before you go hiking at Elkhorn Slough, stop at Phil’s Fish Market in Castroville for some delicious fried artichoke hearts and fish & chips  Hike #12 for 2025 We hiked a 2-mile loop on mostly flat gravel trails and saw 13 different species of birds! A slough is an inlet that is sporadically filled with … Continue reading Elkhorn Slough – Hike
Our visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium was somewhat disappointing. Many of the live exhibits they have had in the past had been removed. A lot of virtual exhibits had been added. I’m sure this is better for the animals but the experience wasn’t what it once was. It was still enjoyable, but it would … Continue reading Monterey Bay Aquarium 2025
Our trip to the Monterey Peninsula included a morning spent at Ryan Ranch Disc Golf Course. We played 9 holes with 7 people. We divided ourselves into two teams and played a scramble. In a scramble, each player takes a turn throwing their disc and congratulates the person on their team who threw the best … Continue reading Ryan Ranch Disc Golf Course – Hike
My happy place! 🩵 Before heading to the beach at Carmel-by-the-Sea, we highly recommend stopping by Bruno‘s Market to get custom sandwiches. They are amazing! There is no better place to enjoy a sea salt caramel by the sea than Carmel-by-the-Sea. This was my youngest son‘s idea, and we found the delicious caramels at Bruno‘s … Continue reading Carmel-by-the-Sea
Hike #10 for 2025 This was on my most-desired activity list for our vacation to the Monterey Peninsula in California. It’s one of my absolute favorite places to hike and explore. It’s $10 per vehicle and well worth the price. If you get the chance to visit here, you won’t be disappointed! The parking lot … Continue reading Point Lobos State Park – Hike
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