Travel: United States
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How To Plan a Family-Friendly Vacation in San Diego
The sunny California coast is truly an amazing destination for a family vacation. With a gorgeous climate, beautiful beaches, exciting, kid-friendly attractions, and a laid-back and relaxed vibe, California really has it all. Whlle I was born and raised in Northern Calfiornia, so I'm admittedly partial to that part of the state, if I had…
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Saying Goodbye To Pacifica, It Was Amazing!
Ahhhhhh, what can I say, while we said goodbye to Pacifica on August 3rd, 2021, I’m just now finishing up my posts on the subject! While our vacation rental did not have a gorgeous ocean view or even amazing amenities, it did meet our needs as a family gathering spot, and it was just a…
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Hillsides Filled With Echium Pininana In Devil’s Slide
As we were about to enter the Devil's Slide trail in Pacifica, CA, which I posted about here, I could not believe my eyes……… hillsides filled with tall cone like plants that truly looked like something only seen in Dr, Suess's imagination, not actually in real life! Wow, wow wow, it truly felt like I'd…
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Devil’s Slide Trail In Pacifica, California
Devil’s Slide trail which is actually a discontinued stretch of Highway 1 right on the cliff is a must visit! On our week long stay in Pacifica, California at the end of July there were so many unique coastal experiences and stunning vistas, and one of those was a walk on Devil’s Slide, the walking/biking/multi-use…
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An Amazing Succulent: Rock Purslane
Rock purslane blooms in Pacifica, California, and it is truly a stunning sight! I love gardens and all things botanical and I am always on the lookout for interesting plants and great garden design, where ever our travels take us! The love for all things drought tolerant is particularly strong in California, by necessity, but…
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The Pacifica Pier At Sunset
Our week in Pacifica, California this past summer was truly a delight, and I still can’t believe I was never there! We simply passed it by so so many times on our way to somewhere further away! I have shared with you the Mori Point Hike, The Sharp Park Beach, and the the Sharp…
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The Birds Of Sharp Park Beach, Pacifica
Sharp Park Beach in Pacifica, California, that I wrote about here, had so many delights and I felt so blessed to have it just a five minute walk from our vacation rental. To enjoy this huge flock of birds, who by the way are not your average sea gull, you have to walk down to…
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The Mori Point Trail, Pacifica
The Mori Point trail, Pacifica is truly something special! I grew up in the San Franciso Bay Area, and even lived in San Francisco for a few years, but somehow never made it to Pacifica! Maybe it was just too close to home? And oh my, were we ever missing out on stunning Northern California…
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Sharp Park Beach Pacifica
When I was planning our two week family get together in the SF Bay Area, I was looking for a coastal location with the kind of rugged and stunning beaches I remember from my childhood. And guess what, a mere 25 minutes drive from San Francisco, and only a 10 minute drive from the airport,…