It was interesting leaving an area of the state we were fairly familiar with, to an area we hadn't been before. And add JJ to the mix!
Still, it was fun, if a bit tiring.
Our next stop was a harbor/fishing village and very popular tourist spot.
It had a lovely harbor front; though the lack of walking paths between stop made it a lot less fun for us. Seemed like everyone drove everywhere here; even though the harbors, shops, malls, hotels were just a couple of hundred yards apart, there was no real sidewalks or walking paths and actually walking on highway 1, well…….
The area is also famous for being a filming location of one of Alfred Hitchcock's most well known films…..
We loved our accommodations….we'd do takeout, purchase a nice bottle of wine from the Inn (at a very decent price) and eat in the covered "Wine Shack" with JJ.
From here we headed up the coastline…making a few stops to stretch our legs, fuel up, and even get in a lovely hike!
Until we got to our our next stop, a charming village that reminds me almost of a town in New England. The water towers, the buildings were lovely. JJ enjoyed some nice attention as well.
The town is perched on the cliffside above the Pacific and the trails right off Main Street led to some wonderful views.
And we even got a "sign", literally, that our lovely Boy was looking over us.
We ate quite well here!
We loved it here and can't wait to return. It was one of our 2 favorite stops on this road trip.
Thanks for stopping by! I'll try to have something more relevant to dining in San Diego tomorrow before we head home!
I absolutely LOVE the picture of JJ perched on the whale! How adorable and how much fun.
I’m glad Frankie approves too. I know our special dogs watch out for us always and forever.
Thanks for the great post.
Laurie
looks like another great road trip
Awesome views
Aww, Bodega! There are some good pho places in Santa Rosa, about 45min inland from Bodega. Pho Vietnam on Stony Pt Road is my favorite. Would love to know your thoughts if you get there in the future.
Nice vacation spot!
Thanks so much for the wonderful comment Laurie! JJ and I know Frankie thanks you as well. Hope all is well!
Yes, it was Kat!
The views of the Pacific were fantastic ST!
Thanks for the recommendations Jessica! I’m thinking we may go thru Santa Rosa the next time we’re in the area, so I appreciate it. It’s great to hear from you and hope all is well.
It was fun Soo!
Seriously, you should enter the JJ Lookout picture in the Del Mar Fair photo contest. I think there is a category like “Our Best Friends” I would vote for this one for sure.
Oh wow…..let me take a look Laurie. Funny, it’s just a random photo I picked! Thanks again!