We had planned on going to San Diego for 5 days. We were going to do the whole Zoo, Sea world thing, and stay in a hotel for 4 nights and drive. The closer it got to the date of leaving we started to dread the trip. Staying in a hotel, eating out every meal, and driving 10+ hours with a toddler was losing some appeal as we got closer to our departure date. Since the hotel was refundable and we hadn't purchased any of the park tickets yet we looked for other more relaxing options.
We looked up and down the coast and found a home in the redwoods in Sonoma county, just about 20 minutes north of Bodega Bay. It was PERFECT!
We enjoyed a few meals out in Petaluma at some great restaurants: Wild Goat and Della Frattoria.
It so fun for us to watch Owen eat at least a few bites of something when we are dining out now.
Together 13 years this month, whoa... We had the best time just hanging out as a family.
Owen was on cloud 9 playing in the rocks and sand.
Our redwood rental in Cazadero (not much more than a general store in that "town")
2 acre property with a creek and a hiking trail- what more could you need? or want?
Oh yea, a hot tub!
Kite flyin'.
My boys!
We hiked a bit on the headlands
What an awesome and relaxing trip. I started and finished a book there, we watched a movie at night, read magazines, cooked, got dinner to go, had some vino, hot tubbed, saw the little river towns, bummed around Petaluma, and enjoyed being together out of our normal routine. Such a good idea to change our trip up!
That looks fabulous, Chelsea - I love that area. I am so glad you found it, and that you all enjoyed a lovely vacation!
ReplyDeleteYes, all the families of ours love it over there. We grew up vacationing there and then raised our families doing the same!!! Glad you had a great time!!!!
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