shirt with a whale on it to prove it. But when driving the Pacific Coast Highway a few months back, it was time for another visit. We'd spent the last few days in Monterey and had seen much of what we … [Read more...] about A Day in Charming Carmel, California
Detouring for the Winchester Mystery House
As early as I could check out library books at Eastvalley Elementary, I was reading books about the weird. Ghosts. Aliens. The disappearance of Amelia Earhart. I loved all things bizarre. My love for these offbeat stories and landmarks has continued into adulthood, as I scour Roadside America before … [Read more...] about Detouring for the Winchester Mystery House