california beaches

I didn’t want to be lazy and wanted to start my year right that’s why I am posting my first blog post for the year.

Because we didn’t have international travel plans for the Christmas Holidays of 2016, we thought it would be fun to have a spontaneous trip out of town with our adopted dog, Lily. We adopted Lily from Irvine Animal Shelter back in April 29, 2016. Since then, she has changed our family 360 degrees.

It’s about a 4-5 hour drive from our home to San Luis Obispo. I researched online and found out that SLO is truly a pet-friendly tourist destination. This is our second time in SLO, Morro Bay was our first destination back in Spring Break of 2015.

This was Lily’s first family vacation. As a 3rd -chance adopted dog, I think Lily is one lucky pet.

Lily met some new friends at Avila Valley Barn

Lily watching her first sunset at Eldwayen Ocean Park

Stations of the Cross at Mission of Santa Barbara

Lily at the Old Mission of Santa Barbara

My husband and I first saw Laguna Beach in 2001, thanks to our long time friend, Ken 🙂 I still remember walking along the beach that night, enjoyed the nice dinner at a restaurant along the Pacific Coast highway, looking at all the local art stores and gift shops, and finally ended the night with ice cream (as always when with Ken!).

I also remember driving down the very steep road at downtown Laguna Beach. That was such a thrill!!! Specially on Ken’s stick-shift driven sedan… Oh! It was like a rollercoaster ride!

What best reminds me of this beach are the good old days when my big brother was living with me and Bok. It was just a 10-minute drive from our home to the beach. My Kuya loves this place and he bikes along Highway 1. Brings back the memories when we enjoyed each other’s company.

Enjoy the photo and I hope it makes you feel the beauty of this place as well.