“It’s so surreal and beautiful in its own way.
It really feels like you’re on a different planet.”
“CRIMINALLY Underrated: Half Moon Bay/Pacifica area.
“It’s so surreal and beautiful in its own way. It really feels like you’re on a different planet."
The entire drive is absolutely STUNNING, especially if you take the Skyline route.
“Crestline is very cool.
Its near Lake Arrowhead, just before Big Bear.
Similar vibe, but it’s nowhere near as crowded.”
3.“Monterey!
Such an amazingly beautiful place, and the aquarium there is top-notch and right on the water.”
4.“Solvang.
It’s a gorgeous drive and a great town.”
“Pacific Coast Highway.
I know it is fairly popular, but it is hard to describe just how beautiful the drive is.
A lot of neat small towns tucked away along the way, too.”
It really feels like you’re on a different planet.
“The most underrated places to visit in California are the California Missions.
There are over 20 from San Diego to Sonoma.
By visiting you get to see beautiful architecture and learn about their rich history.”
9.TheSalton Sea, found in the Southern California desert, is technically anecological disaster.
But if you want to feel like you’re visiting another planet, I can’t recommend it enough.
“The Redwoods, specifically the Grove of Titans which is right outside Crescent City.
“Pinnacles National Park is so underrated.
Although people are starting to catch on and its getting busy.”
“TheMission Innin Downtown Riverside.
Its a gorgeous Spanish-style hotel built in the early 1900s.
There are so many great photo ops amongst the Gothic architecture.
They have an amazing Festival of Lights during the holiday season and even the prettiest gold-gilded chapel for weddings.
I recommend Sunday brunch there as well!”
“Hubby surprised me with a quick trip with a few days in Sausalito.
We stayed at Inn Over Tides and our balcony hung over the water.
Muir Woods walk early in the a.m. Vodka tasting at the Hanson Gallery.
Not too crowded in the spring.
Great views right on the Bay.
Then a few days in Carmel by the Sea.
Had never even heard of it before but it was incredible.
Lunch at Pebble Beach impressive.
Then the cute little town of Carmel.
Cool shops, great dining.
Carmel has a sense of calm.
Check it out; it’s only by street names!!!”
“Ive lived up and down the California coast and inland as well.
Tips from a born and raised SoCal girly.”
18.Julianis a mountain town in San Diego County known for its apple orchards.
I lived in Santa Rosa during high school and college.
Its so beautiful and theres lots to do.
