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Train Trip to Santa Barbara!

Going California Posted on January 30, 2020 by SachaJanuary 30, 2020
Train Trip to Santa Barbara!

Santa Barbara, one of my favorite places to visit in California. I’ve been visiting Santa Barbara for many years. However, getting to Santa Barbara today is a much longer drive than 10 years ago. We often choose not to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Beaches, Best Hotels, Favorite Foods, Neighborhoods, Things to Do | Tagged Amtrak, California, Convivo, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Surfliner, Sanford Windery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Inn, Santa Barbara Winery, Test Pilot | Leave a reply

Pleasant all around Pleasanton!

Going California Posted on November 30, 2017 by SachaNovember 30, 2017

When you name a city with the word pleasant, well it better be pleasant!  Luckily, this city lives up to it’s name!  We found ourselves participating in a soccer tournament for a weekend over the summer and it was indeed … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Foods, Neighborhoods, Pet Friendly | Tagged California, Downtown Pleasanton, FIsherman's Wharf, Livermore Valley, Pleasanton, San Francisco, The Buena Vista, Wente Vineyards | 2 Replies

Carlsbad – My favorite Village by the Sea

Going California Posted on April 21, 2017 by SachaApril 28, 2017

  San Diego, one of the most visited cities in the United States.  With the lovely mild climate, beautiful beaches and fun attractions, how can it not be?  However, being the most visited means lots of people!  If you’re looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Beaches, Favorite Foods, Neighborhoods, Uncategorized | Tagged California, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Premium Outlets, Carlsbad State Beach, Flower Fields, hiking, Legoland, San Diego, shopping | 1 Reply

Westridge Trail, Los Angeles – A hike for the soul

Going California Posted on November 17, 2016 by SachaJanuary 30, 2017

My family enjoys being outdoors and we like to be in good physical shape, too.  So, it makes sense that we would love to hike.  What’s better than being outdoors, enjoying nature, feeling the weather and staying in great shape?  What’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks, Neighborhoods, Things to Do | Tagged Brentwood, California, City of Angels, hike, San Fernando Valley, San Vicente Mountain, Santa Monica Mountains, West Los Angeles, Westridge Trail | 2 Replies

My favorite Bed and Breakfast – The Ballard Inn

Going California Posted on August 26, 2016 by SachaJanuary 30, 2017

Summer is nearly over and boy it has been a super busy one for me! So much so, that I haven’t had time to blog on here!  I’m excited to be back to share with you a very special Bed and Breakfast that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Hotels, Favorite Foods, Things to Do | Tagged Best Bed & Breakfast, California, Foxen Winery, Lindcourt Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley, Tercero Winery, The Ballard Inn, The West's Best Inns, Top 10 Most Romantic Inns, wine tasting | 1 Reply

Yosemite Falls Trail – An Epic Day Hike

Going California Posted on June 7, 2016 by SachaJanuary 27, 2017

Summer is here, yahoo!!!  So I thought I would share ideas on what to do this summer. I’m going to start with hikes, because as you probably know already, it’s my family’s favorite activity to do during the summer.  I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks | Tagged California, Highest waterfall in Northern America, summer, Yosemite Falls Trail, Yosemite National Park | 2 Replies

Scenic Sequoia, I just have to share!!

Going California Posted on April 27, 2016 by SachaApril 27, 2016

We took so many great pictures from our trip to Sequoia National Park, I thought it would be nice if I post some to show you all. Here are shots of our picturesque hike up to Franklin Lakes, our hike … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks, Things to Do, Uncategorized | Tagged California, Congress Trail, Mineral King, Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park, Sequoia Trees, Three Rivers | 1 Reply

Sequoia National Park – Lodging and Dining

Going California Posted on April 22, 2016 by SachaJanuary 27, 2017

Sequoia National Park offers all types of different lodging, so everyone can enjoy.  Whether you want to camp or stay in a cabin, you’ve got that.  If you want to stay in the park at a lodge or stay minutes … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Hotels, Favorite Parks | Tagged California, Kings Canyon, Mineral King, Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers | 3 Replies

Sequoia National Park – Big Tree, Big Rock, Big Hike

Going California Posted on April 13, 2016 by SachaAugust 11, 2020

One of my favorite national parks in California has always been Sequoia National Park. It’s not quite as big and popular as Yosemite. That means it’s not quite as crowded!  It’s beauty isn’t as grandeur as Yosemite either.  Yet, Sequoia … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks, Things to Do | Tagged backcountry, California, Fallen tunnel log, Franklin Lakes, Mineral King, National Park Service, National Park Week, Sequoia National Park, Sequoia Trees | 2 Replies

Paramount Ranch – Where The Old Wild West meets Malibu?

Going California Posted on March 10, 2016 by SachaAugust 12, 2019

UPDATE – On November 8, 2018 a massive fire ignited in both  Los Angeles County and Ventura County.  The inferno burned more that 96,000 acres, killing 3 people and destroying over 1,600 structures. Sadly, a few days later, the fire raged … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks, Pet Friendly, Things to Do | Tagged California, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Malibu, Old Wild West, Paramount Ranch, Paramount Studios, Southern California | 4 Replies

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