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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

Visit California’s national and state parks and other historical monuments and treasures 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...

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

Step Back in Time and Experience the 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...

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

Discover the Majestic Beauty of McWay Waterfall in Big Sur One of the most Iconic spots to visit and photograph in Big Sur area is McWay waterfall. A visit to McWay falls is easy with a short trail hike to an observation area above the falls. The iconic 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

A visit to Cabrillo National Monument in Southern California (updated) 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,...

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

Marvel at the Beauty of Glass Beach at Fort Bragg: Nature’s Spectacular Sea Glass Haven Probably the most well-known glass beach in northern California is the Glass Beach at Fort Bragg. Best known for beach coming and finding the bits of tumbled glass that...

Pinnacles National Park

by emorata | Mar 24, 2021 | Blog, Best of Central California, California Adventure and Recreation, Monterey, National and State parks of California, Road trips

A complete guide to visiting Pinnacles National Park One of the most offbeat national parks that doesn’t come across everyone’s radar in California is Pinnacles National Park located in the central California plains area that’s less than 42 square miles (the smallest...