The Samuel Boardman State Scenic Corridor is a 12-mile stretch of the Oregon Coast just north of Brookings. There are numerous pullouts...

At Beachfront Park, you'll find a Mammal Rescue Center. There were 5 seals in residence. Nearby, you'll find Battery Point Lighthouse....

Sadly, the Fourth of July celebration in Brookings was cancelled. We decided to drive to Crescent City for their Fourth of July...

Mattie's Pancake House is located at 15975 US-101 in Brookings, OR. Chicken Fried Steak--$14.95. It was served with delicious gravy, hash...

Harris Beach State Park is located just north of Brookings and it's supposed to be a good place to see tufted puffins. The season is...

Dinner in Brookings was at Black Trumpet Bistro, located at 625 Chetco Avenue. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Focaccia was served...

We made it to Brookings for our first night. We stayed at the Blue Coast Inn.& Suites, right on Hwy 101. Our room had been remodeled with...

Just north of Klamath and 30 minutes from the Trillium Falls Trail is the Trees of Mystery. It's a kitschy roadside stop. Even if you...

Just 50 minutes north of Eureka is the Trillium Falls Trail, located in Orick, California. There's a large parking lot. Trail Details:...

We went on a road trip to Oregon's Wild Rivers Coast and stopped at the Hole in the Wall in Eureka, California. It's located at 1331...

A friend of mine told me about the deep fried chicken with sweet rice at Hong Kong Restaurant. Of course, I had to try it. Hong Kong...

Flavor Bistro is one of my favorite restaurants. It's located at 7365 Healdsburg Avenue in Sebastopol. They don't take reservations. Get...

Screaming' Mimi's is a handmade ice cream store located at 6902 Sebastopol Avenue in Sebastopol. They are rated one of the best ice cream...

The Barlow is an outdoor marketplace located in Sebastopol with restaurants, shops and tasting rooms. You can sample wine, beer and...

Vinoma is an Argentinian place in Rohnert Park. It's located at 5085 Redwood Drive. They specialize in empanadas. Each empanada is $3.19...

Ledford House is located at 3000 N. Hwy 1 in Albion. It's 12 minutes south of Mendocino. They offer a 3-course bistro dinner for $25. The...

My new favorite Indian restaurant is Sankranti, located at I love their Chicken Dum Biryani--$12.99. It's a huge portion, full of chicken...

One of my favorite Vietnamese soups is Bun Rieu. It's made with crab, shrimp & pork meatballs. I take a short cut with Cot Bun Rieu to...

Crumbl Cookies opened in Santa Rosa in late April 2021. It's located at 2154 Santa Rosa Avenue. The first store was opened in Logan, Utah...

My sister thinks Red House Bakery & Cafe in San Francisco has the best cocktail buns. I agree with her. It's located at 2818 San Bruno....