A trip to California’s mid-coast
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Hubby and I desperately needed a vacation. There has been illness, two total knee replacements for Hubby, missed celebrating my 65th and our 35th anniversary and an unexpected death. Knee surgery is a lot of work for both of us and it is isolating. And of course there is/was the COVID thing… And the almost complete evaporation of my business. We really needed a break!
A “real” vacation was not in the cards for a guy 6 weeks out of knee replacement surgery so we opted for a lovely but low-key visit to California’s mid-coast, specifically to the Seal Cove Inn at Moss Beach. The mid-coast is hard to get to and is not heavily populated. It has its own laid back vibe.
We stayed at a beautiful Bed and Breakfast recommended by my friend. Thank you Donna!
I loved the courtyard entrance:
They had to remove most of the furnishings due to COVID concerns but they sure did a great job of keeping it pleasant:
It was a little odd because there were no case goods in the room, our clothes stayed in the suitcase. No maid service or linens changed, all to protect us all.
Everyone, I mean everyone wore a mask there including runners and bicyclists.
Plants love it there – everything was so lush and happy! This was the view to the left of our patio:
I’ve never seen a crimson hydrangea, the color was deeper than the photo:
This is the most charming bus stop I’ve ever seen:
Even a guy fresh off a cane and 6 weeks out of knee surgery could take a short walk and discover this beauty:
Sadly enough, the beaches were closed and there were no seals. I envisioned spending a lot of time enjoying the tide pools. Next time…
We took a trip south to nearby Half Moon Bay, a charming small mid-coast town with shops and restaurants:
Our last evening there rewarded us with this sunset:
The mornings can be cool and overcast on the coast. On the day we left, the AM and PM temps varied widely between the coast and the Sacramento Valley, a mere 58 degrees variance!
I couldn’t resist, two more gorgeous random coast shots:
I live in a beautiful state! I’ll post this to Nina-Marie’s Off the Wall Friday.
So beautiful. Thanks for sharing your trip. We are close to 100 degrees here in Texas, so it is refreshing to pretend seeing the beautiful flowers, the ocean and 48 degrees.
Grew up in Southern California & Moss Beach is news to me! Looks attractive , like pleasant place to spend time. If I get comfortable enough to go home I would like to visit this place
Lovely trip! Could you tell me the name of bed and breakfast spot in Moss Beach?
I enjoyed your adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, Seal Cove Inn, just a lovely spot!
Jenny, it looks lovely! Thanks for taking us along.
Jenny
I have never made that trip and I am a Cali native, obviously I have missed some beautiful sites! Thanks for sharing ❤️Love Cathe Hedrick
Oh you MUST go Cathe!
Makes me want to go again! Great photos and looks like the weather was perfect. I’m glad you guys drove around and explored.
You photos are wonderful, makes me homesick. I grew up in Oakland and Alameda and lived in Davis, Sacramento, Novato so we traveled all over the state until we left in 1981. When we spent the year of 2012 in Sonoma County and did sightseeing we noticed the moss hanging in places it had not when we left, like dry central area trees in summer. Another invasive species at work!
Such beautiful photos!! I love that area of the coast, and the smaller towns are all so quaint and lovely. Such a great vacation during these crazy times. Thanks for sharing!
We’re there places to eat? Haven’t had a trip in like forever. Just wondering where we could go. Waiting for a date for hip replacement. ?
Actually there are lots of good places to eat. The Distillery in Moss Beach is excellent and in Half Moon Bay Sam’s Chowder House, Mezza Luna are the ones we know but there are plenty more, from inexpensive to posh. It is the shutdown right now so dining is an austere experience. All the restaurants were uber careful with sanitization and such.
Thanks for the great travel tour photos, Jenny, and your blog. I learn a lot. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talents and ideas.
My very favorite get away is the central coast although as we get older it gets harder because as you say it’s not that easy to get there.
Your spot looks as lovely as ours. We are in our motorhome at an RV park in Marina. Tucson is incredibly hot! Love this place!
And yes, my quilting is with me, Bernina and all!
Fun!
Thanks for sharing your trip pics! It looks as if it was a great way to get refreshed!
Love the coast of California, it is so beautiful!