Oakland Trips

Friday, 8/1 - Well, after many months of planning, the day has finally arrived! I can't believe that we're actually driving across the US! It's something I've always wanted to do. Our drive will take us from Connecticut to California and back …

My cousin Todd and I left the Chicago area this morning and got on a flight to Oakland to visit the SF Bay Area, visit my sister, Kelly, and take a few backpacking trips. We had a very early flight, around 6:30am. While waiting for the limo …

20 hour flight was tough, but business class made it easier, and MAS had a lot of movies. Paradise Pier hotel was good, but the grand californian looked much nicer and was right in the middle of everything. Actually went to Disneyland today …

Arrived in Las Vegas to temperatures in the 100's WOW. The kids were sooo excited. Taxi / Cab fare to the hotel from the airport was approx. $10.00 The hotel is average - cheap and cheerful, since our focus is not the room or the hotel itself …

Our family trip from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, the Coast, San Francisco and then back home.

Harleys, Breweries, and a few days up and down the California coast. Livin' the dream

A tour of the Bay Area for chocolate lovers. This will take you from Berkeley through the San Francisco and the South Bay ending up with a chocolate bike tour in Santa Cruz. Some events only take place during certain times of year, but most …

San Francisco Yosemite Los Angeles Orange County

We visited Alcatraz Island -- we highly recommend the self-guided audio tour, but remember to bring comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water, because a lot of hiking is involved. We also drove around the entire Bay to Tiburon (check …