Places I've Explored With My Dad

Happy Father's Day, Dad! ♥ Everyone wants to be with you because you are so much fun and always lighten the mood. When we were little, you and Mom took us on the most amazing vacations full of nature and active things like snorkeling! You are always thinking of how to put a smile on everyone's faces and how to do the right thing for your family. Here are some of the beautiful places we've explored together.

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Solvang town

When I moved to California, you helped me settle in! One sunny day, we went to Solvang town!

Dubois Lagoon, Beach, and Playground

We walked over the bridge at Dubois Lagoon, admiring the crystal clear water and lovely breeze! You always appreciate everything!

Lake Worth Pier and Beach

You came to help me after surgery and we went to a restaurant by the beautiful technicolor water at Lake Worth Pier. 

El Capitan Canyon Concerts

We enjoyed music under the stars next to a big bonfire! And you danced with Mom! ♥

Abacoa Neighborhood walks, Jupiter

We had a coffee at Starbucks and walked the colorful neighborhood at Botanica past coconut trees, a clocktower, and townhouses in sherbet colors.

Carlsmith Beach Park, Hilo

We braved the cold water in Carlsmith Lagoon! And saw a turtle!

Ramona Garden Park, Grover Beach

We had so many fun times at the concerts you arranged for Freesound to play! I loved the one at this beautiful park!

Waimanalo Beach

We went bodyboarding in the aquamarine waters, with the tall mountains looming above!

Kahalu'u Beach, Kona

We went snorkeling in the warm clear water and saw many yellow fish!

Marriott's Grande Vista, near SeaWorld

We had mad fun shooting water cannons!

Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Rides

An alligator came right up to our boat!

Royal Hawaiian Beach, Waikiki

We ate at Duke's! Crusted macadamia mahi! And breakfast too.

Kuliouou Beach Park and Paiko Lagoon

We laughed about the hammock, and almost tipped you over!

Calabasas Commons

We had breakfast many times, and then walked down the path full of roses and fountains!

2nd St cafes and Baywood Park Pier, Los Osos

You loved this boardwalk on the estuary and the happening cafes like High Street Deli on 2nd Street!

Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey

It was an amazing adventure when we drove up the coast as a family all the way from Monterey to Banff! 

Big Sur Coastline Drive, Monterey to San Simeon

We balanced at the side of the cliff at Nepenthe!

Elephant Seal Vista Point, San Simeon

We listened to the crazy cries of the elephant seals as they fought on the beach!

Golden Gate Park

We walked in daisy-filled meadows, and it was fun to visit the area where you grew up!

China Cove and Gibson's Beach

You played baseball cards with Luke on the white, white sand!

Isla Vista Town and Beach

We had a burrito at Freebirds and soaked up the atmosphere in the college town!

Goleta Beach Park

We had many picnics here while the kids played on the playground and in the sand!

UCSB Campus, Lagoon, and Beach

You came to my graduation and it was such a fun day!

Bahama Breeze Caribbean restaurant with live music

We listened to the steel drum music! You always love music and encourage me in my music!

Peninsula Park, Channel Islands Harbor

We went to the live music in the park! And Topper's Pizza! It was so fun when you lived in Channel Islands Harbor for a year!

La'ie Point Sea Arch

We took in the stunning beauty!

Russian River

We sat by the river on the pebbles and looked up at the beautiful redwood trees!

Russian River Indian restaurant, Jenner

We ate with incredible views over the bright blue Russian River where it meets the ocean at Jenner.

Guerneville

We ate at the riverside, watching its jade green water, and enjoying delicious Thai food with tamarind sauce.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach, Waikiki

We swam in the shallow, clear water, and also watched the fire dancing at the resort!

Bridalveil Falls walk, Yosemite

We saw a rainbow form in the falls!

Riverbend Park, Jupiter

We walked in the wild, tropical jungle!

Padaro Beach Grill, Carpinteria

We ate with the sound of the ocean and then walked Santa Claus Lane Beach!

Pua'ena Point Beach Park, Haleiwa

We sat under a tree, all of us together, in the shade and watched the beautiful cove!

Hawaiian Princess Beach, Makaha

We walked at sunset around the corner of the beautiful beach, with the high high mountains above us!

Santa Barbara Harbor sea wall walk

We walked the sea wall and then sat at a fisherman's bar. 

Pipeline (Ehukai) Beach, North Shore

We watched the surf contest and cheered for John John!

Jonathon Dickinson State Park, Hobe Sound

We went on a pontoon boat ride and saw the black river and otherworldly tree stumps.

Whale Beach

We fed a kookaburra on Madge and Harry's balcony!

Hobe Sound Beach, Jupiter Island

You and Luke swam in the stormy water and tackled in the parking lot!

Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo and Playground, Hilo

We saw the animals and tropical plants on a warm summer day!

Carlin Beach and Playground, Jupiter

We saw baby turtle tracks in the sand in the early morning, and then had breakfast with Jules at her hotel!

West Palm Beach Waterfront

We ate at E.R.Bradley's Saloon under the grass shack roof!

Warriewood Beach

What an awesome place you guys found for us to grow up!

Dana Point Harbor Overlook

What a fun place you guys brought us to spend a year when I was 11 so that we could see what America was like, and travel in the Northern hemisphere!

Annecy town, France

I was so happy when you guys appreciated my advice to go to Annecy on your Europe trip!

Cite Universitaire

One of the most amazing things I ever did was study abroad in Paris, thanks to you guys ♥

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