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The Stunning California Coastline - A Journey Along the Monterey County Coastline to Big Sur

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

July 25, 2010 04:34 PM

I am getting ready for a mini-vacation (an anniversary trip) by car heading up the California coast through Big Sur, Monterey, on to Calistoga and Napa, and back through San Francisco/Oakland and LA to Carlsbad. We've taken parts of the trip before along the stunning California coastline south of Big Sur, and I have been "reliving" our journey along this route back in 2007 before we take off in a few days.

These are just a few of my favorite photos that capture some of the variety of the beautiful California coastline (just a few hours worth, mind you, from San Luis Obispo to Monterey). There's lots going on real estate-wise so I won't be Internet free, and I might even share some photos along the way. Hopefully our coastal weather will improve - the marine layer has been particularly stubborn right along the coast. It doesn't feel like summer at all.

The edge of the continent is an amazing drive if you've never done it, if only for a few hours. Enjoy!

The Monterey County California coastline

Seals along the California coastline

View from Nepenthe Restaurant in Big Sur on the Monterey County California coast

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William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Jeff, I am sure this will be so enjoyed. Like Lynda, I never get tired of it and have colllected so many photos and memories of my experiences. Have a safe and wonderful journey.

Jul 25, 2010 05:14 PM

Richard Ruggaber

Metro Life Homes - Los Angeles, CA

California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035

Jeff: Have a great trip. I just did that journey on Memorial Day weekend. I can not get enough of that journey either heading south or north. Great photo's.

Jul 25, 2010 06:30 PM

Lenn Harley

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA

Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

I've done it and it is one of the most memorable drives I have. Our drive was from LA to San Francisco along the coast highway.

FABULOUS. Enjoy your adventure.

Jul 25, 2010 11:55 PM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Hope you have a wonderful time! Big Sur - that was always someplace I wanted to get to while in college but never did manage to see. One of these days..................

Jul 26, 2010 01:33 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Rick - thanks. How fortunate you were to have lived there

Jane - I plan to. Only wish I had more time.

KK - I have no doubt you would. And

William - thanks so much. I'm enjoying seeing all that CA has to offer. It is a remarkble state in terms of its topography..

Richard - we are looking forward to it.

Thanks, Lenn -we will cut inland sough of San Fran to save some time on the way to Calistoga. I am looking forward to seeing it all again.

Barbara-Jo - Keep it on the list - it is amazing

Jeffa

Jul 26, 2010 03:07 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Jeff.i am on vacation too..my niece is in from Fort Lauderdale and we are enjoying the City ..whats up with the dead fish???

Hannah

Jul 26, 2010 05:54 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Jeff, that is a wonderful ride, and your photos are just stunning.

Jul 26, 2010 06:33 AM

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi

NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL

708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Jeff: Lately I've just been happy to get out of Lockport ... and here you go posting such enticing pictures for me to view (and excrutiatingly painful as they remind me I'm NOT getting out of town)! Hope your travels are good ones ... and safe. Enjoy ...

Gene

Jul 26, 2010 11:33 AM

John Thomas

E3 Green HOMES - Boulder, CO

EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA

Sounds like you're in for a great trip...good for you--enjoy! i once bicycled from Palo Alto over to Hwy. 1 and then all the way down to San Luis Obispo. It was an awesome ride, especially from Santa Cruz to Big Sir.

Jul 26, 2010 12:41 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff I have done that drive and it is beautiful and I would love to do it again someday.

Jul 26, 2010 03:18 PM

Kat DeLong

Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ

REALTOR

We've taken this trip before, and I just recently mentioned taking it again. BEAUTIFUL pic's.

Jul 26, 2010 03:43 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hannah - haha, those are seals sleeping on the beach in a nature preserve.

Pat - hopefully this trip will be equally so, with some pics of some other areas I haven't seen yet.

Jeff

Jul 26, 2010 04:50 PM

Suzanne Sands

Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA

Somerset MA Real Estate

Jeff,

These photo;s are breath-taking, I would love to visit the West coast someday. Enjoy your anniversary! :)

Jul 26, 2010 05:03 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

John J- it is an area you will love and never forget. Hope you get out here sometime.

Gene - ha ha. Yeah, I get that. Seems I was in a rut for along time but recently have been traveling quite a bit for work. I continue to enjoy learning more about CA - there is so much here and the state is HUGE. I expect there are parts I will never see.

John T - how fortunate. I thought about what fun a bike ride would be when I drove this before. I haven't done much biking in quite a while.

George - so you KNOW how beautiful it is. Hopefully the area will have recovered from the devastating fires there a year or two ago.

Kat - thanks for stopping by. But I imagine you have some spectacular scenery in your area as well.

Jeff

Jul 26, 2010 05:09 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks, Suzanne. We will. Hope you will get out here sometime. It is so different from NE in many ways. But of course there are spectacular beaches and other views in NE as you know. :)

Jeff

Jul 26, 2010 05:57 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Jeff! If there was a "love' button, I would have pressed that instead of the 'like' button!! What a wonderful trip you'll soon be taking--your coastline is SO not like ours and is just so beautiful (not that ours isn't)! I hope you have a fabulous anniversary and can't wait for the photos--yours are always so gorgeous!

Jul 27, 2010 03:20 AM

Paige Walker

Paige Walker - Pineville, LA

Real Estate Guru - Alexandria Pineville LA

Jeff those are simply gorgeous photos! I can't wait to see more! Have a great time and be safe!

Aug 01, 2010 02:24 PM

Kirsten Lindquist

Pacific Union International - Sonoma, CA

Realtor - Sonoma Wine Country

Jeff: Great shots.....welcome to my world! It's like being on vacation all the time living in such a beautiful place. Have a wonderful visit.

Aug 01, 2010 02:54 PM

Kirsten Lindquist

Pacific Union International - Sonoma, CA

Realtor - Sonoma Wine Country

Jeff: Great shots.....welcome to my world! It's like being on vacation all the time living in such a beautiful place. Have a wonderful visit.

Aug 01, 2010 02:54 PM

Judy Jennings

Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA

Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

Jeff - Happy Anniversary! I have had the pleasure of driving up the coast and the scenery is breathtaking, just like your photos. Have a wonderful trip and try to step away from the computer as often as possible. ;-)

Aug 02, 2010 12:14 AM