I continued a fabulous First Day of the year with a family ride along the bike path at Huntington Beach in a 6-person surrey with by Sunshine, Econ, Panda, and Cupcake. Huntington Beach stretches for miles along the Pacific Coast Highway lined with palm trees.
The Mountains to Sea Trail connects the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains with the Pacific Ocean by connecting the Weir Canyon Nature Preserve in Irvine Regional Park with the Newport Beach's Back Bay via the Peters Canyon Trail, San Diego Creek Trail, and a few odds and ends of streets and sidewalks throughout the... Continue Reading →
A hamburger features a patty of ground meat (typically beef) presented inside of a sliced roll or bun and served with condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, barbeque, or special sauce) and complements (lettuce, tomato, pickle, onions, bacon, or chilis). The addition of melted cheese elevates to a cheeseburger. Burger as a standalone word is associated... Continue Reading →
The Santa Ana River Trail runs from the river's mouth on the border of Newport and Huntington beaches up to the mountains above Anaheim Hills. I got off about 2/3 of the way along for a stop at Disneyland, where I bought a gift for Sunshine and some sweet treats for me! The trail was... Continue Reading →
At first light on the first morning in California, I set off from Newport Beach to Dana Point along the Pacific Coast Highway. I ended up with 48 miles and 2,000 feet of elevation while passing through Crystal Cove State Park and Laguna Beach. At the West Jetty View Park in Newport Beach, looking across... Continue Reading →
This morning I took the opportunity to ride to - and then through - Balboa Park in San Diego. The 1,200-acre urban park is home to 17 museums, gardens, and walking paths. The California Tower and the California Building were constructed in 1915 for the Panama-California Exposition. Today the building is home to the anthropological... Continue Reading →
A quick morning ride before business meetings gave me a chance to explore the hilly Bel-Air neighborhood while singing the catchy theme song from a 1990s television show. The Los Angeles Temple On the UCLA campus
I rode Via Real from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara, which provided a nice view of the highway (101) and coast as well as views of farms, flowers, a polo club, and enormous homes. Coast Village was a charming little town. Entrance to the Santa Barbara home of Harry and Meghan I returned to Carpinteria and... Continue Reading →
I spent most the day on a plane and in a car, but I arrived in sunny Carpinteria, CA, with just enough time for a quick afternoon spin along the coast before evening business meetings. I rode down Linden Avenue to the Salt Marsh, then along coast, passing campgrounds, beaches, tar pits, and a seal... Continue Reading →
An evening and a day riding all around San Diego, with trips along the coasts, trails, and parks! I put more than 100 miles on the rented bicycle and had a marvelous time! San Diego skyline from Coronado On Friday evening I went north from my hotel near San Diego's Old Town to circle Mission... Continue Reading →
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