Showing posts with label California. Show all posts
Showing posts with label California. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Summer Vacations 3

San Francisco Trip: Part 3 San Francisco Finally!

After spending two days south of San Francisco we headed north.  We were finally in San Fran!  Our first stop was Muir Woods.  I felt like I was in a movie, everything was surreal.  It was beautiful!138146144147148150Then it was time to check into Hotel Union Square, it is a boutique hotel located on Powell St.281269We booked our entire San Francisco portion of our trip on Expedia.  This way we purchased most of our activities ahead of time.  Our first activity was the Sunset Cruise.  After we checked into the hotel, we got ready and headed to Pier 39 to start the cruise.  The cruise included drinks and heavy hor d’oeuvres (AKA our dinner). 

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About to go under the Golden Gate Bridge – very cold and windy164167 I am on a blogging roll!!  I am going to keep ‘em coming, up next…

Part 4 Independence Day in SF

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Summer Vacations 2

San Francisco Trip: Part 2 Driving Highway 1

When we got to California we rented a car to get around.  Our favorite part of the trip was driving down Highway 1, the view was beautiful. 

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As we were getting near the coast, I said “oh I think I see some water!”  Ha ha, none of us were expecting to see the breathtaking views that were ahead of us.  

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3  One of our first stops was Pigeon Point Lighthouse

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Jason soaking in the view

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Day 2 we drove an hour and a half down Highway 1, from Pescadero to Carmel.  Not only did we see the ocean on our way, but we also got to see a lot of produce (strawberries, lettuce, etc.) right on the coast.

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When we got to Carmel, we stopped to eat at Forge In The Forest.  Another recommended, it was so quaint and yummy!

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After lunch we did a little walking tour around the town of Carmel

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The town is known for it’s little nooks and alleyways

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This is where I want to stay next time we visit Carmel :)

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Karol Anne & I visit the Bible Garden808382Jason & Charlie visit the Pipe Shop  

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Time for a cupcake at Pastries and Petals

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Next was the 17-mile drive.  We saw four deer on one of the courses, just hanging out near some golfers.104107

Pebble Beach

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We then drove about 30 minutes to Big Sur 111120 119 118

Here is professional picture, from a different view

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We went to Big Sur to enjoy appetizers, drinks, and the view at Nepenthe

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Sorry for the picture overload, but I could not resist!

Coming up next…Part 3: Finally San Francisco!