National and State parks of California - Visit California and Beyond

Palm Springs to Joshua Tree National Park

by emorata | Apr 26, 2023 | Best of Southern California, California Adventure and Recreation, California Road Trips, National and State parks of California

Explore Palm Springs to Joshua Tree National Park I love doing this day trip from Palm Springs to Joshua Tree National Park – its an easy day experience to visit all the highlights in the park and a fairly easy drive from the Palm Springs area. Visiting...

California’s National parks, State parks and historic sites

by emorata | Sep 19, 2021 | California Adventure and Recreation, California Historic and Cultural sites, National and State parks of California

California’s National parks, State parks and historic sites With so much amazing landscape, historic monuments and places to visit around California, there’s so much inspiration places to see and experience around the state. I’ve asked these travel bloggers and...

Things to do in Old Town San Diego

by emorata | Sep 1, 2021 | Best of Southern California, National and State parks of California, San Diego

Best Things to do in Old Town San Diego The old town section of San Diego is colorful, easy to walk around and very historic. The district is both a California State Historic Park and also a National historic monument that features the actual look and feel of...

McWay waterfall at Big Sur

by emorata | Aug 17, 2021 | Best of Central California, California Road Trips, Coastal towns and beaches, Monterey, National and State parks of California

Experience McWay waterfall at Big Sur We visit one of the most iconic landscapes waterfall scene at Bi Sur called McWay Waterfall. It’s an easy spot to drive up to and easy walk to the observation area to view this beautiful spot along the coastlines of Big Sur...

Cabrillo National Monument

by emorata | Apr 12, 2021 | Best of Southern California, California Historic and Cultural sites, National and State parks of California, San Diego

Visit Cabrillo National Monument The High point at Point Loma is where the Cabrillo National Monument sits overlooking the massive harbor and San Diego laid out in panoramic view. This monument commemorates the Spaniard explorer, Juan Rodrigues Cabrillo’s setting foot...

Glass beach at Fort Bragg

by emorata | Mar 29, 2021 | Coastal towns and beaches, Best of Northern California, California Adventure and Recreation, National and State parks of California, Quirky, fun and one of a kind attractions & places of interest, Road trips

Explore Glass beach at Fort Bragg in Mendocino I do love taking road trips and this one to visit the Glass beach at Fort Bragg and explore the city and surrounding areas after is a lot of fun in Mendocino. Even though most of the glass remnants are...