A view to a kill

This looks like a good place to start.

Golden Gate bridge, San Francisco

Lead by my Oakley's

Reine setting the direction south

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 with Alcatraz island to the left

Caffeine for the soul

Having an espresso at Dragon Java in Haight-Ashbury, while waiting for Amoeba Music to open.

Reine in San Francisco

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

Pier pressure

Every trip to San Francisco must include a visit to the moody sea lions at Pier 39. Even from a distance their noises are deafening.

Reine at Pier 41, San Francisco

Hello there

Going south.

Montara

Wazzup

Not the best beach, but it's a start. California contains about 1000 miles of beaches that include flat, sandy expanses or rocky shores.

Reine on yet another beach along Highway 1

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

Arriving in the cozy town of Monterey. It is well known for its excellent aquarium where the sea otters are particularly cute. Later the same evening we stood on the rooftop seen straight ahead and saw wild otters swimming in the bay.

Monterey

Roundup

This is the largest permanent collection of jellyfish species in the United States, beautifully lit in a dark room.

Monterey Aquarium

Waves of the west

Not even Till Lindemann would swim here.

Pacific Ocean

Smile and wave

The restrained smile could be hiding a faulty hand-brake and a dent in the front.

Reine at Highway One

Kodak moment

I wish there were more roads like this back home.

Highway One

Retrospective

Objects in mirror are closer than they appear, as car manufactures tend to write everywhere.

Pacific ocean along Highway One

The ancients

The Hearst Castle is located close to San Simeon, situated on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This palatial estate of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst 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

A need for speed

Having overprized coffee in Beverly Hills. Life is good.

Reine in Beverly Hills

Dream of californication

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

Dead man walking

An ordinary sight on the streets of LA.

Walk of Fame at Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles

Frankie goes to Hollywood

Alpha team in position.

On the roof of the Kodak Theatre, the home of the Oscar's ceremony in Los Angeles

A place in the sun

Reine at Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles

End of the road

This pier is the official ending of Route 66 from Chicago.

Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles