The fun part of moving is that we don't have to go far to find new adventures. For Labor Day we decided to head to the coast to explore. We started our day in Santa Cruz where we stopped for lunch but we didn't stay long.
Our next stop was the Swanton Berry Farm where we picked strawberries. In September. In sweatshirts. My southern friends were shocked!
The next stop was Harley Goat Farm in Pescadero. We loved watching the goats and browsing through the goat cheese store. Rowan was brave and even tried a little!
After the goat farm, we wandered around the Pescadero village and explored the markets. The boys were excited to find a gumball machine but I was more interested in the dahlia market and the fresh artichoke garlic herb bread in Arcangeli's Market (we got our loaf hot from the oven and oh. my. heavens!).
We backtracked to the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. It was a little rundown but lovely just the same.
We headed for Bean Hollow State Beach next to explore tide pools and play in the sand. We found some cool urchins and star fish but the ocean was still the favorite activity. We stayed until sunset. Although I miss the warm southern beaches, there is something spectacular about watching the sun set into the ocean.
The finale for the evening was stopping for ice cream sandwiches at Cream in San Mateo. It was a lovely Labor Day sans labor.
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