When you walk through the revolving door into the lobby of the historic Santa Maria Inn, it feels as if you are stepping back in time. The hotel was originally built in 1917 and has been added onto and remodeled numerous times over the years, but they have kept the historic theme in tact with […]
Destinations
Day Trip To The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge 🦆
Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes are an absolutely beautiful place on the California coast. After driving through the fertile Santa Maria Valley where I passed by vineyards and and a variety of farms where harvest was in progress, the sand dunes are a stunning contrast. The dunes are different than those nearby Pismo Beach, which is a popular recreation […]
The Luffa Farm Tour in Nipomo 🧽
Do you know how luffa sponges are grown? Before my visit to The Luffa Farm in Nipomo, I knew that luffa is a gourd, but that was just about the extent of my knowledge. It was fascinating to tour the farm and learn all about the interesting and versatile luffa. Complimentary tours are offered Wednesday […]
La Jolla’s Pantai Inn ☀️
Looking for a getaway that will allow you to relax and escape from the stress of daily life? Pantai Inn in La Jolla is the perfect place. Sometimes when I travel, I plan a detailed and busy schedule ahead of time. For this trip, my goal was relaxation, so I left my schedule wide open. […]
California Central Valley Farm Tour
Have you ever been on a farm tour? I find it fascinating to see first hand how farmers produce the food that we eat. I often stop at farms and farm stands when I’m travelling. This time, I spent my entire trip touring a variety of farms in California’s San Joaquin Valley with the California […]