Mission Solar Illumination – Recent discoveries have shown that the builders of the California Missions sited and oriented them to display the sun’s illumination on holy days.
Limekiln State Park – A beautiful beach, redwoods, creeks, history, camping and all this in Big Sur.
Mission Soledad was founded in 1791 in the Salinas Valley between Missions San Antonio and Carmel. Photos, impressions and visiting information.
A complete list of California beaches on the Central Coast, from Monterey to Point Conception, with descriptions, GPS coordinates, directions and access information.
Monarch Butterfly – Central California is the winter home to many of these beautiful butterflies. There are two main groves where they can easily be seen.
Lompoc Flower Festival – celebrating the most beautiful agricultural area in Central California
Montana de Oro State Park is one of the hidden treasures of the area. Unspoiled natural areas, hidden coves, hiking and easy bluff walks await…
Los Osos Elfin Forest on Morro Bay is a fascinating pygmy oak forest complete with walkways. Easily accessible and great for nature viewing.
Lovers Point Park and Beach – The western end of the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail in Pacific Grove is a place for most any sort of fun beach activity
McWay Falls – How to find this magic spot in Big Sur where a waterfall drops right into the ocean