Photographs: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Big Sur, California
View Larger Map Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park ~ Big Sur, California – The Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, along Big Sur’s California coastline, provides an easy, short hike to stunningly beautiful panoramas, rocky cliffs, and even the McWay Falls cascading 80 feet to the beach below. The park is named after Julia Pfeiffer Burns, [...]
Photographs: Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California
View Larger Map Pfeiffer Beach ~ Big Sur, California – Pfeiffer Beach is easily one of the finest and most easily accessible beaches in all of Big Sur. However, because there is poor signage, many people unknowingly drive right by. Pfeiffer Beach is an excellent place to watch the sunset, stroll along white sandy beaches [...]
Tips to Finding the Perfect Vacation Home Rental on VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner)
VRBO ~ Vacation Rental By Owner – Big Sur, California – When traveling, one often overlooked luxury lodging option for baby boomers is a vacation house rental from VRBO. While amenities and quality of upkeep can vary wildly, with a little homework you just might find the perfect dose of relaxation, privacy, and beauty that [...]
We Visit Ventana Inn and Spa in Big Sur, California
Ventana Inn & Spa ~ Big Sur, California – The Ventana Inn & Spa is situated on 243 acres, 1,200 feet above the Pacific Ocean on California’s Central Coast and is renowned for its tranquil setting, rustic sophistication and romantic allure. The land was originally owned by the Post family, which built a home that [...]
Baby Boomers’ Travel Guide: Wine Tasting in Carmel Valley, California
Carmel Valley, California -The wines of the Monterey wine country are very unique. Why? I’m glad you asked. Here’s this from the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association: “Monterey Wine Country is home to the Blue Grand Canyon™. The Monterey Canyon begins at Moss Landing, in the middle of Monterey Bay, and extends approximately 95 [...]
Baby Boomers’ Travel Guide: A Day in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California – If you only had one day to spend in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, what would you do? Well, one of the objectives here at The Roaming Boomers™ is to do all the homework for you, go experience our choices, and report back to you. Fifty years after Columbus discovered America, Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez [...]
A Visit to Bernardus Lodge and Winery in Carmel Valley, California
Bernardus Lodge and Winery ~ Carmel Valley, California – Nestled in the heart of sunny Carmel Valley with the Santa Lucia Mountains as a picturesque backdrop, Bernardus Lodge opened in August 1999 as a romantic retreat for couples seeking a relaxing getaway in one of California’s finest wine growing regions. Founded by winemaker and bon-vivant [...]
Photographs: Driving Through Big Sur on California’s Highway 1
One of the highlights of our 10-Day California Central Coast Road Trip was driving the 90-mile stretch of Highway 1 through Big Sur. When we first arrived to make the trip from south to north, the area was completely socked in with rain and fog. Here is one of my photographs that captures some of [...]
Video: The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
It is now day #5 of our 10-Day California Central Coast Road Trip. We greatly enjoyed our three nights at Santa Barbara’s San Ysidro Ranch and we are now headed north up the California Central Coast, through Big Sur, until we reach Carmel Valley and the Bernardus Lodge and Winery where we will spend the [...]
Video: Our Visit to San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California
San Ysidro Ranch ~ Santa Barbara, California – The first resort on our 10-Day California Central Coast Road Trip was a place which looked to be dropped right out of a children’s fairy-tale: San Ysidro Ranch. Having accommodated its first guests in 1893, San Ysidro Ranch, A Rosewood Resort is among California’s most exclusive and [...]
