California - Down the coast

A view to a kill

It was almost impossible not to start humming on the song "San Francisco" by Scott McKenzie.

Overlooking San Francisco bay at Golden Gate bridge

Cable guy

A cable car going up the steep California Street. The speed is regulated by pulling a large lever that makes the car hook into the chain that rolls in the tracks.

San Francisco

Bridge over troubled country

There are signs along the highway that says 'Fine $1000 for littering'. I can understand why.

Bixby Creek Bridge on Highway One

The other Rocky

This beautiful bridge was build in 1932. It is often mistaken for the larger Bixby Creek Bridge.

Rocky Creek Bridge

Seaside

The cozy town of Monterey has an excellent aquarium where the sea otters are particularly cute. Later the same evening we stood on a rooftop and saw wild otters swimming in the bay.

Monterey

Kodak moment

I wish there were more roads like this.

Highway One

The ancients

The Hearst Castle is located close to San Simeon, situated on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This palatial estate contains 165 rooms and countless expensive items.

The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle, San Simeon

Morning dip

Another good place for a swim is the indoor Roman pool, styled after ancient Roman baths.

The Roman Pool at Hearst Castle, San Simeon

One is the loneliest number

Seems like we're on the right track.

Highway One

Ge mig Smørrebrød

This is the charming Danish village located in the Santa Barbara County. The buildings and bakeries follow traditional Danish styles, and several scenes in the movie Sideways were filmed here.

Solvang

Wretched hive

Venice Beach, Los Angeles

Dream of californication

The Hollywood sign near the top of Mount Lee in Los Angeles

I scream you scream

An ordinary sight on the streets of LA.

Walk of Fame at Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles