San Diego
I have had San Diego on my mind quite a bit lately. I spent two years of my life living there while I was getting my degree. Once I finished school, I decided to move back home to the Bay Area. Somehow it feels like …
Tag: photography
Carmel-By-The-Sea
Carmel-By-The-Sea This small beachside city is known for it’s scenic ocean views and art galleries galore. I’m not surprised countless films and television shows have used Carmel as their backdrop. It’s gorgeous and charming to say the least. Make sure not to miss it when …
Big Sur
The beautiful coastal city located on California’s famous Route 1.
Big Sur is growing in popularity thanks to the extraordinary images captured on Instagram. The beautiful ocean views, epic Bixby Bridge, lush hills, and rugged coastline make this a popular stop for everyone on the Route 1 journey.
As a California native, driving along the coast to and from Southern California can feel like a bit of a nightmare. Winding, narrow roads, frequent stops, slow drivers that are hypnotized by the incredible views? Which way to highway 5? In all seriousness, Cabrillo Highway (or Route 1) is a beautiful road to take if you are visiting California and have the time to stop by incredible cities like Big Sur.
Our journey along Cabrillo Highway started near Monterey and only went as far as Big Sur. Even though we only spent a day in Big Sur, I got to capture some incredible photos and see possibly everything important it had to offer. A day, or even a few hours on your Route 1 journey, is all you really need for Big Sur. However, there are campgrounds and nice/luxury hotels in the area. If you want to stay in a hotel but save some money, I’d recommend something outside of Big Sur. Monterey is a bit more budget friendly in comparison to Big Sur.
Garrapata State Park
McWay Falls
The McWay waterfall is a bit difficult to capture in a photograph due to the size and distance from the viewing point. I’ll upload my Big Sur videos to my Instagram story which will be up until 4pm tomorrow and on my California highlights after that.
I have another coastal town coming up next week. Until next time, I hope you enjoyed these photos.
-Ayla♥
Monterey Bay
The city of Monterey is a popular weekend getaway for those living in Northern California. However, the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium attracts visitors from all over. Possibly because it’s the best aquarium in the world! And I’ve heard this said by an oceanography professor, so …
The Flower Fields |Carlsbad, California
The first time I noticed the flower fields was on my way to San Diego. We were driving on highway 5 with fields on one side and the ocean on the other. I desperately wanted to stop and take photos in the fields but we were …
Conservatory Of Flowers |Photo Diary
If you’re not from the Bay Area, or have been living under a rock your whole life, the Conservatory of Flowers is a greenhouse located in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park filled with rare and unusual tropical plants and holds special exhibits. I went during the butterfly exhibit which was a wonderful experience.
The flowers inside the conservatory are incredible. I saw some old favorites like orchids and sunflowers, but there was also a lot of exotic and endangered flowers that I had never seen anywhere else.
If you’re a plant lover like I am, going here is a must during your visit to San Francisco. It’s not too far from The Painted Ladies so you may want to stop by before or after taking a photo of the iconic row of homes.
Address: 100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
Admission for General Public: Free every first Tuesday of the month. $9 for adults and $6 for everyone else.
Hours: Tuesdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
-Ayla♥
Filoli House & Gardens |Woodside, California
It was a few years ago when I went to the wonderful Filoli estate in Woodside with my parents and friends. We went in April which was an ideal time to see all the newly bloomed flowers that were welcoming us into spring. The weather …