I LOVE hikes. If you have read any of my other articles, I am sure you know that by now already. Easy hikes, moderate hikes, and (sometimes) challenging hikes - add them all to my travel itineraries. There is no shortage of Redwood...
California
If you are heading from San Francisco to Redwood National Park, I recommend you plan a weekend trip. However, you can still do a day trip if that is all of the time you have to commit. I will go over a weekend...
California, U.S.A., West / 26.09.2022
Catching a Sunset at Sunset Cliffs, San Diego
The Sunset Cliffs are THE spot to watch the sunset in San Diego, California. Plan a trip to the Cliffs for your next date night or self-care night. Pack a blanket and some dinner to make a whole evening out of it. However, do...
California, U.S.A., West / 17.09.2022
Things to Do in La Jolla Cove: Seals, Secret Swing, and Water Activities
There are so many things to do in the town of La Jolla. For example, there is the secret swing on the Coast Walk Trail, Mount Soledad, and Ho Chi Minh Trail to Black's Beach for example. However, La Jolla Cove remains one of...
California, U.S.A., West / 13.09.2022
Mount Soledad Memorial and Cross in San Diego
Mount Soledad is located in the town of La Jolla and includes the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial with the cross as its main attraction. The memorial features a large cross as well as thousands of plaques to honor service members, both living...
First, let me start off by saying that accessing the swing can be dangerous. There is a sign along the trail recommending visitors to not venture off the path. It notes that doing so can lead to injury or death. Anything beyond the path...
Los Penasquitos Canyon Trail is an approximately 6.8 mile (~10.9 kilometer) round trip hike to the Los Penasquitos Creek Waterfall. However, the waterfall will vary in size depending on whether it is the wet or dry season in San Diego. When we visited,...
The town of La Jolla in San Diego has a variety of attractions. Not only are there ample beaches but also kayaking, snorkeling, sea lions, and of course the Ho Chi Minh Trail (aka Saigon Trail). The Ho Chi Minh trail attracts hikers...