Best Things To Do in Monterey, California
Looking for a beautiful coastal city to explore? Look no further than Monterey, California! In this video, we'll take you on a tour of some of the best things to do in Monterey, from exploring historic landmarks to hiking scenic trails, and everything in between. Discover the stunning coastline, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage that make Monterey such a unique and special place. So pack your bags and join us as we explore all the amazing sights and experiences that Monterey has to offer. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more travel videos, and let us know in the comments below which attraction is your favorite. Thanks for watching!
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Explore California's 2 best islands: Catalina & Balboa
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Step on a ferry and take a ride to two great Los Angeles area islands, idyllic Catalina and Balboa. Did we mention they're incredibly photogenic as well?
Catalina is famously just 26 miles from the L.A. coastline, while Balboa is a manmade island off the coast of Newport Beach and another world from the hustle bustle of Orange County.
On Catalina's Avalon, you'll discover the best photo spots on the island, including the historic Casino, former William Wrigley mansion Inn at Mt. Ada, and where to get the best sunset and sunrise shots on the island. Along the way, Jeff also takes a trip to the back country of the island, to Two Harbors and Airport in the Sky and meets some fascinating local characters.
On Balboa, Jeff sets set out to find the best places to photograph, and Jeff shows off his famous Magazine Selfie trick with Chris Raney and wife Tanya. @YellowProductions
Along the way--lots of Balboa Bars, frozen bananas, treks through the cute downtown district, and shots of boaters, swimmers, stand-up paddlers and other iconic Balboa Island images.
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08:33 Interior Island
11:17 Two Harbors
12:00 Catalina Conservancy
13:18 Photo Tips
15:00 Balboa
17:18 Ride the ferry to Balboa
18:47 Walk the entire island
19:00 The magazine trick
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Traveling to Yosemite National Park? Here are the things you need to know before visiting this vast natural wonder, including when to visit, the best viewpoints, accommodations, and precautions.
0:50 - 1:32 Facts about Yosemite
1:33 - 2:04 How to get here and which Yosemite entrance to use?
2:05 - 2:47 Yosemite South Entrance Information
2:48 - 3:06 How early to get into the park?
3:07 - 3:20 Arch Rock Yosemite Entrance Information
3:21 - 4:22 Hetch Hetchy Entrance Information
4:23 - 4:44 Tioga Pass Entrance Information
4:45 - 5:27 Yosemite Road Conditions and Distances
5:28 - 5:47 Staying in Yosemite Valley
5:48 - 6:23 Yosemite's luxury hotel - the Ahwahnee Hotel
6:23 - 6:33 Yosemite Valley budget-friendly accommodations
6:34 - 7:13 Most popular part of Yosemite
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8:10 - 8:53 Hiking precautions, what to bring, and internet
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SAN FRANCISCO - The Castro District, Gay Neighborhoods, California, USA, Travel, 4K UHD
SAN FRANCISCO - The Castro District, The First Gay Neighborhoods in the United States, California, USA, Travel, 4K UHD
SAN FRANCISCO - 카스트로(The Castro), 미국 최초 동성애자 마을, 샌프란시스코, 캘리포니아, 미국, 여행, 거리풍경, 4K UHD
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The Castro District, commonly referred to as the Castro, is a neighborhood in Eureka Valley in San Francisco. The Castro was one of the first gay neighborhoods in the United States. Having transformed from a working-class neighborhood through the 1960s and , the Castro remains one of the most prominent symbols of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activism and events in the world.
San Francisco's gay village is mostly concentrated in the business district that is located on Castro Street from Market Street to 19th Street. It extends down Market Street toward Church Street and on both sides of the Castro neighborhood from Church Street to Eureka Street. Although the greater gay community was, and is, concentrated in the Castro, many gay people live in the surrounding residential areas bordered by Corona Heights, the Mission District, Noe Valley, Twin Peaks, and Haight-Ashbury neighborhoods. Some consider it to include Duboce Triangle and Dolores Heights, which both have a strong LGBT presence.
Castro Street, which originates a few blocks north at the intersection of Divisadero and Waller Streets, runs south through Noe Valley, crossing the 24th Street business district and ending as a continuous street a few blocks farther south as it moves toward the Glen Park neighborhood. It reappears in several discontinuous sections before ultimately terminating at Chenery Street, in the heart of Glen Park.
Windy Hill | Bay Area Hiking
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Today we check out Windy Hill Open Space Preserve in the Portola Valley on the peninsula. Cruising along the Betsy Crowder Trail, to Spring Ridge Trail, and then Anniversary Trail, this out and back has some good climbs and great views!
Distance: 6.19 mi (9.96 km)
Elevation gain: 1,411 ft (430 m)
Time: 2.25 hours
Trail Type: Out & Back
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Our folding E-Bikes do not fit our RV lifestyle. I give 3 reasons why you too may have buyers regret if you purchase FOR RVING.
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Portola, California
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Winter Snow In Portola California | Best Snow of North Lake Tahoe 2020 - 2021 | Happy New Year
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Where is the best place to enjoy snow for New Year 2021? To celebrate New Year this 2021, we drove about 4 hours from San Fransisco to Portola one of the best snow pace in North of Lake Tahoe. Portola is located in North of Lake Tahoe, California. In this video you will see the amazing views of snow covered the ground, trees and the mountains. We drove the Smith Peak, but the snow was so deep we didn't be able to make it all the way to the top. However, we got to drive through snow and get a good drove shot of snow and trees. Also we drove up to another peak called, Beckwuorth Peak to get the views of sunset. Again we didn't make it to the top, we made to half way, which is good enough for the good views.
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Winter Snow In Portola California Best Snow of North Lake Tahoe 2020 - 2021 | Happy New Year
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Beautiful Views From The Santa Cruz Mountains (10-8-2022)
Stunning scenery seen late this afternoon up high in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Just breathtaking indeed! Me & my cousin had another adventure this day! For this day's outing, we went to Portola Redwoods State Park... Our day in summary: We hiked a bit, enjoying the majestic old redwoods there along with the scenic forests. Later, we stopped around the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to take in the beautiful mountainous scenery from up high as well as the epic sunset. We were so high that we were above the clouds! We later ended our day by eating dinner at Pho Wagon along Meridian Ave back in San Jose. 'Til next time! (Outing taken place Saturday, October 8, 2022)
*A bit about Portola Redwoods State Park: Portola Redwoods SP is in a remote mountain forest that can be difficult to reach. The windy Portola State Park Road is the only road in and out of the park. The drive to Portola SP can be nerve-wracking as you’ll need to drive along twisty narrow mountain roads with steep drop-offs (Alpine Rd & then take Portola State Park Rd). The park is a 2,800-acre park in California situated in San Mateo County. The road leading to the park drops from a ridgetop into a deeply shaded redwood forest, offering a hushed getaway from the suburban bustle of nearby Silicon Valley and the South Bay. The visitor center feels like a wilderness lodge. 18 miles of trails follow meandering creeks, where moisture-loving coast redwoods stand tall among ferns & huckleberries. Waterfalls on Fall and Pescadero creeks tumble down mossy banks over rocks & woody debris. The park has a 55-site family campground, 4 group campsites & a trail camp for backpackers. It also protects some of the most remote & scenic redwoods in the region, the Peter’s Creek Grove. Certainly, this park is a hidden gem!
Relaxing Driving: UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOODS of Irvine, California - Portola Springs 4K
Enjoy a relaxing drive around Portola Springs, one of Irvine's newest upscale neighborhoods, in stunning 4K resolution. Nestled in the eastern part of Irvine, California, and surrounded by the Great Park, Stonegate, Woodbury, and Foothill Ranch, Portola Springs is an upscale laid-back oasis full of soothing charm and a relaxed atmosphere. With its picturesque hills, lush greenery, abundant parks, trails, and ongoing construction of new homes, this family-friendly village offers a blend of natural beauty and modern California living.
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17:33 Portola Springs Community Park - City of Irvine
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36:42 Village Park at Portola Springs
37:47 Silverado Park at Portola Springs
38:43 Portola Plae Apartment Homes
39:40 Portola Springs Elementary
39:50 Portola Springs
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53:47 Irvine Blvd
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Foggy Trail Run and Hike on California Hillside | Windy Hill Loop
Windy Hill Loop in Portola Valley, CA, USA
6.2miles, elevation 1374 feet
Ran on 10/30/2021. It was raining when we started and it was truly a magical experience.
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A Beautiful Evening Drive Around The Santa Cruz Mountains (10-8-2022)
Enjoying a nice evening drive thru the Santa Cruz Mountains. We were on the way back home. Me & my cousin had another adventure this day! For this day's outing, we went to Portola Redwoods State Park... Our day in summary: We hiked a bit, enjoying the majestic old redwoods there along with the scenic forests. Later, we stopped around the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to take in the beautiful mountainous scenery from up high as well as the epic sunset. We were so high that we were above the clouds! We later ended our day by eating dinner at Pho Wagon along Meridian Ave back in San Jose. 'Til next time! (Outing taken place Saturday, October 8, 2022)
*A bit about Portola Redwoods State Park: Portola Redwoods SP is in a remote mountain forest that can be difficult to reach. The windy Portola State Park Road is the only road in and out of the park. The drive to Portola SP can be nerve-wracking as you’ll need to drive along twisty narrow mountain roads with steep drop-offs (Alpine Rd & then take Portola State Park Rd). The park is a 2,800-acre park in California situated in San Mateo County. The road leading to the park drops from a ridgetop into a deeply shaded redwood forest, offering a hushed getaway from the suburban bustle of nearby Silicon Valley and the South Bay. The visitor center feels like a wilderness lodge. 18 miles of trails follow meandering creeks, where moisture-loving coast redwoods stand tall among ferns & huckleberries. Waterfalls on Fall and Pescadero creeks tumble down mossy banks over rocks & woody debris. The park has a 55-site family campground, 4 group campsites & a trail camp for backpackers. It also protects some of the most remote & scenic redwoods in the region, the Peter’s Creek Grove. Certainly, this park is a hidden gem!
Daly City 4K - Mission St, Hillside Blvd, E Market St Walking Tour - Gateway to Peninsula
Hey Guys, Welcome to Daly City! In this video, we are walking Mission St, Hillside Blvd and E Market St. A lovely triangle walk, Passing Jollibee, 88 Hillside Apartment, Lucky grocery store.
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Daly City is the most populous city in San Mateo County, California, United States, with an estimated 2019 population of 106,280. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, and immediately south of San Francisco, it is named for businessman and landowner John Donald Daly.
The City is a coastal community located at the northernmost edge of San Mateo County. Sharing a common border with the City/County of San Francisco, Daly City is known as the Gateway to the Peninsula. The City's area extends from the Pacific Ocean on the west and nearly to San Francisco Bay on the east. Daly City abuts on San Bruno Mountain, a State and County Park which features the highest peak in the area's hilly terrain.
Much of Daly City occupies what were original Spanish land grants, largely unoccupied in the years that followed the sighting of San Francisco Bay by members of an exploratory party led by Gaspar de Portola in 1769. A military post, the Presidio, was established near the entrance to the bay, and with a mission founded near a small lake in the center of what became San Francisco, European settlers inhabited this north peninsula.
The few Indians who foraged and hunted around San Bruno Mountain soon disappeared and their lands were used for cattle grazing. The road leading north from other settlements was dubbed Mission Road, and its general location has changed little from Spanish days. Mission Road forked at what is now known as top-of-the-hill in Daly City, one route headed to the mission, the other to the Presidio. Much of the foodstuffs that supplied those outposts were grown in a fertile valley near the coast in today's city of Pacifica, a score of miles southwest.
While other locations down the San Francisco Peninsula were being settled, very little was happening to the area just over the county line from San Francisco. The soil wasn't too receptive to crop plantings, and it wasn't until the California Gold Rush that any interest was paid to the open spaces west of San Bruno Mountain.
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A Beautiful Golden Hour From The Santa Cruz Mountains (10-8-22)
A beautiful golden hour (sunset) seen from around the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. Me & my cousin had another adventure this day! For this day's outing, we went to Portola Redwoods State Park... Our day in summary: We hiked a bit, enjoying the majestic old redwoods there along with the scenic forests. Later, we stopped around the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to take in the beautiful mountainous scenery from up high as well as the epic sunset. We were so high that we were above the clouds! We later ended our day by eating dinner at Pho Wagon along Meridian Ave back in San Jose. 'Til next time! (Outing taken place Saturday, October 8, 2022)
*A bit about Portola Redwoods State Park: Portola Redwoods SP is in a remote mountain forest that can be difficult to reach. The windy Portola State Park Road is the only road in and out of the park. The drive to Portola SP can be nerve-wracking as you’ll need to drive along twisty narrow mountain roads with steep drop-offs (Alpine Rd & then take Portola State Park Rd). The park is a 2,800-acre park in California situated in San Mateo County. The road leading to the park drops from a ridgetop into a deeply shaded redwood forest, offering a hushed getaway from the suburban bustle of nearby Silicon Valley and the South Bay. The visitor center feels like a wilderness lodge. 18 miles of trails follow meandering creeks, where moisture-loving coast redwoods stand tall among ferns & huckleberries. Waterfalls on Fall and Pescadero creeks tumble down mossy banks over rocks & woody debris. The park has a 55-site family campground, 4 group campsites & a trail camp for backpackers. It also protects some of the most remote & scenic redwoods in the region, the Peter’s Creek Grove. Certainly, this park is a hidden gem!
[4K] WEST PORTAL, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA (April 27, 2024)
Walking tour of West Portal, San Francisco, California, USA
West Portal is a small neighborhood in San Francisco, California. West Portal is a primarily residential area of the city. The neighborhood's main corridor, West Portal Ave., serves as a principal shopping district of southwestern San Francisco.
West Portal is located at the southern edge of the hills in central SF. The neighborhood is named for the western terminus of the Muni tunnel beneath Twin Peaks that opened in 1918. The ride in the subway from West Portal Station to Castro Station is about seven minutes. By the West Portal Station, the L Taraval goes west along Ulloa Street, and the K Ingleside and the M Ocean View go south along West Portal Avenue. The neighborhood is served by the 48 and 57 Muni bus lines.
Because of its small size and collection of mom and pop stores, restaurants, and saloons, the neighborhood is often described as having a village-like atmosphere. The neighborhood is served by the West Portal Branch of the SF Public Library. Like Glen Park, West Portal is a San Francisco community that almost functions as a small city itself. Though small, the neighborhood has many banks, restaurants of many types, coffee shops, salons, post office (temporary closed), elementary school, drug store, bakery, ice cream shop, real estate agents, and spas. West Portal Avenue is dotted with locally owned and operated businesses which include a record store, book store, toy and craft store, clothing boutiques, produce market, candy shop, and hardware store. West Portal Avenue also has many professional services such as dentists, lawyers, accountants, optometrists, and urgent care facilities.
The frequent fog helps keep the area green in the usually rainless summer months, and on a clear day, West Portal Park, above the Twin Peaks Tunnel, provides a view of the Marin Headlands and the Farallon Islands in the Pacific. - Wikipedia
In Spanish times, West Portal was part of the land holdings of Mission de Dolores. After the break up of the Missions, Jose de Jesus Noe was granted a 4,443 acre ranch in 1846, called Rancho San Miguel. The ranch ran from present day UCSF in Parnassus Heights to San Jose Avenue, south to Daly City and north to Juniper Serra Boulevard and Forest Hill, including the area of present day West Portal. Parts of the ranch east of Twin Peals were subdivided in the late 1800s and became Noe Valley, Eureka Valley, Fairmont Heights, and Sunnyside.
But West Portal remained a ranch until well after the 20th Century. Adolph Sutro bought the remnant of the original rancho in 1880 -- a 1,200-acre parcel that ran from present day UCSF, south along Stanyan Street, up over Twin Peaks due south roughly along present-day Ridgewood Avenue, continuing south to the Ocean View district, then north along Junipero Serra Boulevard to the Laguna Honda reservoir.
While most of the ranch was hilly, the area that later became West Portal was relatively flat, and Sutro rented it to Italian vegetable farmers. For the next 35 years, the rest of Rancho San Miguel remained a nature preserve. Sutro's passion for tree planting eventually covered the slopes of Mt. Sutro and Mt. Davidson as far south as Ocean Avenue with eucalyptus.
When the rancho was put up for sale in 1909 after a contentious battle over Sutro's will, the City was desperate to recover from the 1906 earthquake and fire. City boosters badly wanted to compete with new subdivisions being built on the Peninsula and in the East Bay. The Burnham plan of 1905 and the City Beautiful Movement called for respecting the contours of the land and incorporating landscaping into residential developments. It was no longer acceptable to pack houses tightly together on rectangular street grids that ignored the terrain.
The first neighborhoods to be developed, St Francis Wood and Forest Hill in 1912, were faithful to these new ideas and were carefully designed and built as residential parks. Both developments prohibited commercial activities and were made up exclusively of large homes from the Craftsman movement, the Chicago school, the prairie style of Frank Lloyd right, the Beaux-Arts, and other styles. In contrast, West Portal became a commercial and transportation hub with homes in a wide variety of architectural styles.
The area was originally called West Portal Park in a vain attempt to capitalize on the residential park mystique. The name didn't stick partly because of its proximity to the tunnel entrance. Three streetcars lines (Parkside L line, Ingleside K Line, and Oceanview M Line) ran through the area along a new street, West Portal Avenue, which paralleled Portola Way. Stores and other commercial activities were attracted to this new transit thoroughfare.
West Portal reflects Fernando Nelson and Sons interpretations of contemporary designs. Their first homes, along Portola Drive, mimic the large Arts and Crafts or Spanish style homes across the street in St. Francis Wood.
Escape from Lockdown - Bike to the Pacific Coast from the Bay Area
It was 57 miles ride with 6000 feet elevation gain. But I stayed within 10 miles from home to comply with the regional shelter-in-place orders.
The course includes Sand Hill Road, Mountain Home Road, Woodside Road, Kings Mountain Road, Tunitas Creek Road, Highway 1, La Honda Road, Pescadero Creek Road, Alpine Road, Page Mill Road, Arastradero Road. Here is the map.
A Beautiful Sunset From The Santa Cruz Mountains (10-8-2022)
A stunning sunset scene above the clouds from the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. Me & my cousin had another adventure this day! For this day's outing, we went to Portola Redwoods State Park... Our day in summary: We hiked a bit, enjoying the majestic old redwoods there along with the scenic forests. Later, we stopped around the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to take in the beautiful mountainous scenery from up high as well as the epic sunset. We were so high that we were above the clouds! We later ended our day by eating dinner at Pho Wagon along Meridian Ave back in San Jose. 'Til next time! (Outing taken place Saturday, October 8, 2022)
*A bit about Portola Redwoods State Park: Portola Redwoods SP is in a remote mountain forest that can be difficult to reach. The windy Portola State Park Road is the only road in and out of the park. The drive to Portola SP can be nerve-wracking as you’ll need to drive along twisty narrow mountain roads with steep drop-offs (Alpine Rd & then take Portola State Park Rd). The park is a 2,800-acre park in California situated in San Mateo County. The road leading to the park drops from a ridgetop into a deeply shaded redwood forest, offering a hushed getaway from the suburban bustle of nearby Silicon Valley and the South Bay. The visitor center feels like a wilderness lodge. 18 miles of trails follow meandering creeks, where moisture-loving coast redwoods stand tall among ferns & huckleberries. Waterfalls on Fall and Pescadero creeks tumble down mossy banks over rocks & woody debris. The park has a 55-site family campground, 4 group campsites & a trail camp for backpackers. It also protects some of the most remote & scenic redwoods in the region, the Peter’s Creek Grove. Certainly, this park is a hidden gem!
5 Best Kids Playgrounds in Irvine California
The five best kid-friendly parks in Irvine California. The traveling princess has been exploring every nook and cranny in Irvine to search for the best parks to swing, slide, climb, and dig in the sand. In this video she'll present to you her favorite playgrounds in Irvine.
1. Heritage Community Park
14301 Yale Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
2. Northwood Community Park
4531 Bryan Ave.
Irvine, CA 92620
3. Adventure Playground
1 Beech Tree Lane
Irvine, CA 92612
4. Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park
4 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
5. Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618
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