California Coast

We begin our trek north,
stopping to kayak for a couple hours at the
San Vicente Reservoir.

Our campsite in San Diego was the Dos Pico County Park.  It was quite nice and we enjoyed a nice hike there.

All the best photos are by Jada.

 

At our stop for the night, we met the
local felines.

They made themselves at home!

Still in Jada's home!

Other locals entertained us, as well.

The property was used as a movie set for some of the 
westerns filmed when we were younger.

The next day included a visit
at the Falkner Winery
while we continued our trek to another spot
along the California coast.

Beautiful drive thru wine country.

Enroute north, we visited a pottery friend 
of Jada's near Santa Barbara.
He hosted us for a visit to the 
studio and gallery where he works.
These are some of the pieces his
colleagues have created.

Jada and Gary Sullivan

Jada found a terrific campground along the coast,
Jalama Beach County Park,
just south of Vandenburgh Space Force Base.
Very rural and a l-o-n-g drive from civilization.
Our kind of place!

The hikes along the beach were beautiful
with lots of birds, dramatic waves,
and interesting rocks and stones.

Sadly, some tar (from the offshore oil rigs?)
was present.  Thankfully, not a lot.

Those are natural designs in this rock!

The seagulls were fun, unafraid and
entertaining.

As we made our way further northward,
these interesting trees with unique
trunks were quite notable.

In our next campground,
Pinto Lake City Park, Watsonville, CA.

Jada's gardening skills are evident as
her bonsai tree is flourishing.

Our touring along the central coast
led us to Monterey and her
"Kissing Rocks."

The drive around the Monterey
Peninsula is gorgeous,
including the famous
"Lone Cypress."

Our drive included opportunities to
watch seals along the coast.

After driving further north to San Francisco Bay
I flew back east while Jada visited friends
and fun venues like the home of
Irish Coffee in San Fran.