I needed a boat break in the midst of all the boat work. So, I headed to Hermosa Beach, California to visit my family during the Christmas break. It was a very short trip but well worth the miles!
Both of my nephews were home for the holidays so we had lots of family time. We enjoyed many walks along the coast, strand, green belt, and beach.
When the sun is out it is not just pretty but gorgeous!
We took another walk along the coast near the Point Vicente Lighthouse which is reported to be haunted by a lone female spirit.
We passed by an information center that told us about the gray whale migration and gave us stamps. And a beautiful peacock was roaming the streets on our way home.
My sister’s dog Luke is part shepherd and husky and requires several walks a day. So, we visited lots of fun little parks.
Cameron’s 22nd Bday
Cameron turned 22 on 29 December! We celebrated him all day and took him to play Top Golf in the evening. Can’t say that I was any good at it, but it sure was fun!
My trip was super short so I was only able to see one friend…Deborah. We went to a new restaurant called Tiki Kai which was so cute! It had marvelous decor and atmosphere. The food was excellent but ridiculously expensive for small portions of food.
Kimberly’s Bday
My sister’s birthday was on New Year’s Day! We celebrated her all day long too. We started out by watching the Rose Parade which was rained upon (only 10th time in 150 years).
Since it was raining, we decided to go see Song Sung Blue (movie) but it was such a sad movie. It had great acting, a good story line, fabulous music, and overall aa great movie — but super sad. Then off to dinner at Tin Roof Bistro.
Featured Image: Cole, Kimberly, Troy, me, Cameron
I go through moments where I really miss land life and my family. These moments are coming more frequently. Unfortunately, we are sailing further and further away making these trips really difficult. But I will keep flying back to stay grounded and fill my cup up!
Our blog posts run 4-6 weeks behind actual live events. I was in Hermosa Beach the last week of December 2025.
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