Travel

Top of Mt Tam

 in Fitness / Travel  tagged hiking / lifestyle / outdoor fitness / staycation by

Have you ever been to the top of Mt Tam? If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, and you can handle few twisty roads, what are you waiting for? When you reach the top of Mt Tam, you can see spectacular views of Marin and the bay. If you’re lucky, you will see the fog rolling in like a luxurious blanket enveloping you in comfort and relief from the summer heat.

This is your cue to make sure you have a full tank of gas, and to head up the mountain for some hiking, serenity, local history, and breathtaking beauty. To achieve this, I recommend going in the morning on a weekday; avoid weekends at all costs.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy this Bay Area staycation idea!

XOXO

Cathy

Cool summer day in Long Beach

 in General Fashion / Travel  tagged long beach / outfits / summer 2025 by

From top: Coconut foam iced coffee from Trung Nguyen E-Coffee / Pack A Bowl / wearing: sunglasses / statement earrings / black knit top / purple nail polish / caramel top handle bag / classic cut jeans (old, also love this pair) / black flats / Bottom Photo: Sushi Mafia /

I took a quick trip to Long Beach for some business and got to enjoy a meal at my favorite sushi place in Long Beach, Sushi Mafia. They have a huge menu with so many choices! I try to order a different special roll every time I go. So yummy!

The weather was mild, so I was able to wear this knit top with classic cut jeans. My top is on major sale by the way! Love that!

We stayed at the Westin Long Beach and it was really nice. We could easily walk to restaurants downtown, as well as the beach. It was a quick trip for a couple days and we drove, so it felt like I spent quite a bit of time driving on highway 5. haha

I know I will be back to Long Beach soon, so I wanted to share a few of my favorite places with you! Trung Nguyen E-Coffee is located by Long Beach State Univ. and offers varieties of tea and coffee. It is really good! Also, if you like acai bowls, Pack-A-Bowl is a short distance by car from the University and has an option to build your own bowl; which is what I did. Yum! Lastly, if you like sushi, Sushi Mafia downtown has a large menu and is always yummy. Love!

Well, summer vacation has another month and fall is hitting stores, so stay tuned for more coverage of both!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Hersheypark on a summer day

 in General Fashion / Travel  tagged central pa / family / hershey / lifestyle / outfits by

wearing: sunglasses / hoop earrings / blue tee / east/west bag / denim shorts (old, also love this pair) / blue nail polish / sneakers /

Who doesn’t love Hersheypark?! We spent a fun summer day at Hersheypark where my adventurous kids rode several roller coasters and I, the aging adult, stuck to the tamer rides. haha

The weather was quite warm, so in the middle of the day we took a break and enjoyed some dipping dots. Cookies and cream is my favorite. Yum!

At the end of the day, it was time to slow down and enjoy a chocolate themed dinner at The Chocolatier. This was my second time eating there, so I made sure to indulge in a Reese’s martini and chicken sandwich complete with chocolate drizzle. My martini was garnished with a mini Reese’s. So good! This place is a chocolate fans dream!

If you order a milkshake, be prepared for a shake the size of dessert for four. They are huge! I apologize for not getting a photo, we had two shakes, and they were a lot of food! Delicious, but a lot of food! Whoa!

So, I have to say, if you visit Pennsylvania, you cannot skip Hershey! There is a museum downtown and Hersheypark is a ton of fun for all ages. Plus, the Hershey company store has chocolates you can’t find elsewhere. We definitely brought some chocolate home with us! Yum!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy