Visited Yosemite National Park, California

Our first trip to Yosemite National Park was this last Labor Day weekend. Yosemite National Park is a place of incredible natural beauty that really should be experienced in person. There is so much to do and appreciate at Yosemite. Since we have a baby and can't take that hike so  we went head to the lookout at Tunnel View. The views include Half Dome, Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome, and the El Capitan.  

Yosemite has a day-pass reservation system during our visit because of COVID. The reservations are required in an effort to control the crowds and slow the spread of COVID-19. Is it a hassle? Yes, it is. However, we were fortunate enough to score a reservation last September 2020.  We never experienced crowds this low in the valley. So you have to take the good with the bad. Masks are enforced. I can understand if someone takes off their mask to hike but the public areas and shops are half full and customers practice social distancing.

Yosemite National Park is known for its beautiful scenery, gorgeous waterfalls, giant sequoias, and granite mountains & cliffs.

Show Full post »

13 comments California, California State Park, Jeep Adventure, Sierra Nevada, United States, US National Park

Live in the Moment at Ventura's best beaches

My family had always have love for a great beach. The Ventura coastline is one of our favorite beaches to go enjoy in a nice beach day. Checking out the sunrise and some beautiful waves. The atmosphere is always on point and the weather is perfect for a walk along the coast. My family will always had great memories here.

Point Mugu State National Park 

From the day we discovered this place we visit here almost every weekend. The water is clean and the color of the water reminded of me of the waters of Miami as the waves crashed. The beach is uncrowded and parking is free.

Show Full post »

13 comments Beaches and Islands, California, California State Park, United States, Ventura, Ventura County Coast

Visit Inyo National Forest and Sierra Nevada Mountain

 

The gorgeous scenery of the Sierra Nevada mountains.  

Show Full post »

15 comments Bishop, California, California State Park, Hiking Trails, Mountain, Summer Getaway, United States

Visiting Downtown San Diego California

 
 

Downtown San Diego, California

We stayed on one of the hotel in downtown San Diego for a day stop over. Downtown is a lovely vibrate place. If you like architecture there are some really cool buildings. Lots to see and do, it had a good variety of restaurants & bars as well as shops.

Show Full post »

19 comments California, Historic Landmarks, San diego, United States

Visiting Anza Borrego Desert State Park

California is blessed with many fine state parks and this is one of them and the largest in the state.  It has a variety of areas from Badlands to Sandy washes to mountain high desert.  Some people would call it the Colorado desert or the Sonoran desert you're almost on the western fringes of that area with Palm Springs. Basically you're in a desert environment so you have to be aware of having your own gear to survive if you need to. Common sense, you need to wear sunscreen and bring plenty of bottled water available and some sleeping gear in case your car gets stuck or broke. I would also recommend a basic first aid kit and of course some kind of cactus kit including needle nose pliers tweezers maybe duct tape to remove cactus needles.

Show Full post »

17 comments Borrego Springs, California, California State Park, United States, US National Park

The World Famous Cabazon Dinosaurs

You can't miss these giants as they are towering figures right off the highway.  Any one who drives close to the Cabazon Dinosaurs, will stop to see these dinosaurs. And who doesn't like a dinosaur? Located near The Cabazon Outlet Stores and Casino Morongo in Southern California, is a must see when your in the area. You can walk inside of them and see the surrounding desert valley.

Cabazon Dinosaurs is a roadside attraction in SoCal. Featuring two enormous, steel-and-concrete dinosaurs named Dinny the Dinosaur and Mr. Rex. Located just west of Palm Springs, the 150-foot long dinosaur is visible from the freeway to travelers passing by on Southern California's Interstate 10. This roadside dinosaurs are best known for their appearance in the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure.

This is a great classic Americana roadside attraction.

Show Full post »

15 comments Cabazon, California, Jeep Adventure, Museum and Exhibits, United States

To the Beach Baby!

If you regularly visit the beach like us you may want to spend the money investing in a quality beach tent that can provide shade to an entire family. One benefit of the tent is it also contains a ‘floor’ as part of the tent. The floor serves as a good surface for the baby to play or sleep without the baby laying on sand or seashells. The tent is the most compact option.

Show Full post »

28 comments AdBenture, Beaches and Islands, California, California State Park, Summer Getaway, United States, Ventura, Ventura County Coast

Visiting Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve

At the time of our visit in late April, the reserve was closed due to the coronavirus. However,  there are lots of places along side the road  that you can stop and take photos or videos that  are equally covered with the beautiful flowers. 

What a spectacular sight to see thousands of brilliantly orange poppies fluttering and dancing in the desert wind. It's absolutely splendid to see ground, that is usually desert land, sprout these majestic flowers each year. 

Californians, poppies are the brilliant orange wildflowers that carpet our landscape in early spring. A field of these vivid blossoms swaying in the breeze is a real treat for the eye. 

Show Full post »

20 comments Antelope, California, California State Park, Flower Fields, Lancaster, United States

Visited Point Mugu Rock with our Jeep

One of our best stops on the side of Pacific Coast Highway was the Point Mugu rocks. We found this place while driving along the Pacific Coast Highway. Nice place to hangout and taking photos. You could stay here for a while if you want to and look into the vast Pacific blue ocean.

Mugu Rock is a distinctive feature of the coastal headland promontory that has been featured in many film shoots and television commercials.

Its a beautiful day to enjoy the simple blessings we have been given.

Show Full post »

22 comments AdBenture, California, California State Park, Jeep Adventure, Malibu, Road Trip, United States

Watch the sunset at Emma Wood State Beach Ventura California

Emma Wood State Beach is one of my favorite beaches for day trips. It's quite lovely and peaceful compared to the more crowded beaches further down South, and in that way it could be considered a more hidden gem. The sand is nice, there are quite a few logs to climb along. Secluded beach you can primarily focus on the ocean horizon and the waves crashing into the shoreline.

Perfect to explore and certainly a great place for taking your dog on a walk. Dog owners we came across were respectful. They were thoughtful enough to use a leash while we cross paths. If you are into camping, they do have a camp site within walking distance.

By 5:30 and up we watched the most glorious spectacular sunset with waves pounding against the surf-wall.

Show Full post »

32 comments AdBenture, Beaches and Islands, California, United States, Ventura, Ventura County Coast