A Review of fine hotels and luxury resorts
If you find yourself in the San Francisco Bay Area, a fun little road trip is to head north on Hwy 1 to the small town of Bodega Bay. Many of you will be familiar with Bodega Bay because of it’s Hollywood history. This small town is where Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic movie The Birds was filmed with Tippi Hedren.
The original schoolhouse and church still stand proudly in the midst of town.
Continue reading “Bodega Bay, CA”I don’t think I’m alone when I say that I’m obsessed with lighthouses. There is something so eerie, mystical and ruggedly beautiful about them. The Point Arena Lighthouse in Northern California is no exception.
This lighthouse is located on the stunning rocky coast of Mendocino County. Come take a tour with me…I hope you’re not afraid of heights.
Continue reading “Point Arena Lighthouse”I finally made time to visit the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. It’s a quaint and rustic center that is filled with charm and character.
The stables are open to the public and you can take forest or beach trail rides…or just stop by and visit the horses.
Continue reading “Pebble Beach Stables”I have visited many of the major U.S. National Parks, but I have to say that Yosemite National Park will always hold a special place in my heart. It may be because I have many childhood through current memories here but it is also because of its exquisite beauty.
Whenever I enter into the park, it never fails to take my breath away. One of Yosemite’s iconic views is entering through the South Gate and driving up to Tunnel View (below) which offers a breathtaking moment.
The next time you find yourself near the Wawona Hotel in Yosemite, take a moment to seek out the little hidden gem tucked in the nearby woods ~ Pioneer Village.
This quaint area was created from structures that were located throughout the park over different eras and they were moved together to create this history center to honor the past. The grounds are gorgeous and the structures are beautifully preserved.
Enjoy a quick winter stroll through Pioneer Village.
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Continue reading “Pioneer Village | Yosemite, CA”Mendocino Written by Susan Edel
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Int. Downtown Mendocino on a picture perfect day
SUSAN
(strolling the sidewalk window shopping)
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Ok, ok…that might be the closest I ever get to a Hollywood script but Mendocino certainly is no stranger to the limelight of Hollywood. Many movies have been filmed in and around this charming town such as The Karate Kid, Overboard, Dying Young, Summer of ’42 and so many more, with the iconic movie filmed here being East of Eden starring James Dean.
