California Grape Harvest – Getting the wine grapes from the vine to your bottle
A look at the California grape harvest that starts late summer and early fall, an interesting part of the wine-making process
Attractions
California Lighthouses – photos, history and how to visit them
Discover the enchanting and exciting history of the Central California lighthouses dating back to the mid nineteenth century. Details on how to visit those open to the public.
California Mission Fountain – water lily photo at Mission San Miguel
California Mission fountain – a previous photo of the week showing a water lily in the fountain at the Mission San Miguel
California Missions – 8 of the 21 missions are found in Central California
History, beauty and serenity can all be found in a california missions visit. Maps, photos and unique information on the missions of California
Bixby Bridge – The best known and most photographed of the Big Sur bridges
Bixby Bridge – A unique collection of the best photos of this iconic Big Sur bridge from every angle
Central California Agriculture – The Salad Bowl of the World
Central California agriculture is miles and miles of verdant farmland that shapes the region and fills the nation’s produce aisle. Take an interesting visit to this area with a local
Central California Attractions – Your guide of fun things to do
There are many great Central California attractions – Hearst Castle, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Big Sur and many others. This page has your guide to them all.
Central California Back Roads and Scenic Drives – an illustrated guide
California Back Roads – The road less traveled is usually the most beautiful. A guide to Central California scenic drives.
17 Mile Drive – A beautiful scenic drive highlighted by the lone cypress
17 Mile Drive – A gorgeous drive around the Pebble Beach portion of the Monterey peninsula featuring the “lone cypress”.
Rios Caledonia Adobe – a 19th century house near Mission San Miguel
Once a part of Mission San Miguel, the Adobe Rios Caledonia is a well preserved historic building that has seen much history pass by on Highway 101
