The Madonna Inn: Kitsch at its Finest
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The legendary Madonna Inn is full of the right kitsch — each of its 110 rooms are decorated in a different theme, like the Safari Room or the Love Nest. Continue reading
Category Archives: Destinations
Taking it SLO in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo — or SLO, according to locals — is a gem of a weekend trip located just a few hours outside of LA. Check out my photo highlights of downtown, including my new favorite coffee spot. Continue reading
An Easter Dinner Party
My sister hosted an elegant dinner party last week with home cooked food in her fabulous apartment. The highlight? Chocolate peanut butter s’mores in a skillet with Peeps. Happy Easter weekend! Continue reading
Epic Sunset at Pismo Beach Pier
One of best places to catch sunset along the Central Coast is under the Pismo pier — the light and shadows are so intense. These are some of my favorite photos so far in 2016. Continue reading
Welcome to Pismo Beach
We spend a pretty epic hour at the Pismo Beach pier, admiring the rolling green hills in the distance as enormous waves crash below us. Continue reading
Checking out Avila Beach, CA
There are a bunch of worthwhile stops along the central California coast that I recently visited for the first time on a road trip over President’s Day weekend. First up: lunch and a stroll along charming Avila Beach. Continue reading
Last Looks from Death Valley
My final post from Death Valley! We drive further south into the park to see more flowers, then check out the naturally occurring rainbow cliffs on Artist’s Drive loop, and hit the sand dunes in daylight. Continue reading
Badwater Basin: The Lowest Point in North America
Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America. While it appears to be covered by ice, it’s really salt — and temps regularly top 100 degrees. Continue reading
Hiking Golden Canyon in Death Valley
We do one hike in Death Valley — Golden Canyon to Red Cathedral. It’s a relatively easy trail with impressive scenery and views, especially at the top of Red Cathedral. Continue reading
Super Bloom Sunrise in Death Valley
We’re up before sunrise to capture the best light in Death Valley — intense colors shifting into soft pastels. Plus millions of wildflowers. These are my favorite photos of the trip. Continue reading