Monterey is an old family haunt. When I was a kid, we used to go to the Monterey Bay Aquarium several times a year to see the jellyfish and eat dry cinnamon rolls from Lily’s. I was terrified that the million-gallon tank would shatter and we would drown, but by the time we got around […]

This is a late one! In the early fall, we dropped off my brother at school in San Diego and made a little pit stop, discovering that there’s quite a lot of things to do in San Luis Obispo along the way. I’d only visited it once before to see the school, but armed with […]

If you’re going to San Francisco, you’d better do two things: One, wear flowers in your hair. Two, walk through the Pacific Heights neighborhood. This is one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city. b.patisserie is my go-to starting point — for a walk, and for food. Try any croissant-based pastry…but also, really anything. I […]

We squished our way through the sand, feet sinking and sliding with each step, (film) cameras in hand, as the waves washed up the shore, ready to discover the things to do in Mendocino. The wind was crisp, an announcement that fall was claiming her territory on this coastal town — and a far cry […]

From a jaunt to the seaside town of Pacifica, just below Daly City. Classic California coastal views on a surprisingly warm day. All we did was pull up to the beach and walk up Mori Point. Parking was tight but I guess that’s part of the adventure. We finished off the evening with a little […]