California

After traveling to some different international places and loving it, I feel even more fortunate to return to my own stomping ground and realize how beautiful not only San Francisco is, but it's surrounding areas.

California in general is an amazing, place because we have the beach, city, mountains, lakes, and deserts all within a day's reach, but how often do we take advantage of our own back yard?? When we travel we explore every inch of these new lands, but at home we tend to not do the " "touristy" thing....well you better believe, that I have been to Alcatraz, lombard st, Hollywood Blvd., the Getty Muesem, the Rose Bowl, Yoesmite, Palm Springs, etc......All thanks to my parents influence to explore and enjoy our wonderful California. But now I am ready to see MORE....only an hour to two hours away lies wonderful national parks, beautiful beaches, amazing wine country and endless fun! Because let's be honest, we Californians are spoiled, but let's not take our riches for granted.

Next stops:

Tiburon Wine Festival....love me some good vino

Gilroy Garlic Festival....my breath is naturally sweet

Big Sur...who said hiking and biking had to be done sober?

Muddy Buddy in Walnut Creek....running, biking, and crawling across a mud pit to get to end goal..BEER GARDEN ( and money goes to help cancer)

Russian River.....me, inner tube, and a beer, need I say more?(yes I drink beer now:) and I like it!

These are just a few things that I will be doing to take advantage of the place where I live, but let me know of hidden CA places that you love.....