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Laguna Beach and Thousand Oaks Are Such Wonderful Places To Be!

We have just come back from a wonderful trip to visit Ray and family in Seattle and Collin and family in Wrangell, Alaska. We took a pre-holiday vacation to the Laguna Beach area south of LA.

Not saying we wish we were back in Upstate NY!

We set up our Bullet at a very nice campspot in the Crystal Cove State Park campground. Sunsets were awesome each night and the sound of the surf kept us sleeping a bit longer than desired each morning.

Sunset was always a must see.from our campsite.
As it was Christmas time we added a few festive lights to the inside of the camper. So cozy!

We took 2 nice hikes and a wonderful bike ride while at the campground for 3 nights. We even tried the famous In-N-Out burger joint for the second time. We can only justify the calorie intake after a nice day of exercise. The first hike was way up into the hills above the campground area. Our hiking app recorded over 8 miles and 100 flights of stairs accomplished!

This pretty beach is located between Laguna and Newport Beaches.
We had lunch under this nice outcropping.
Our basic view during the return segment of our first hike.
This portion of the hike was incredibly steep. We later found out it was not an actual hiking trail at all.
No caption necessary!

Our second hike came along the shores of the Pacific in Laguna Beach proper. Although there were many estates that were off limits, the shoreline was open to the public and boy was it gorgeous.

On the way out we chose the path taken by many
Check out the surfer about to be sucked into a wave, spun around, and spit back out!
We have tried constantly to live by this mantra.
Am i a retired math teacher or what?

These “street signs” were strategically placed along our hike. You have to love the Southern California attitude!
On the way back to the truck we chose to try and walk the beach back. We almost made it by hopping over the waves here and there. We could not have done this at high tide.
I was able to go around this sea cave but Laurie crawled through it.
This little guy seemed to want to ask us why we were not on the hiking path where all the other folks hike?

Below are a few pictures from our lengthy and wonderful visit with Amy, Eric and family:

A view of Paradise Falls in Thousand Oaks It had just rained the night before so the falls they were a-flowin’
A very happy retired couple indeed!
On the hike this day were Us, Amy and Eric and our nephew Jordan.

Early one Sunday morning we were awakened by the roar of motorcycles. It was time for Amy and Eric to show son Robert and girlfiriend Malia how to ride on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Amy and Eric have their new bluetooth helmets on.
We think that is Robert with his arm around Malia?
Our scooter would not keep up with these real bikes. Off they go.
I preferred a quieter ride!

2 Replies to “Laguna Beach and Thousand Oaks Are Such Wonderful Places To Be!”

  2. Love the signs! What a way to add to the mood and enjoyment! Also, you two have Paradise even without the falls in the background!

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