Glen Oaks : An Eco-Friendly Hotel

After a good, long day we settled in at Glen Oaks, the next best thing if you don't want to spend on luxury accommodations but still want comfort. It's eco-friendly, beautifully designed, modern, uber- clean (very important!) and didn't cost $500 p/nt for such amenities. I loved the hints of retro and traditional outdoorsy decor and overall, was a fully modern hotel housed in cute lodge-like rooms. The best part? The fireplace and heated stone floor! And the delicious inexpensive brunch next door at Ripplewood's. 

Most Beautiful Beaches in Big Sur California

The Big Sur. If you've ever seen photos of it, McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer State Park was probably it. Gorgeous! I thought I was in Hawaii. The water is too cold and wild for swimming but the view makes it all worthwhile. Like I said before, put this place on your list of must see's! There's hiking, picnic & bbq areas, wildlife, & all sorts of activities. But of course, the vistas and panoramas take top honors over everything else.

Roadtrip! The Pacific Coast Highway

The California saga continues! A roadtrip down Pacific Coast Highway 1 to the Big Sur is a must before you die. Mark it down people. We were oohing and aahhing at every curvy turn, it is literally one of the most beautiful landscapes ever. The clouds and fog hang low and then clears out before your eyes to reveal the open feral Pacific – the waves crash hard, the cliffs drop steeply, and the wind is relentless. Raw nature at it's finest, the grand prize being Big Sur...stay tuned for more :-)