Perfect Day?

One of the things that Dauber's World loves about living in Northern California is how many unique outdoor activities are within a few hours drive. From wine country and the Redwood Forests in the North, to Tahoe and Yosemite in the East and Monterey in the South there's no excuse for having nothing to do.

In addition to the physical beauty of the region itself the wildlife is pretty astounding too. One of Dauber's Worlds favorites is Ano Nuevo state park which doubles as a breeding ground for elephant seals. Dauber's World first visited Ano Nuevo as a little kid and has loved it ever since. For those of you that want to check it out be advised that this time of year you need to make reservations.

Monterey is Dauber's World's favorite spot to visit. It is home to the Point Lobos State Reserve. A piece of land that juts out into the Pacific and is strikingly beautiful. Parts of the park look as if they're from another planet (or perhaps a Tim Burton film). Monterey also is home to Pacific Grove. Many know Pacific Grove for having one of the prettiest municipal golf courses in the country (the back nine at least). However, something else makes Pacific Grove much more special. If you park your car on the edge of town and walk to a nondescript park and find the large tree in the middle of the forest you'll be surrounded by thousands of Monarch butterflies. How something like a butterfly knows to go back to the same spot every year is truly remarkable. Sitting in the forest with people that are special to you while eating an English muffin smothered in marmalade may not be a perfect day, but to Dauber's World is sounds pretty close to it.