They had a nice pier for fishing and lots of white sand.
Then we drove up to Point Loma. Here we saw the Cabrillo monument. Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first European to set foot on the west coast of what is now the United States.
It is also the location of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse that was in operation from 1855 to 1891.
At the bottom of the cliff where the lighthouse and monument are there are tidal pools for exploring.
Since we still had plenty of daylight ahead of us we drove north to Carlsbad, CA. You may have heard of the Flower Fields that are located here. One of the better known things is the American flag made out of flowers. We were getting towards the end of the blooming season but everything was still beautiful.
The flower fields are only open from March 1-May 30 every year. The fields have been in operation since the 1950's but were not marketed as a tourist attraction until 1993.
When you enter the grounds there are rows of ranunculus as far as the eye can see.
In addition to the flower fields, there is a prize rose garden.
In addition to the flower fields, there is a prize rose garden.
Here is a bed of ranunculus showing the different colors that have been perfected here.
To the north of the Flower Fields, there are strawberry fields and there was a booth selling the best strawberry shortcake we have ever eaten. They were so big that I didn't think we would get through them but we did.
From there we drove into Los Angeles and to Hollywood. We never found Rodeo Drive but we did find Sunset Blvd and Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood Blvd is where all the stars have their stars in the sidewalk. You can see them for blocks. Here is a classic, Greta Garbo.
Sunday was a travel day and we moved to Seal Beach, CA which is right to the south of Long Beach. The Seabreeze RV Park is located on the Navel Weapons Station which is adjacent to a wildlife sanctuary. So far all we have seen are rabbits. I have to get a camera permit if I want to take pictures on base.
On Monday we drove into Long Beach and drove over to the Queen Mary. They have made her into a hotel. I hope the made the staterooms larger than the ones we have been in before.'
From there we drove into Los Angeles and to Hollywood. We never found Rodeo Drive but we did find Sunset Blvd and Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood Blvd is where all the stars have their stars in the sidewalk. You can see them for blocks. Here is a classic, Greta Garbo.
Here is Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
Marilyn and Elvis are discussing something important out in front of Grauman's. There were lots of characters that you could have your picture taken with.
Marynelle liked this character best. Note the elaborate doors in the background.
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