Visiting interesting places in California.
In the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley there is a little slice of Denmark in the small town of Solvang. Some may call it kitschy, others just love it – see for yourself and you make the call – maybe it’s a bit of each? Driving up there from Los Angeles is a nice and easy drive and once you arrive, the scene is so much more tranquil. There are many wineries in this part of California and the wine industry…
You may want to stop by and take a look at the famous Venice sign at Windward and pacific Avenues while visiting the area. This signs transforms throughout the year thanks to the Venice Chamber of Commerce . They foot the bill for the changes throughout the year and they also pay for the upkeep of the iconic sign. At Christmas time, the sign is shining in Christmas colored lights, red and green and there is a block party for the…
Gaviota state beach is on the Pacific coast, just South from the Santa Ynez valley. It is a small beach and it does get crowded during the summer, but during winter early spring it is a quiet place made for enjoyment and reflection. Gaviota is Spanish for seagull and there are plenty of birds around this area, seagulls included. The boat launch is not functional because the pier suffered damage during a storm and has not been repaired. The bridge…