La Jolla to 1000 Steps Beach
After spending two days in San Diego we headed on to our next destination, Anaheim. But first some fun detours. Initially we had planned to spend some time in La Jolla, Torrey Pines, hike Annie's Canyon slowly making our way up to Anaheim. But the rain changed a lot. La Jolla beaches had restrictions, Torrey Pines was closed, Annie's Canyon had flooded. So now what?
Afterwards we headed towards La Jolla cove and beach. There were plenty of people there and while some areas were roped off we were still able to get our feet in the sand as well as explore some tidepools.
We ate lunch on the beach. The In and Out burgers I'm afraid were less than impressive.. We met up with cousin for dinner later that night who informed us we ordered all wrong and there are certain hidden secret tricks to ordering. Who knew?
And so we wrapped up another day in our California adventure.
We started by checking out and heading out to La Jolla for breakfast. We ate at The Cottage
It was really beautiful. We interestingly enough saw no seals but many many pelicans. We grabbed some coffee and then hit the road.
As mentioned before.. Torrey Pines and Annie's Canyon were a no go.. so I Googled till I found something else to do enroute.
We settled on One Thousand Steps Beach in Laguna Beach
There is no parking there and the entrance is so nondescript we would have passed right by it if we weren't looking for it. It does not actually take on thousand steps to reach it.. more like 230 something.. the kids both counted.
The beach was gorgeous.. beautiful rock formations, crashing waves.. the boys had some fun in the icy cold water.
and can you imagine living in those houses.. all having their own private staircases..
A couple hours later we checked into our Anaheim hotel.. showered and changed then headed out to meet up with two of my cousins. My maternal uncle lives in Orange County but just happened to be on his own vacation when we visited but my cousins were available so we met them for dinner at Puesto.
Fun time. The beach is lovely, the rocks are intersting with the sea having curved it's path over time.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos and good to see you all smiling.
Amazing pictures! It's obvious you all had a great time, despite the setbacks :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Now I need to visit.
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It looks like a wonderful family get-away!
ReplyDeleteI love the photos of the beach, so peaceful and beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteA fun day at the beach!
ReplyDeleteThat breakfast looks amazing! I keep hearing about "In and Out Burgers" but we don't have any around us, so I've never been to one.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteI'm not much of a beach person, but I sure enjoyed all your beach photos here!
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun. Oddly enough, there are stairs named 1001 Steps located in my neck-of-the-woods.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection of beautiful photos to remember this trip! So glad the closures didn't spoil your fun and you made the best of everything. I've never eaten at in and out burgers, but that breakfast looked outstanding! TFS the little pieces of your great trip. Beautiful family photo too :)
ReplyDeleteLovely beach photographs - the sea is so alive! It's so good to meet family and spend time with them.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous photos! The Cottage food looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteNow you're hitting places I know well. My uncle lived in La Jolla in the '70s. It's too bad you didn't get a real chance in Laguna Beach. They have some great art festivals in the summer. (I'm fond of Sawdust.) My dad had a friend who lived in one of those little houses (years ago). Very arty enclave.
ReplyDeleteAnd then Anaheim. My hometown. (My roommate works at an Anaheim hotel, although technically I think it might be in Garden Grove. Right on the border, anyway.) I no longer live in Anaheim, but I grew up 2 miles from Disneyland. We went once a year or so while I was growing up. My middle school is just up the street. I hope you had a great time there.
I miss the beach. I grew up in California and went to many of the beaches there. Loved the pictures.
ReplyDeleteYou all seem to do a TON of traveling! I love it. I love the beach, have never been to California, so I appreciate all the pictures.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, especially the beach photos! I'm glad you had such a good time.
ReplyDeleteI've never gotten the hype over In and Out. Shake Shack is so much better.
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ReplyDeleteThat beach looks spectacular - and I would love seeing all the pelicans too.
Time spent at the beach is wonderful time for most people, not so much for me as I don't like the feel of sand. I like your photos
ReplyDeleteNice to see your photographs, it looks like you all had a great time.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Those rock formations on the shore are amazing! What a fun time you all had!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous think-on-your-feet kind of day. I love vacations where you go somewhere and, although you have a plan, improvise and do something not planned. Wonderful memories! Your boys are so adorable. I love their smiles. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou sure take some great vacations!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! That breakfast looks so delicious. Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trip -- and great pictures, too! I love the silhouettes of your boys leaping along the shoreline. Clearly, you have mastered the art of making the most of wherever you are... (anno, b/c for some reason, I can't sign in to comment)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I love those almost lunar looking rocks, volcanic? You've captured the wave crashing off that rock beautifully and I love those houses with their tropical gardens and staircases. xxx
ReplyDeleteThat breakfast looks delicious! It sounds like a fun day despite the last minute change of plans.
ReplyDeleteWow, those beaches look absolutely amazing. I've never seen pelicans in the wild, let alone a whole pod of them (had to look up their collective noun :-)) xxx
ReplyDeleteOh so yummy looking!
ReplyDeleteExploring tide pools is one of our favorite pastimes when on the west coast. You just never know what you are going to find. Bummer your other destinations were a bust.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That beach! And those steps would've killed me hahahaa
ReplyDeleteI love the West Coast (I live in Vancouver another West Coast city) and really enjoyed your photos and your descriptions of activities.
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome photos! Thank you for sharing as I am living vicariously through your travels. :D
ReplyDeleteare you ever home?? you take some amazing trips and really take the best pictures of your time away!! california is beautiful, and the beaches you visited are spectacular!!
ReplyDeletei am going to try to recreate the breakfast in the first picture, both have me drooling over here!!
you got a great picture of the extended family with you guys!!
Well, I was wondering where you were traveling to in California, and I'm familiar with all of it. San Diego is one of my favorite towns to visit. So glad you had a great time, and these ocean photos are fantastic! In-N-Out Burgers are really good, and when I just visited So Cal myself, we almost drove through, but decided on tacos. Your breakfast looks delicious as well. This is a wonderful photo of your cousins in Orange County.
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ReplyDeleteIt looks like you're having a great time :) Great report! Amazing photos :)
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You had a great time. That breakfast looks wonderful and I loved the 1000 steps beach. You guys are very good at making alternate plans when necessary.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to get some beach time after all, love the waves! Oh I think I would be too nervous to live on that hill, afraid at any moment it would fall into the water, but the stairs would be some good exercise every day. So nice you were able to meet family on your trip too!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so fun!
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It looks like you all had a great time in Laguna Beach and I love In and Out Burgers. I visited Laguna beach and LA two years ago and I miss it. Thanks for sharing more about your vacation.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time! Tasty food as always :)
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It looks like a great time at the beach! Love seeing your photos!
ReplyDeleteJill - Doused in Pink
I love LaJolla! We renewed our vows there years ago. Torrey PInes is one of my favorite places ever. I'm sorry it was closed. It looks like you all made the best of it. I've never had In n' Out!
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