Central California Piers – locations, photos and history
Photos and a listing of the Central California piers that give you the opportunity to fish without a license, watch the waves break from behind, and have a wonderful sense of the ocean.

Photos and a listing of the Central California piers that give you the opportunity to fish without a license, watch the waves break from behind, and have a wonderful sense of the ocean.

Your guide to the variety of Central California wildlife you are likely to see on your vacation or getaway

Cannery Row Monterey – Instead of sardines, the Row now processes tourists. But don’t be offended, it’s all part of the charm of the place. A previous Photo of the Week.

The Carmel Mission or Mission San Carlos Borromeo, is one of the most beautiful of the California missions set in one of the most beautiful cities on the Central Coast.

Central California beach camping spots – descriptions, photos and all the information needed for roughing it on the beach

Your Central California Beach Vacation Guide; beach access, descriptions, hiking, beach camping, piers, lighthouses, hotels and more

California cattle drives – not quite like “Lonesome Dove”, but cowboys moving cattle on horseback still lives on in Central California cattle country. Photos and where you might see a drive.

California Coastal Wildflowers – Not all wildflowers live inland. Many make their home in view of the surf. What to look for and where to find them.

Central California dog friendly wineries – a list of wineries that welcome your dog. Locations, hours and other information

California Fall Color – It’s not the breathtaking displays of the Northeast or the Midwest, but the fall foliage in Central California can be pretty in its own western way.