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Hallcrest Vinyards

Hallcrest Vinyards

If we were to provide a recipe for a lovely day in Felton, California, we’d recommend a day of hiking followed by a sandwich and cider at Hallcrest Vinyards.  There are a lot of great places to visit in this area, but for this recipe, we’ll keep it...
Another Couple of Wineries on the West Side.

Another Couple of Wineries on the West Side.

In the vicinity of Swift and Ingalls Streets, in Santa Cruz, California, you will find a nice area for food and drink that is called “the West Side.”  On a particular sunny day in April, Elke and I visited the West Site to cross a couple of wineries off of...
The Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room

The Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room

In Santa Cruz, California, at 525 Pacific Avenue at the junction with Front Street, you will find the newly-build and stylish Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room. This is a nice location for sampling good wine and tasty snacks.  It is both upscale and cozy. The people...
Our Hot Glass Experience for Two

Our Hot Glass Experience for Two

Elke and I have very good imaginations, but some of our excursions turn out to be way better than we imagined.  For example, Elke was looking at Groupon a while back when she saw this advertisement. It sounded interesting, so Elke bought a couple of tickets for us. ...
The Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge

The Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge

One of the places that Elke and I like to go for brunch on a weekend is the Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge at the Dream Inn.  Use the Dream Inn parking lot when you eat, and it normally doesn’t cost you anything to park. The dining area offers a nice...
Another Lovely Day

Another Lovely Day

It was a perfect day! We began our Saturday with a short drive out to ParkWay and Prospect Heights, in Santa Cruz.  You will find a small parking area where a half-dozen cars can park. This is an entrance to a nice hiking area.  Here, you can hike to and from The...