My friend Wanda told me about a few places to visit along the coast by Santa Cruz California so off I went. She’s got great taste so I alway trust her recommendations. And alas, she was right, Wisteria will make you feel like you’re touring the French countryside. You’ll tour a home built in 1914 filled with French antiques, and incredible gifts with a French flare. If you’re near Santa Cruz this is a must see!
Here’s the address: 5870 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA 841.462.2900
I love grocery stores and shop for my food daily. The colors, packaging, smells, it’s just all too much and I can’t get enough of it. One gourmet store found in the heart of Napa Valley is Dean & Deluca and it’s worth the drive just to look around! Here are some pics from the outside…. To the inside…
Just next to the store is a vineyard with a path which I like to walk along.
Here are some photos of the vineyards…
Next, lunch! Which is just down the road a way!
Oh, the picture above is of their salt collection – to die for!!!!
Northern California is just amazing…. After a 30 minute drive through the redwoods I’m surrounded by vineyards and apple orchards. Just stopped for some chilled cider at a small farm along highway 128. Off to Napa!
As I take off on another completely spontaneous day (I think I will head south east) I wanted to post some of my photos from last night and this morning. I hope you do something completely fun and carefree today!
Walking on the cliffs last night
Photos from around Mendocino. Here’s my dinner at Flow- I highly recommend this place!
My morning walk
And the fabulous breakfast at my hotel!!!
I always feel so lucky to live in northern California. And driving up highway 1 never ceases to amaze me. Below are some photos I took from my drive today. I hope everyone had a fabulous 4th of July!!!
Lunch at the Marshall House- one of my favorites!
You’ll actually see cows grazing along the cliffs!
I just arrived in Mendocino. More pics tomorrow! I’m going to relax by the fire with a glass of wine and watch the fog roll in over the cliffs ….
I just stopped in the town of Point Reyes and I swear I feel like I’ve stepped back in time. Make sure to walk through Tobys, a quaint historical market with fabulous organic foods.
