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Restaurant guides, coastal walks, road trips, and cooking outdoors. California, Baja, and the places in between.
Todos Santos Baja California Sur — colonial town and Pacific coast beach guide from Leucadia Mercantile
A Guide to Todos Santos, Baja California SurThe Place

A Guide to Todos Santos, Baja California Sur

May 5, 202611 min Read More
Self-Realization Fellowship meditation gardens above Swamis Beach, Encinitas California — Leucadia Mercantile Journal
The Meditation Gardens Above Swami’sThe Place

The Meditation Gardens Above Swami’s

May 6, 20266 min Read More
Fletcher Cove Park Murals
The Ceramic Murals at Fletcher Cove Park — Solana Beach, CaliforniaThe Place

The Ceramic Murals at Fletcher Cove Park — Solana Beach, California

May 6, 20264 min Read More
Big Sur Coastline looking south from Nepenthe Restaurant
The California Coastal Road Trip — LA to Big Sur & Carmel on PCHThe Place

The California Coastal Road Trip — LA to Big Sur & Carmel on PCH

May 6, 202619 min Read More
Camping and cooking at San Elijo State Beach — a camp kitchen menu from Leucadia Mercantile
Camping and Cooking at San Elijo State Beach — A Camp Kitchen MenuFood & Drink

Camping and Cooking at San Elijo State Beach — A Camp Kitchen Menu

May 6, 202615 min Read More
A Weekend in Encinitas — What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to StayFood & DrinkThe Place

A Weekend in Encinitas — What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay

May 8, 202612 min Read More
Valentina Restaurant Encinitas
Where to Eat in Leucadia: A Local’s Guide to the Best Restaurants on the 101Food & DrinkThe Place

Where to Eat in Leucadia: A Local’s Guide to the Best Restaurants on the 101

April 16, 202610 min Read More
Coastal North County San Diego Hiking Trails - Torrey Pines
Coastal North County San Diego Hiking Trails: The Best Trails and Beach WalksOutdoors

Coastal North County San Diego Hiking Trails: The Best Trails and Beach Walks

May 1, 202616 min Read More
Dog Friendly Santa Cruz
Dog Friendly Santa Cruz: A Practical Guide to Beaches, Parks & PatiosDog CareFood & DrinkOutdoorsThe Place

Dog Friendly Santa Cruz: A Practical Guide to Beaches, Parks & Patios

April 16, 202617 min Read More
Dog Friendly Beaches in San Diego
Dog-Friendly Beaches in San Diego: A Local’s Honest GuideDog CareOutdoors

Dog-Friendly Beaches in San Diego: A Local’s Honest Guide

April 16, 202613 min Read More

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