Back to the Pacific Coast Highway after some other touring. Samuel P. Taylor S.P. through San Francisco

I took a break from this virtual tour to do a real tour again after 3 years due to the COVID pandemic.

Fairfax

In learning about Fairfax I learned that the roots of the hot tub culture may be traced there.

An artist, Al Garvey designed and made a redwood hot tub outside their home in 1966.  He and his wife, Barbara, started inviting guests to join them as they soaked in the hot water. Al and Barbara are know for other things and you may wish to explore for yourself. We owned a hot tub for many years and entertained many visitors, but ours was not redwood.

Lark Theater in Larkspur.

Larkspur has a historic downtown and the theater is part of that.  Originally built in 1936 and renovated in 2004.  It is so good to see this happen.  A local theater in a town near me could not get interest from investors to preserve it and now it is rubble.  

380 W. Baltimore Ave. was the last known address for Janis Joplin.

Muir Woods National Monument holds the old growth redwoods. Don't miss it.

Homes on boats in Sausilito.

Pacifica State Beach

Montara State Beach

Moss Beach

Dunes Beach. Another beautiful beach.

Half Moon Bay

San Gregorio Beach

Many buildings remain from the late 1800s.

Serving food and beverage since 1894.

Big Basin Redwood State Park is California's oldest state park. Another time to view these monumental trees.

You love to see things like this along your route.

Yum.

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz translates to Holy Cross.  The Spanish started their settlement here in 1791. It sits at the north end of the Monterey Bay.

Capitula will get your attention. The beach is big business.

Sea Cliff State Beach

La Selva Beach

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Rescue

Super! In Naschua.

Head into Monterey tomorrow.