#729: Drive Up CA’s Coastal Route.
It’s America’s most popular roadtrip for a reason. Many a honeymoon has been spent, a novel born and a virgin road trip consummated (*raises hands in excitement*) along the Pacific Coast Highway’s breathtaking, winding coastal route. Travel Channel says it’s ideal to drive the Pacific Coast Highway from North to South. But like the unconventional traveler I am, I did it from South to North. Survey says? Mind-blowing scenery, quirky stop-offs and that wind-in-your-hair serendipity of wondering…
#679: Be In Two Places At Once.
The U.S. has several spots where you can be in two places at once. Turns out, San Diego has neighborhoods like that. You can stand one foot in Encinitas and one foot in Solana Beach.
#678: Dip Your Toes in the Pacific.
What’s better than watching a San Diego sunset? Watching a San Diego sunset right on the beach. With the sand at your fingertips. The cliffs at eye level. The refreshing cold water rushing at your feet. Your best friend next to you.
#114: Visit Dad In Long Beach, CA.
Dad called me about 2 weeks ago on a random, sunny Tuesday afternoon and nonchalantly asked: Dad:: Lauren… are you sitting down? Me:: Uh oh, what’s happened? Who’s pregnant, tattooed or moving away? Or… did you buy another boat or set of golf clubs at a yard sale again? For about 6 seconds every time I hear my dad’s voice, I always fear really good news or really bad news. But then, the lightbulb goes off and…