The Carmel Mission – San Carlos Borromeo del rio Carmelo
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.
Attractions
Carrizo Plain National Monument – Nature, archaeology and geology come together
Carrizo Plain National Monument – at the eastern edge of Central California what at first glance seems desolate is full of life on closer view
Central California Cattle Country
Central California cattle country offers a variety of interesting activities – trail rides, cattle drives, ranch stays – and some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere.
California Oak Woodlands – A typical and beautiful Central California scene
California Oak Woodlands – No scene typifies Central California as well as the oak studded hillsides. Beautiful and they are not your eastern forests.
California Beach Camping – Pitching your tent, RV or Fifth wheel along the coast
Central California beach camping spots – descriptions, photos and all the information needed for roughing it on the beach
The Central California Beach Vacation Guide
Your Central California Beach Vacation Guide; beach access, descriptions, hiking, beach camping, piers, lighthouses, hotels and more
California Cattle Drive – Moving cattle on horseback in Central California
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 – find the best wildflowers at the beach
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.
California Dog Friendly Wineries – Where Fido can come along for the tasting
Central California dog friendly wineries – a list of wineries that welcome your dog. Locations, hours and other information
California Fall Color – It’s not New England but foliage here is still pretty
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.
