california family vacations

Sand Dollar Beach

2008-12-30T21:53:00.000-07:00

Sand Dollar Beach, is Clara's dream place, because even in the Day's Inn at Monterey, she prepared two plastic bags (another one for Noah!) to pick up the possible Sand Dollars. Sand Dollar Beach located just south of Gorda, and across the street from the sign of the Ranger Station of Los Padres National Forest. You may google map "Sand Dollar Beach, Monterey, California 93920", and clearly see the parking lot.

On the way to the Sand Dollar Beach, Lily has to carry Noah all the time. December 30^th, 2008.

North, Sand Dollar Beach. December 30^th, 2008.

Margaret and Clara were looking for sand dollar at Sand Dollar Beach, December 30^th, 2008.

South, Sand Dollar Beach. December 30^th, 2008.

South, Sand Dollar Beach. December 30^th, 2008.

South, Sand Dollar Beach. December 30^th, 2008.

Margaret and Clara climbed the rocks at Sand Dollar Beach. December 30^th, 2008.

Margaret and Clara on the top of a rock at Sand Dollar Beach. December 30^th, 2008.

Noah and me on a top of a rock at Sand Dollar Beach. December 30^th, 2008.

South, Sand Dollar Beach, another angle. December 30^th, 2008.

North, Sand Dollar Beach, another angle. December 30^th, 2008.

Caution: Sand Dollar Beach has spectacular view, but NO sand dollar! Period.

Vista Points Along the Coast

2008-12-30T21:52:00.000-07:00

We were thrilled for the sunny weather and breath-taken scenic views, and the kids were enjoying the beaches.

Clara, Pacific Ocean Coast, around Big Sur, California. December 30^th, 2008.

View, Pacific Ocean Coast, around Big Sur, California. December 30^th, 2008.

Lily and Noah, Pacific Ocean Coast, around Big Sur, California. December 30^th, 2008.

Another Vista Point, Pacific Ocean Coast, around Big Sur, California. December 30^th, 2008.

Another angle, one vista point , Pacific Ocean Coast, around Big Sur, California. December 30^th, 2008.

One Vista Point, Pacific Ocean Coast, around Big Sur, California. December 30^th, 2008.

One Vista Point, Pacific Ocean Coast, around Big Sur, California. December 30^th, 2008.

Noah Li, Pacific Ocean Coast, around Big Sur, California. December 30^th, 2008.

Margaret, Pacific Ocean Coast, around Big Sur, California. December 30^th, 2008.

Pacific Ocean Coast, around Big Sur, California. December 30^th, 2008.

Pfeiffer Beach, A Hidden Treasure

2008-12-30T21:51:00.000-07:00

(I should shout,) Pfeifer Beach is a hidden treasure of the Big Sur.

Note: Pfeiffer Beach, NOT in the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, is accessible only by Sycamore Canyon Road from Highway #1, 2 miles east of the exit. Caution! it's a very sharp turn! there is NO sign to mark the Sycamore Canyon Road or Peiffer Beach, but if you get it right, after 200 ft. from the exit, you would see a big sign on a stone wall "Peiffer Beach, 2 Miles". I think this is a intentional setup to hide it from the stranger weird tourists. But anyway, we found it, and enjoy the stay there.

After 2 miles easy driving, here is the Pfeiffer Beach fee station. December 30^th, 2008.

Lily and Noah had a nap there. Someone called the Park Ranger, reporting that there is maybe a case "baby left alone on the vehicle". When the park ranger came, everything looked perfectly fine because that guy did not see actually Lily also in the vehicle at the same time. December 30^th, 2008.

Pfeiffer Beach, December 30^th, 2008.

A man was surfing, Pfeiffer Beach, December 30^th, 2008.

The rocks on the Pfeiffer Beach, December 30^th, 2008.

Pfeiffer Beach is so romantic for someones, December 30^th, 2008.

Margaret and Clara were enjoying the Pfeiffer Beach, December 30^th, 2008.

Another rocks on the Pfeiffer Beach, December 30^th, 2008.

This portion of the Pfeiffer Beach is surfing-friendly. December 30^th, 2008.

Access point to the Pfeiffer Beach from Sycamore Canyon Road. December 30^th, 2008.

Margaret and Clara enjoying to build a sand castle at the Pfeiffer Beach, December 30^th, 2008.

Looking north at the Pfeiffer Beach, California. December 30^th, 2008.

We all enjoyed the Pfeiffer Beach, December 30^th, 2008.

At the Pfeiffer Beach parking lot, Margaret and Clara was playing with a butterfly, December 30^th, 2008.

Here is the home for most of the butterflys at Pfeiffer Beach, near the nature toilets, December 30^th, 2008.

Big Sur, Cabrillo Highway

2008-12-30T21:47:00.000-07:00

December 30^th, 2008 is a beautiful sunny day. The 42 miles on the Cabrillo Highway (#1) from Camel to Lucia, in my personal humbler opinion, is the Most Picturesque Coast Highway Over The World.

10 miles south of Camel. You would see the Point Sur Lighthouse. December 30^th, 2008

Beautiful Pacific coast. December 30^th, 2008

Maybe everybody have seen this somewhere else (picture, movie or TV commercial) before, but it is still stunning to see it physically. December 30^th, 2008

Another frame of the stunning Pacific Ocean coastal view. December 30^th, 2008

Lily and Noah at the famous Pacific Ocean Coastal view point. December 30^th, 2008

Margaret Li at the famous Pacific Ocean Coastal view point. December 30^th, 2008

Point Sur Lighthouse, more information here. December 30^th, 2008

Monterey Aquarium

2008-12-29T21:46:00.000-07:00

Monterey Aquarium is a Top 10 U.S. Aquarium. We are so happy had the chance to go there with Tan Family and Nana Wang. Thank you very much Rachel and Cheoh for your friendship and kindness.

Monterey Bay, from Monterey Aquarium, December 29^th, 2008, 4:34 PM (PST).

Rocks at Monterey Bay, from Monterey Aquarium, December 29^th, 2008, 4:34 PM (PST).

Monterey Bay, from Monterey Aquarium, December 29^th, 2008, 4:39 PM (PST).

Tropical fishes at Monterey Aquarium, December 29^th, 2008, 4:40 PM (PST).

Are they Nemo? December 29^th, 2008, 4:42 PM (PST).

Tropical fishes at Monterey Aquarium, December 29^th, 2008, 4:42 PM (PST).

A tropical animal at Monterey Aquarium, December 29^th, 2008, 4:58 PM (PST).

A jelly fish at Monterey Aquarium, December 29^th, 2008, 5:09 PM (PST).

Jelly fishes at Monterey Aquarium, December 29^th, 2008, 5:11 PM (PST).

A jelly fish at Monterey Aquarium, December 29^th, 2008, 5:12 PM (PST).

Tropical fishes at Monterey Aquarium, December 29^th, 2008, 5:31 PM (PST).

We had the Dinner with Tan family at this up scale seafood restaurant in Cannery Row Monterey, California. Thank you Rachel and Cheoh. December 29^th, 2008, 6:05 PM (PST).

17 Miles Drive in Monterey California

2008-12-29T21:45:00.000-07:00

It's a warm sunny day there at "17 miles" pacific coast.

Thanks to Tan family, we enjoyed the beautiful scenery together. Also thanks to Zhou family, they give us such yummy foods (especially the SiChuan style sausage), we enjoyed when we had a picnic with Tan family.

Picnic with Tan Family at Spanish Bay of 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008.

The Pacific Coast at Spanish Bay, 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 12:56 PM (PST).

The Pacific Coast at Spanish Bay, 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 1:00 PM (PST).

Margaret and Clara were trying to access to the beach at the Spanish Bay, 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 1:30 PM (PST).

Margaret and Clara went over rocks to go to the bench. December 29^th, 2008, 1:31 PM (PST).

The Pacific Coast at Spanish Bay, 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 1:32 PM (PST).

Portion of the Bird Rock, 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 2:20 PM (PST).

Lily and Noah at Bird Rock of 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008.

A house around Bird Rock, 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 2:35 PM (PST).

Had fun at Bird Rock, 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 2:41 PM (PST).

Noah was playing at Bird Rock, 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 2:42 PM (PST).

Margaret was watching at Bird Rock, 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 2:42 PM (PST).

Cypress Point Lookout. 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 3:06 PM (PST).

Cypress Point Lookout. 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 3:09 PM (PST).

Cypress Point Lookout. 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 3:10 PM (PST).

The Long Cypress, 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 3:28 PM (PST).

The view around "The Long Cypress", 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 3:30 PM (PST).

The Long Cypress, 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 3:30 PM (PST).

Margaret and Clara at "The Long Cypress", 17 Miles Drive, Monterey, California. December 29^th, 2008, 3:33 PM (PST).

Around Fisherman's Wharf

2008-12-27T21:44:00.000-07:00

After a Cantonese lunch at San Francisco Chinatown, we (Zhou's, Shi's and us) walked toward Fisherman's Wharf.

Forbes Island docked there. December 27^th, 2008.

Alcatraz Island, form Pier 41 San Francisco. December 27^th, 2008.

Noah played at Pier 41, San Francisco. December 27^th, 2008.

Noah played at Pier 41, San Francisco. December 27^th, 2008.

People riding a water speed motor around Pier 41, San Francisco. December 27^th, 2008.

San Francisco city view, from Pier 41. December 27^th, 2008.

Margaret at Pier 41, Alcatraz Island in background. December 27^th, 2008.

Pier 41, San Francisco. December 27^th, 2008.

Margaret and Clara, Pier 41, San Francisco. December 27^th, 2008.

North Point Street view, San Francisco. December 27^th, 2008.

San Francisco Lombard Street

2008-12-27T21:43:00.000-07:00

We visited the Lombard Street in San Francisco on December 27^th, 2008. More detail would be found here.

It's a pretty day so there many people around there.

We had to park our car on a slop street nearby.

Look around, the San Francisco city view.

The Alcatraz Island, view from Lombard Street.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

2008-12-27T21:42:00.000-07:00

We visited Golden Gate Bridge on December 27^th, 2008.

The harbor near the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge (December 27^th, 2008).

The San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge (December 27^th, 2008).

Some kind of facility house near the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge (December 27^th, 2008).

The harbor and the boat (December 27^th, 2008).

Lily and the Statue in the The San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Recreational Area.

Great thanks to our friend Zhou Family. We stayed Zhou's house in San Jose California for 3 nights (12/26 - 12/28), it's another wonderful experience with them in California.

Merry Christmas at Disneyland

2008-12-25T21:40:00.000-07:00

We were not afraid of the shower, still worked hard to pursuit our happiness.

We had a lunch at French Marketplace two days ago. I took this from a train compartment (Disneyland Railway). December 25^th, 2008, 8:49 AM (PST).

Inside the "Small World". December 25^th, 2008, 9:02 AM (PST).

Inside the "Small World". December 25^th, 2008, 9:12 AM (PST).

Outside of the "Small World". December 25^th, 2008, 9:17 AM (PST).

Lily and Noah on the Dumbo ride. December 25^th, 2008, 9:38 AM (PST).

Margaret and Clara on the Dumbo ride. December 25^th, 2008, 9:42 AM (PST).

Margaret and Clara watched the Pinocchio's. December 25^th, 2008, 9:55 AM (PST).

Here is a beautifully decorated restaurant near the Thunder Mountain ride.

December 25^th, 2008. Mark Twain's Wharf.

Disney's Aladdin. a musical spectacular. December 25^th, 2008, 2:02 PM (PST).

Disney's Aladdin. a musical spectacular. December 25^th, 2008, 2:20 PM (PST).

Disney's Aladdin. a musical spectacular. December 25^th, 2008, 2:40 PM (PST).

Disney's Aladdin. a musical spectacular. December 25^th, 2008, 2:41 PM (PST).

We watched the U.S. A. Flag Lower Ceremony at Disneyland. December 25^th, 2008, 4:33 PM (PST).

The Castle at night. December 25^th, 2008, 5:35 PM (PST).

The Enchanted Tiki Room. December 25^th, 2008, 5:45 PM (PST).

The Enchanted Tiki Room. December 25^th, 2008, 5:52 PM (PST).

We watched the Parade at the night. December 25^th, 2008, 6:53 PM (PST).

California Advanture Greatest Ride

2008-12-24T21:38:00.000-07:00

We played at Disneyland first, then run to the California Adventure for more fun.

Ride "Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage", December 24^th, 2008, 8:32 AM (PST).

Matterhorn ride is fun too. December 24^th, 2008, 9:10 AM (PST).

Instead ride the Matterhorn, Lily Clara and Noah ride this kid of car. December 24^th, 2008.

Pinocchio's house. December 24^th, 2008.

Noah was riding the Carousel. December 24^th, 2008.

Can you do that? Everybody were trying. December 24^th, 2008.

We had a lot of fun here "Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters". December 24^th, 2008.

Here is the Greatest Ride. Clara did not cry after taking this ride (Tower of Terror). December 24^th, 2008, 10:54AM (PST).

Monster and Lily and Noah. December 24^th, 2008, 11:20 AM (PST).

Margaret and Cinderella. December 24^th, 2008, 11:25 AM (PST).

We like the food here (Taste Pilot's Grill, near Soarin' Over California). December 24^th, 2008, 1:22 PM (PST).

A lot of ride available around the California Adventure. December 24^th, 2008, 2:01 PM (PST).

We brought some souvenir here at the California Adventure. December 24^th, 2008, 3:15 PM (PST).

Bug's Life 3D Movie is really excited and fun to watch. Clara cried here. December 24^th, 2008, 4:23 PM (PST).

We also watched the "Pixar Play Parade" in the California Adventure. December 24^th, 2008, 5:26 PM (PST).

Disneyland, We Are Coming

2008-12-23T21:37:00.000-07:00

First day of our vacation at Disneyland, California.

That morning (ok, every morning) Noah is so excited, so he is leading us to the elevator. December 23^rd, 2008, 7:32 AM (PST).

Heading to Disneyland along the South Harbor Blvd., December 23^rd, 2008, 7:42 AM (PST).

Waiting at the entrance gate of Disneyland after security check, December 23^rd, 2008, 7:54 AM (PST).

We are heading to Indiana Johns ride, December 23^rd, 2008, 8:09 AM (PST).

Central Island, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

We were crossing the bridge in the central island, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

December 23^rd, 2008. Splash Mountain, one of Clara's favorite ride in Disneyland.

Lily and Noah, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008, 10:12 AM (PST).

Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008, 10:36 AM (PST).

December 23^rd, 2008. Thunder Mountain, another Clara's favorite ride in Disneyland.

While Noah took a nap, Margaret and Clara went to Peter Pan ride, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008, 11:57 AM (PST).

I was looking the sky, near The Castle, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

The Castle, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

We were eating at French Marketplace, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008, 1:22 PM (PST).

Kugenuma High School Marching Band (Japan), Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008, 3:17 PM (PST).

Kids were playing while waiting for the parade, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008, 3:37 PM (PST).

Tin Soldiers, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008, 3:46 PM (PST).

Beautiful girls in white dress, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

Woody of Toy Story, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

You know who is he, right? Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

When you see those girls, that's end of the parade, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

Mini landscape, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

Small World (Night Version), Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

Toontown, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

Margaret, Clara and Noah at Mickey's House, Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

The Castle (night version), Disneyland, California, December 23^rd, 2008.

California Adventure, California, December 23^rd, 2008, 6:09 PM (PST).

California, We Love You!

2006-01-15T21:01:00.000-07:00

Yosemite National Park after spending 4 hour on Yosemite Falls Trail, we finally get to the top, so we may see the Half Dome at this angle, is it cooool?

#1 Foggy San Pedro Harbor of Catalina Island. 1999. Waited about one and half hour to get there by a crowded ferry from Long Beach to San Pedro (a one hour trip). We had a two hour guided tour around the Catalina and eat some sea food at an old, expensive and very crowded restaurant. It is a wonderful sight-seeing trip!

Yosemite National Park on the peak of Yosemitte Falls Trail, background I think it's North Dome, ......

#5 Foggy San Pedro Harbor of Catalina Island. 1999. Waited about one and half hour to get there by a crowded ferry from Long Beach to San Pedro (a one hour trip). We had a two hour guided tour around the Catalina and eat some sea food at an old, expensive and very crowded restaurant. It is a wonderful sight-seeing trip!

This Lone Cypress Tree is a main attraction in the Seventeen Miles, Monterey Bay, California. This is taken on 1997 Summer, very impressive, isn't it?

* Amazing Hearst Castle

2005-02-25T21:57:00.000-07:00

#1, Our family visited Sea World at end of 1998. This bird show is great!

#2, Swiming pool in the backyard of Hearst Castle [Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument], 1998. No doubt it worth your time to visit. They have three diffrent route to cover diffrent area of the castle, so at least you shoud prepared three times visit. :-) ... Actually I've been there twice, and not enough ... Information link here.

#3, This is a indoor swimming pool of Hearst Castle [Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument], 1998.

#4, This is a view of Mission Peak in Fremont,California. Once upon a time it was a volcano ...

#5, Zebras at San Diego Wild Animal Park, California, 1998

* Lake Tahoe Island and Mission

2005-02-25T21:51:00.000-07:00

#6, A island at a bay of Southern Lake Tahoe, California, 1999.

#7, A bay, southern LAke Tahoe, California, 1999.

#8, A everyday view of a southern part of Lake Tahoe, 1999.

#9, A Church located in Santa Barbara, California. It's one of the 21 California Missions many years ago ... link ... 1998.

* Golden Gate and Bay Bridges

2005-02-25T21:36:00.000-07:00

#10, The Golden Gate Bridge located in San Francisco, California. This is taken from Port Ford Point, where we spent time to catch crabs ...

#11, The Golden Gate Bridge park, San Francisco, California.

#12, Angle Island, viewd from Fishman Wharf, San Francisco, California. A 300mm AF lens used.

#13, Bay Bridge, cross from Menlo Park and Harward, California. We drove by the bridge to buy some stuff for Margaret's ballet dancing ...

* Hollywood's Universal Studio

2005-02-25T21:32:00.000-07:00

#14, Hollywood, California, end of 1997.

#15, Universal Studio, Los Angeles, California, end of 1998.

#16, Universal Studio, Los Angeles, California, 1998

#17, A exciting demostration of a trick to make movie ... FLOODING a town ! ... just before your eyes ...

#18, Another live show in Universal Studio, Los Angeles ...

#19, Guns, Fires over water ... all went very well and very impressive ...

* Wild Wild West

2005-02-25T21:17:00.000-07:00

#20, Cowboys and cowgirls, thw Wild Wild West live show ...

#21, Meeting with the actor and actress ...

#22, Meeting with another cool guy ...

#23, Meeting with a beautiful actress ...

#24, Hollywood made Sea War scenes using all models like this one ...

* Filoli Garden

2005-02-25T21:07:00.000-07:00

#25, Filoli Garden, California, 2001 Summer, Link

#26, Filoli Garden, California, 2001 Summer, Link

#27, Filoli Garden, California, 2001 Summer, Link

#28, Filoli Garden, California, 2001 Summer, Link

#29, Filoli Garden, California, 2001 Summer, Link

#30, Filoli Garden, California, 2001 Summer, Link

* Skunk Train in Fort Bragg

2005-02-25T21:01:00.000-07:00

#31, We have great time in Fort Bragg, California. Here is a Skunk Train, link

#32, We have great time in Fort Bragg, California. Here is a Skunk Train, link

#33, We have great time in Fort Bragg, California. Here is a Skunk Train, link

#34, We have great time in Fort Bragg, California. Here is a Skunk Train, link

* Cypress and Birds in Monterey Bay

2005-02-25T20:57:00.000-07:00

#35, Fooding bird is fun at Monterey Bay, California, 1997

#36, All the lovely bird sit by pacific ocean, Monterey Bay, California, 1997

#37, A near look to a famous cypress tree ... Monterey Bay, California, 1997

#38, I was sitting there ...

#39, It's just peaceful to sit there, watch birds flying, fooding, and people, ocean ... very relax ... Monterey Bay, California ...

#40, It's flying to grab food ...

* The big Star, SHAMU!

2005-02-25T20:54:00.000-07:00

#41, Wonderful "Sea World" vacation, and watch the live dolphin show ... San Diego, California, 1999.

#42, Wonderful "Sea World" vacation, and watch the live dolphin show ... San Diego, California, 1999.

#43, Wonderful "Sea World" vacation, and watch the live dolphin show, The big star Shamu! ... San Diego, California, 1999.

* Sea World, Dolphin and Sea Lion

2005-02-25T20:48:00.000-07:00

#44, Wonderful "Sea World" vacation, and watch the live dolphin show ... San Diego, California, 1999.

#45, Wonderful "Sea World" vacation, and watch the live dolphin show and sea lion show ... San Diego, California, 1999.

#46, Wonderful "Sea World" vacation, and watch the live dolphin show and sea lion show ... San Diego, California, 1999.

#47, Wonderful "Sea World" vacation, and watch the live dolphin show and sea lion show ... The big star is Shamu! San Diego, California, 1999.

#48, Wonderful "Sea World" vacation, and watch the live dolphin show and sea lion show ... The big star is Shamu! San Diego, California, 1999.

#49, Wonderful "Sea World" vacation, and watch the live dolphin show and sea lion show ... The big star is Shamu! San Diego, California, 1999.

* A Danish Village: Solvang

2005-02-25T20:43:00.000-07:00

#50, Solvang, a Danish Village, near Santa Barbara and San Simeon (Hearst Castle), 1998

#51, Solvang, a Danish Village, near Santa Barbara and San Simeon (Hearst Castle), 1998

#52, Solvang, a Danish Village, near Santa Barbara and San Simeon (Hearst Castle), 1998

#53, Solvang, a Danish Village, near Santa Barbara and San Simeon (Hearst Castle), 1998

Donner Lake, A Peaceful Place ...

2005-01-11T21:44:00.000-07:00

Donner Lake of California, Very near Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada (small gambling city). Novermber 26, 2002.

Donner Lake of California, Very near Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada (small gambling city). Novermber 26, 2002.

Donner Lake of California, Very near Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada (small gambling city). Novermber 26, 2002.

Donner Lake of California, Very near Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada (small gambling city). Novermber 26, 2002.

Net Crab Near Golden Gate Bridge

2005-01-10T23:39:00.000-07:00

San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Ford Point Horbor, netting crab, Li family and Wan family. You may see girls are exciting to have those live CRAB......

#10, The Golden Gate Bridge located in San Francisco, California. This is taken from Port Ford Point, where we spent time to catch crabs ...

#11, The Golden Gate Bridge park, San Francisco, California.

#12, Angle Island, viewd from Fishman Wharf, San Francisco, California. A 300mm AF lens used.

#13, Bay Bridge, cross from Menlo Park and Harward, California. We drove by the bridge to buy some stuff for Margaret's ballet dancing ...

Lake Tahoe Vacations

2005-01-09T20:23:00.000-07:00

2002 Winter, Lake Tahoe, Margaret is enjoying

Lake Tahoe, Made a snowman by Margaret and her parents, 2001

Thanksgiving 2001, Southern Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe, 2001 Thanksgiving, Margaret Calara Lily Albert

Cypress Tree, 17 Miles, Monterey Bay

2004-12-11T23:36:00.000-07:00

Cypress Tree is a main attraction in the Seventeen Miles, Monterey Bay, California. Lily and Margaret, Summer 1998

#35, Fooding bird is fun at Monterey Bay, California, 1997

#36, All the lovely bird sit by pacific ocean, Monterey Bay, California, 1997

#37, A near look to a famous cypress tree ... Monterey Bay, California, 1997

#38, I was sitting there ...

#39, It's just peaceful to sit there, watch birds flying, fooding, and people, ocean ... very relax ... Monterey Bay, California ...

#40, It's flying to grab food ...

Fresh Sea Food @Santa Barbara Harbor

2004-12-11T23:34:00.000-07:00

enjoy fresh sea food at santa barbara california, 1997 december

#50, Solvang, a Danish Village, near Santa Barbara and San Simeon (Hearst Castle), 1998

#51, Solvang, a Danish Village, near Santa Barbara and San Simeon (Hearst Castle), 1998

#52, Solvang, a Danish Village, near Santa Barbara and San Simeon (Hearst Castle), 1998

#53, Solvang, a Danish Village, near Santa Barbara and San Simeon (Hearst Castle), 1998

Wonderful California Vacations

2004-01-12T21:28:00.000-07:00

Yosemitte National Park after spending 4 hour on Yosemitte Falls Trail, we finally get to the top, so we may see the Half Dome at this angle, is it cooool?

Yosemitte National Park on the peak of Yosemitte Falls Trail, background I think it's North Dome, ......

This Lone Cypress Tree is a main attraction in the Seventeen Miles, Monterey Bay, California. This is taken on 1997 Summer, very impressive, isn't it?

Zebra, San Diego Wild Animal Park, End of 1997

Those Seagulls is very people friendly, even to grab any food on your hands. When you've there, you may try it, but be carefull! 17 miles, Monterey Bay, 1997 Summer

Lake Tahoe, Nov 26, 1998, before a snow storm comming......

Foggy Catalina Island 1999 December

1999-12-28T21:02:00.000-07:00

#1 Foggy San Pedro Harbor of Catalina Island. 1999. Waited about one and half hour to get there by a crowded ferry from Long Beach to San Pedro (a one hour trip). We had a two hour guided tour around the Catalina and eat some sea food at an old, expensive and very crowded restaurant. It is a wonderful sight-seeing trip!

1999 december catalina island lily and margaret

#2 Foggy San Pedro Harbor of Catalina Island. 1999. Waited about one and half hour to get there by a crowded ferry from Long Beach to San Pedro (a one hour trip). We had a two hour guided tour around the Catalina and eat some sea food at an old, expensive and very crowded restaurant. It is a wonderful sight-seeing trip!

#3 Foggy San Pedro Harbor of Catalina Island. 1999. Waited about one and half hour to get there by a crowded ferry from Long Beach to San Pedro (a one hour trip). We had a two hour guided tour around the Catalina and eat some sea food at an old, expensive and very crowded restaurant. It is a wonderful sight-seeing trip!

#4 Foggy San Pedro Harbor of Catalina Island. 1999. Waited about one and half hour to get there by a crowded ferry from Long Beach to San Pedro (a one hour trip). We had a two hour guided tour around the Catalina and eat some sea food at an old, expensive and very crowded restaurant. It is a wonderful sight-seeing trip!

#5 Foggy San Pedro Harbor of Catalina Island. 1999. Waited about one and half hour to get there by a crowded ferry from Long Beach to San Pedro (a one hour trip). We had a two hour guided tour around the Catalina and eat some sea food at an old, expensive and very crowded restaurant. It is a wonderful sight-seeing trip!

#6 Near view of foggy San Pedro Harbor of Catalina Island. 1999. Waited about one and half hour to get there by a crowded ferry from Long Beach to San Pedro (a one hour trip). We had a two hour guided tour around the Catalina and eat some sea food at an old, expensive and very crowded restaurant. It is a wonderful sight-seeing trip!