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San Simeon, California: Where To Stay Near Hearst Castle
Although its most popular attraction remains temporarily closed, San Simeon is still a fascinating and very affordable California destination. Just minutes from the world-famous Hearst Castle, San Simeon is a historic seaside town filled with spectacular ocean vistas and friendly locals. While Hearst Castle takes much of the national attention, San Simeon has other activities, like hiking, enjoying pristine beaches and the world’s only admission-free elephant seal rookery. Here’s a look at five of the best places to stay in the idyllic community of San Simeon. Each are within a short drive from Hearst Castle, Hearst Ranch Winery and the neighboring seaside village of…
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Are You A Travel Addict? – 20 Signs You Might Be Addicted To Traveling
Do you think you might be a travel addict? You might be, if you sometimes display signs of wanderlust withdrawals. But what are signs of a classic travel addict? See if you have some of those symptoms if you haven’t traveled for a while. If you have at least half of these 20 signs, you probably are! Happy traveling! Here are 20 signs that might indicate you’re a travel addict! 1. You can’t stop thinking about when you’ll embark on the next trip. Because you can’t stop thinking about it, you will oftentimes wake up in the middle of the night and…
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Asilomar: A Literal Refuge By The Sea
With a summer camp-like atmosphere, the absence of certain modern conveniences and rustic accommodations, Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds may not be suitable for every visitor to the Monterey Bay area. But for those seeking a quiet respite from an often-stressful daily lifestyle, Asilomar might just be the idyllic setting they’ve long been searching for. It’s also one of the most fascinating hidden treasures in the Monterey Peninsula. Asilomar Conference Grounds 800 Asilomar Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (888) 635-5310 www.visitasilomar.com Asilomar State Beach Sunset Drive Pacific Grove, CA 93950 www.parks.ca.gov About Asilomar Located along California’s spectacular Central Coast in Pacific Grove, Asilomar is a derivation of two…
