Saturday, August 6, 2011

San Bernardino, California


San Bernardino Mountains

Directly east of downtown Los Angeles - these mountains are accessible to Southern Californias 365 days a year.

Montara, California



The Point Montara Lighthouse has been turned into a hostel. What a great way to spend a nice weekend.

Exeter, California




Exeter, CA one of "America's Prettiest Painted Places". Quaint downtown shops, as well s locally owned and operated businesses, harken back to a simpler time. Exeter, in the heart of the Central san Joaquin Valley, has scenic views and many quality of life events throughout the year.

This was sent by the Exeter Chamber of Commerce

Santa Cruz, California




The Hosteling International - Santa Cruz Hostel at the Carmelit Cottages sent this one. Stayed in Hostel years ago when I was in Europe.

Crescent City, California




Redwood National & State Parks
A fallen redwood so slow to rot it may lie on the forest floor for as many years, renew, returning a variety of herbs, woody plants and wildlife.

The Del Norte County - Crescent City-Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce sent this great card.

Martinez, California



Visit the Martinez Museum at the corner of Court and Escobar Streets

Healdsburg, California




Haydon Street Inn was kind enough to send this one - it looks like a nice cozy place to stay in wine/spa country.

Lake Tahoe, California (via xslip)



I got this via an exchange slip.
Incline Overlook
Lake Tahoe

In 1945 the California State Legislature officially named Lake Tahoe. The name "Tahoe" is an adaptation of a Washoe Indian word meaning "big water."

Lakehead, California




Discovery Rooms
Flowstone

Solid calcite in the form of flowstone, wiht cave coral underneath.
The people at the Lakeshore Inn & RV were kind enough to send me two cards.
Once from their location in Lakehead and one of Shasta Dam. It is a beautiful place to see.

San Anselmo, California




The San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce sent this beautiful of Mt. Tamalpais and the San Francisco Theological Seminary.