There's nothing like the fresh air of California in the Springtime. We lived in California a decade and a half ago, and have returned several times for short visits. This time, we're here for nearly two weeks of fun, wine tasting, family visits, and road trippin'. We're stopping at some of our favorite places in some of our favorite cities.
The itinerary:
- Land in Los Angeles LAX, pick up car, and hit the road.
- Drive to San Diego for a quick visit to the city where we met. And for tacos. Gotta have tacos.
- A leisurely drive up the highway to wine country, with an impromptu stop in Sacramento.
- A few nights in Napa Valley and Calistoga for wine tasting.
- Stroll through Sonoma for more wine.
- Birthday (Michael's) in Sausalito, and a stay at a lovely B&B. Ummm, yes, more wine.
- Over to San Jose to visit with family and tour Silicon Valley.
- Drive down the coast back to Los Angeles for a quick visit with family, then back home. But not before eating more tacos.
Check out our videos here and photos below.
Sipping and Dipping in Wine Country
San Diego
Starting the day with coffee and a light breakfast at Better Buzz in Hillcrest.
Balboa Park
Beautiful day at Imperial Beach.
Imperial Beach pier. We know there are tacos around here somewhere.
World famous San Diego Zoo
Botanical Garden
Tree lovers
Attack of the killer cactus
Flower faces at the Artists Village
Just a little thirsty
Yummy tacos
Can't get enough of those tacos
Sacramento
Sacramento Waterfront
Bell on grounds of California State Capitol
Thumbs up from downtown Sacramento
Napa Valley
Here in Napa Valley
We stayed here
A dip in the hot tub before dinner
Pizza at Filipi's
Heaven. I'm in heaven
On our stroll through Calistoga
At V. Sattui Winery
A barrel of fun
Lovely flowers
Sonoma
