CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'

Monterey, CA

West Coast Divarrazzi here LOL. You may have seen the recent run of "Come to California" commercials featuring our Actor Governor, his wife and slew of other famous people, with money. And of course the activities they are partaking in during the commercial require...Money! Reality, not all of California lives like that or can afford to live like that. Unemployment is through the roof, over population, homelessness, gangs, all the things that plague other states also plague us.

There is however a beautiful side that you may not know of. A side that those of us that don't have the endless purse can appreciate and it only requires a love for Nature and open mind. I personally also love the shiny side but have found ways to make it work with dull coins! For example, I love 4 star hotels, but who can afford to pay $200 or even $300 or more a night for a hotel. Priceline baby. I love that priceline.com and have turned many people on to it. My daughter and I make regular trips to L.A. since we were born there. I've not lived there for over 20 years so when I return it's as a visitor/tourist.

(Hollywood Roosevelt, Hollywood CA) Priceline to our rescue. (Funny enough this was also the site of my first job, as a maid! in the long long ago time LOL)

A favorite for a Diva on a Dreamer's Budget is the coastline. And should you ever travel along the coast from Mailibu check out Gladstones Link. Yummy is all I can say to the Seafood cobb and the tasty Mojitos! If you like some Gravy on it, you might try Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch for so oh so tasty Soul Food. And the portions are huge. Try the Meatloaf, Smothered Chicken and make sure you grab some dessert, Peach cobbler yum!

Now, onto my favorite part.Going over the Grapevine
Asilomar

Great Cows and Lazy Cows come from California (Livermore to be exact) LOL

Tiburon, CA

Mt. Diablo

Capitola

Berkeley, CA

Well that's it for now, I realized I could go on all day! LOL but nature calls, It's gorgeous outside and my camera awaits. Have a great day! And stay tuned for more
California Dreamin'
Muah!