by Susan Bancroft | Feb 1, 2014 | Beaches
On any trip up Hwy 1 that takes us past Moss Landing, or even close, we are compelled to take a slight detour toward the beach and harbor, and stop in at Phil’s Fish Market to tank up on some local catch, and maybe a little local color. Phil’s is a bit of a local...
by Susan Bancroft | Dec 29, 2013 | Beaches, Big Sur, Geology, Hiking, Photography
Note: (January 2017) The ocean side of Garrapata State Park is open, the park on the east side of Hwy 1 remains closed due to the 2016 Soberanes fire and the severe winter rains of 2016 – 2017. Check here for the latest information about the trails and...
by Susan Bancroft | Oct 19, 2013 | Beaches, Big Sur, Geology, Hiking, Photography
Point Lobos State Preserve is always our first stop when guests come into town; it’s a close-by, crash course on the coastal ecosystems that puts you face to face with the Big Sur images and ideas you’ve heard about all of your life. You know you’ve...