Restaurant guides, coastal walks, road trips, and cooking outdoors. California, Baja, and the places in between.

Wildlife on the Southern California Coast — What to See on a Coastal Walk Near San Diego
August 6, 202621 min
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Where to Eat in Encinitas — Independent Restaurants, Bars and Coffee Houses to Know
July 31, 202610 min
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A Weekend in Santa Barbara — The American Riviera Guide
July 27, 202613 min
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Take the 101 — A California Coast Road Trip from San Diego to Santa Cruz
August 4, 202616 min
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Carmel, Monterey and the Monterey Peninsula — A Food Guide
July 27, 202617 min
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Bell’s, Bar Le Côte, and the Santa Ynez Valley — A Food Guide to Los Alamos, Los Olivos and Solvang
July 27, 202611 min
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A Guide to Todos Santos, Baja California Sur
July 19, 202611 min
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The Meditation Gardens Above Swami’s
July 19, 20266 min
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The Ceramic Murals at Fletcher Cove Park — Solana Beach, California
July 19, 20264 min
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The California Coastal Road Trip — LA to Big Sur & Carmel on PCH
August 4, 202619 min
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Camping and Cooking at San Elijo State Beach — A Camp Kitchen Menu
July 19, 202615 min
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A Weekend in Encinitas — What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay
July 19, 202612 min
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Where to Eat in Leucadia: A Local’s Guide to the Best Restaurants on the 101
July 19, 202610 min
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Coastal North County San Diego Hiking Trails: The Best Trails and Beach Walks
August 4, 202616 min
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Dog Friendly Santa Cruz: A Practical Guide to Beaches, Parks & Patios
July 19, 202617 min
Read MoreDog Friendly Santa Cruz: A Practical Guide to Beaches, Parks & Patios