San Francisco, California – Golden Gate Visitor Centre and the Palace of Fine Arts

On 2nd Dec 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

The final part of our Californian road-trip. We spent two days staying in a hotel near San Francisco airport and visited the Golden Gate Bridge Visitor Centre, the Palace of Fine Arts, Sutro Baths and Gray Whale Cove Beach

Muir Woods & Point Bonita Lighthouse, California

On 1st Dec 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

Part 8 of our California road-trip. We visited Muir Woods and then worked our way south stopping off at Point Bonita Lighthouse and the Golden Gate Bridge Overlook to reach our hotel in San Francisco for our final two nights of our trip.

San Francisco, California – A day at Pier 39

On 28th Nov 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

Part 7 of our California Road-trip. We did a day trip to Pier 39 to see the sea lions and eat at Bubba Gump's.

Point Reyes National Seashore, California

On 27th Nov 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North America1 Comment

Part 6 of our road-trip through California. We spent a day at Point Reyes National Seashore where we visited McClures Beach, hiked to Tomales Point, visited the lighthouse and walked the Chimney Rock Trail

Ano Nuevo, Pigeon Point, & Baker Beach, California

On 26th Nov 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

Part 5 of our road-trip around California. We drove from Santa Cruz to San Francisco visiting Ano Nuevo State Park, Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Baker Beach on route.

Santa Cruz, California

On 25th Nov 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

3 nights at Santa Cruz visiting the boardwalk and Monterey

Yosemite National Park, California

On 24th Nov 202524th Nov 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

3 nights at Yosemite National Park visiting the Valley, Vernal Falls and the Mariposa Grove. We stayed in Yosemite View Lodge which was next to the Parks south entrance

Lake Tahoe, California

On 23rd Nov 202525th Nov 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, CountriesLeave a comment

Part 2 Of our California Road Trip where we spent 4 nights exploring Lake Tahoe. We visited the beaches at Zephyr Cove, Sand Harbour and Emerald Bay. We hiked the Eagle Falls trail and rode the Heavenly Gondolas.

Sacramento, California – Pit stop on our drive from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe

On 22nd Nov 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

Part 1 of our Californian Road trip where we explored Sacramento whist driving to Lake Tahoe from San Francisco. We visited the California State Railroad Museum and the historic old town. We ate lunch at Fanny Annes Salon - a themed restaurant.

The Big Sur & Santa Barbara

On 1st Oct 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

The last stage of our California Road Trip - driving the Big Sur and visiting Santa Barbara beach.

The Phillips Family Travels

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