The Pacific Ocean – Monterey California “The sea, once it casts it’s spell holds one in it’s net of wonders forever.” Jacques-Yves Cousteau
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Monterey Fish House Restaurant – Monterey California
Monterey Fish House Restaurant – Monterey California I had a tip for a good seafood restaurant to try while in Monterey so I acted on it and went to the Monterey Fish House. It’s a small place with a great vibe inside. Monterey Fish House Restaurant – Monterey California The night we went we didn’tContinue reading “Monterey Fish House Restaurant – Monterey California”
The Muir Woods – California
The Muir Woods – California 12 miles north of San Francisco is the beautiful Muir Woods. Part of the Golden Gate Recreational Area the Muir Woods is home to the giant coastal redwoods. The Muir Woods – California These redwood trees grow to 300 feet tall and are as old as 800 years. It’s a beautifulContinue reading “The Muir Woods – California”
The California State Flag – The Bear Flag Story
The California State Flag The California State Flag. The Bear Flag Story.
Sonoma California
Sonoma California Sonoma California has plenty of wine country as well as a nice downtown area with some rich California history. Sonoma California Downtown Sonoma. Sonoma California The Spanish missions built south to north throughout California end here in Sonoma. The Mission San Francisco Solano sits in downtown Sonoma. Sonoma California The Mission San FranciscoContinue reading “Sonoma California”
Napa and Yountville California – Sites Around Town
Napa and Yountville California – Sites Around Town Downtown Yountville has some local art on display like this metal chef. Napa and Yountville California – Sites Around Town The California state flag. Napa and Yountville California – Sites Around Town Napa and Yountville California – Sites Around Town Napa and Yountville California – Sites Around Town Continue reading “Napa and Yountville California – Sites Around Town”
Bouchon Restaurant – Yountville California
Bouchon Restaurant – Yountville California After a day sampling wines we head out to dinner at Bouchon. Bouchon is a well known French Restaurant in Yountville. Be sure to make reservations because this place fills up fast. Bouchon Restaurant – Yountville California Bouchon has oysters on the half shell and other assorted seafood to snackContinue reading “Bouchon Restaurant – Yountville California”
Domaine Chandon Winery – Napa California
Domaine Chandon Winery – Napa California The Domaine-Chandon Winery specializes in Sparkling wines. Just to keep the French happy, the designation of Champagne is reserved only for those wines produced in the French region of Champagne France only. Although many people still refer to Champagne whenever the wine is sparkling this is not accurate. TheContinue reading “Domaine Chandon Winery – Napa California”
Bouchon Bakery – Yountville California
Breakfast at Bouchon Bakery We stopped in at the Bouchon Bakery in Yountville to get some breakfast and coffee before we headed out for the day of wine tastings. Breakfast at Bouchon Bakery The French bakery has a great assortment of sweets and sandwiches. The Bouchon Bakery is located in Yountville which is just nextContinue reading “Bouchon Bakery – Yountville California”
Beringer Winery – Napa California
Beringer Winery – Napa California Traveling through the Napa region we stopped in at a few wineries, one of which was the Beringer Winery. We took the tour of the winery that was narrated and included sampling the Beringer wines. Beringer Winery – Napa California The winery was founded over 130 years ago by the BeringerContinue reading “Beringer Winery – Napa California”