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
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
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
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
Next up in Death Valley, we explore the Salt Creek and sand dunes right around sunset. Pretty light makes for pretty photos. Super bloom aside, Death Valley is a beautiful place. Continue reading
Have you heard about the super bloom in Death Valley National Park? I visited last week and have a few posts coming about the wildflowers and other attractions there. This one details our road trip and first glimpse of the super bloom. Continue reading
We cap off our day in Orange County by watching sunset at a stellar beach next to the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel at Dana Point. Continue reading
I knew very little of San Juan Capistrano before visiting — its historic Mission is certainly the highlight, but cute shops along Los Rios Street give the town a breezy and relaxed vibe reminiscent of Hawaii. Continue reading
Time for a Los Angeles day trip — we head south to Laguna Beach in search of pretty coastline, a charming downtown area, and the perfect cup of coffee. Continue reading