A Racquet Social Travelogue

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A San Francisco to LA round trip gave us the opportunity to explore the quick route and the scenic route.

Stretches of I-5 can feel like this

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Fruit & nut farms line the side of the I-5

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Over 250 different crops are grown in the Central Valley. Stop at a farmer's stand and pick up some local produce.

Wonder what the cattle eat!

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Take a detour to Bakersfield

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Roadside Oil Drills Near Bakersfield

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Looking for things to do in L.A.?

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Santa Monica Beach is just outside L.A. Stop to take in the SOCAL vibe.

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Do some last-minute shopping at Malibu Country Mart.

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The Pacific Coast Highway is everything it's touted to be!

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PASO ROBLES

Thomas Hill Restaurant in Paso Robles serves great farm-to-table fare.

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Watch the elephant seals frolick at Piedras Blancas rookery.

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Big Creek Bridge and Bigsby Bridge are two of the most photographed bridges in California.

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Some view points in Big Sur are breathtakingly beautiful.

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Carmel, Monterey, and Santa Cruz are popular stops.

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A Racquet Social Travelogue

San Francisco To L..A.

A Road Trip

A San Francisco to LA round trip gave us the opportunity to explore the quick route and the scenic route.

It took us 6 hours on the I-5. The drive back on Highway 1, took nearly 10.

Stretches of I-5 can feel like this

Fruit & nut farms line the side of the I-5

Over 250 different crops are grown in the Central Valley. Stop at a farmer's stand and pick up some local produce.

Wonder what the cattle eat!

Take a detour to Bakersfield

Grab a bite at Moo Creamery of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives fame.

Roadside Oil Drills Near Bakersfield

Recent legislations have targetted urban drilling in California.

Looking for things to do in L.A.?

Check out "The L.A. That I Saw"

Santa Monica Beach is just outside L.A. Stop to take in the SOCAL vibe.

Do some last-minute shopping at Malibu Country Mart.

The Pacific Coast Highway is everything it's touted to be!

PASO ROBLES

The central coast wine region is worth a detour.

Thomas Hill Restaurant in Paso Robles serves great farm-to-table fare.

Watch the elephant seals frolick at Piedras Blancas rookery.

Big Creek Bridge and Bigsby Bridge are two of the most photographed bridges in California.

Some view points in Big Sur are breathtakingly beautiful.

Carmel, Monterey, and Santa Cruz are popular stops.

If you still have the energy, stop to stretch your legs and a quick stroll on the beach.

Half Moon Bay

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