One thing the central California coastline of Big Sur provides is stunning ocean views, and sandy beaches without the crowds. But what about man’s best friend? Is your four-legged best friend allowed to join you at Julia Pfeiffer State Beach? Hell no! Dogs are treated like second-class citizens at the state parks across America. Honestly, …
From Monterery to Big Sur to Pismo Beach, you may be asking yourself why on God’s green earth is that sea lion making that un-Godly sound? Or perhaps who has the best clam chowder on California’s Central Coast? I was evacuated from my mountain home in the alpine hamlet of Big Bear last month because …

