The Journal

Restaurant guides, coastal walks, road trips, and cooking outdoors. California, Baja, and the places in between.
Sea Lions on the California Coast
Wildlife on the Southern California Coast — What to See on a Coastal Walk Near San DiegoOutdoors

Wildlife on the Southern California Coast — What to See on a Coastal Walk Near San Diego

August 6, 202621 min Read More
Encinitas California Highway 101 Sign
Where to Eat in Encinitas — Independent Restaurants, Bars and Coffee Houses to KnowFood & Drink

Where to Eat in Encinitas — Independent Restaurants, Bars and Coffee Houses to Know

July 31, 202610 min Read More
Santa Barbara
A Weekend in Santa Barbara — The American Riviera GuideTravel

A Weekend in Santa Barbara — The American Riviera Guide

July 27, 202613 min Read More
Refugio State Beach 101 Road Trip
Take the 101 — A California Coast Road Trip from San Diego to Santa CruzTravel

Take the 101 — A California Coast Road Trip from San Diego to Santa Cruz

August 4, 202616 min Read More
Trees on Carmel Beach
Carmel, Monterey and the Monterey Peninsula — A Food GuideFood & Drink

Carmel, Monterey and the Monterey Peninsula — A Food Guide

July 27, 202617 min Read More
Santa Ynez Valley California
Bell’s, Bar Le Côte, and the Santa Ynez Valley — A Food Guide to Los Alamos, Los Olivos and SolvangFood & Drink

Bell’s, Bar Le Côte, and the Santa Ynez Valley — A Food Guide to Los Alamos, Los Olivos and Solvang

July 27, 202611 min Read More
Todos Santos Baja California Sur — colonial town and Pacific coast beach guide from Leucadia Mercantile
A Guide to Todos Santos, Baja California SurTravel

A Guide to Todos Santos, Baja California Sur

July 19, 202611 min Read More
Self-Realization Fellowship meditation gardens above Swamis Beach, Encinitas California — Leucadia Mercantile Journal
The Meditation Gardens Above Swami’sTravel

The Meditation Gardens Above Swami’s

July 19, 20266 min Read More
Fletcher Cove Park Murals
The Ceramic Murals at Fletcher Cove Park — Solana Beach, CaliforniaTravel

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

July 19, 20264 min Read More
Big Sur Coastline looking south from Nepenthe Restaurant
The California Coastal Road Trip — LA to Big Sur & Carmel on PCHTravel

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

August 4, 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

July 19, 202615 min Read More
A Weekend in Encinitas — What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to StayFood & DrinkTravel

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

July 19, 202612 min Read More
Valentina Restaurant Encinitas
Where to Eat in Leucadia: A Local’s Guide to the Best Restaurants on the 101Food & DrinkTravel

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

July 19, 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

August 4, 202616 min Read More
Dog Friendly Santa Cruz
Dog Friendly Santa Cruz: A Practical Guide to Beaches, Parks & PatiosOutdoorsTravelDog CareFood & Drink

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

July 19, 202617 min Read More

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