Storybook cottage offers California beach respite

A trip to California’s Central Coast is all about replenishment and reflection and an appreciation of the spectacular natural beauty here that never seems to grow old. And what better place to get a new perspective on your daily life than a storybook cottage footsteps from the pounding surf and amazing energy of the Pacific Ocean?

If long walks along a driftwood-strewn beach are your idea of a trip to the sea, then Moonstone Beach in Cambria is probably a good candidate for your next outing to the California Coast. Cambria is a place where you can spend hours each day walking – on the beach, on the boardwalk and through a quaint, historic artist’s colony chock-full of art galleries as well as unique shops and good restaurants.

Cambria is in San Luis Obispo County and located in an area that gives visitors several options for short daytrips. The wineries are just a few miles east, Hearst Castle just a few miles north. Some of California’s best beaches are a short drive to the south. And San Luis Obispo is just a few miles south and inland.

On our most recent trip to Cambria we discovered a charming group of cottages on Moonstone Beach that seem especially well suited to honeymoons or romantic getaways. There are just three “Moonstone Cottages” built on a small lot directly across the road from some of the best areas to explore on Moonstone Beach (so named because of the semi-precious agate and jasper stones that can be found in the sand). The cottages are not part of a big resort so you won’t be sharing your getaway with other travelers. Aside from seeing their vehicles parked in front of their cottages, we never even saw our neighbors the entire time we were there. Read more »

Top ten Beaches in Spain

Anyone who has visited Spain knows that the beaches are breathtaking. Many Spanish beaches are havens for fans of sunbathing.
1. Playa de Las Catedrales in Galicia has been well known for the rock formations created by the ocean and a great spot for people to go relax and sunbathe.
2. Gandia, located in the Costa Brava region of Spain is a single area consisting of several smaller towns with tranquil beaches. Towns vary by size and many who have visited comment about how it is hectic. They are most often describing the crowds and traffic when holidays come for those who spend it in a location especially if the location is a popular hot spot for parties.

3. Tarifa, located in the Andalusia region and this is a known hot spot for the younger crowd. This is the best beach for people who regularly sunbathe or partake in other activities on the beach.
4. Nerja, also located in Andalusia has been dubbed as an overpriced haven meaning it is more home to those with money than those who are of middle and lower classes. The area is full with beautiful homes and beaches that are pretty from the citizens who live there.

5,6. Playa de los Peligros & Playa de la Magdalena both located in Santander the capital of the seldom-explored region of Cantabria situated near Asturias and Basque in the Spanish countryside. Both beaches are closer to the downtown area and beachgoers aim for a more scenic type of environment to watch boats and viewing the mountains. It’s ideal for those who want to take pictures and relax.
7. Sitges is a party town located near Barcelona and being a regular hot spot for the
gay and lesbian crowd, but the regular beaches are diverse with different people.

8. Playa de la Victoria is located in Cadiz and this beach basically is for those who are more of a city dweller than a villager.
9. Ibiza has a lot of beaches and is mainly a haven for the young college crowd who gather there on their breaks from school since they have an active nightlife that is made up of clubs and bars and may not be ideal for those who are not into the party lifestyle.
10. Playa de Silentos in Asturias is great for those who want to hike and take photos with the rugged terrain makes it perfect for hikers and photographers.
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