Expansive rolling hills unfold in every direction, bursting with lush greenery in the springtime and dotted with cows grazing at their leisure. On a clear day, you can catch a glimpse of the Bay Area hustle in the distance—close enough to see, yet blissfully far from reach. If you are looking for a quick escape…
This is not Utah, nor Arizona. This is Annie’s Canyon Trail, a 1.6-mile hidden gem just minutes from the heart of Solana Beach and can be completed under an hour. The first half of the trail is flat and offers peaceful views of the San Elijo Lagoon, but the final stretch is where the adventure…
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Such wisdom imparted by Shakespeare immediately resonates as you step into the Municipal Rose Garden in San Jose, California. With over 4,000 shrubs on display, you will find yourself greeted by rose varieties with the most lovely names—Sugar Moon, Summer Dream, and Rainbow Sorbet, just…
This is not your typical ranch. As soon as you step into The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, you will quickly realize that “in bloom” is quite an understatement. Featuring 55 acres of giant tecolote ranunculus flowers, the ranch boasts more than 200,000 plants per acre with each plant yielding an average of 10 blooms,…
Here comes March. The days have started getting longer, yet it is still a tad breezy and rainy. You wonder if it is even spring, as season changes are typically not obvious in most parts of California. At least not until you see the hills—no longer a drab of yellow, but a carpet of lush…
Fresh blossoms and rolling hills flaunt a refreshing color palette at this time of year. Inspirations abound, especially for shutterbugs like me. With sunny days being a scarcity in recent months, a little break from the rain became that perfect window of opportunity to venture out and enjoy the great outdoors. I’m glad that I…