This was a short seven night cruise down the California coast from San Francisco to Ensenada, Mexico and back. We visited several ports of call including Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego.
Below is a map showing where I took pictures during the cruise. Click on the map to see a full size interactive Google map.
Boarding the ship in San Francisco we were greeted with an Easter display.
Our cruise started with a day at sea so we could just relax and unwind. Storm clouds may look gloomy but they make for some gorgeous views if you wait long enough.
In Santa Barbara we had to take a tender boat ashore, which is less convenient than a docking port where you can just walk ashore. Luckily there were a number of attractions within walking distance of the port, including multiple brewpubs which served beer flights.
Our next stop was Los Angeles, where we had a food tasting tour in the Venice Beach area. The biggest problem with the Los Angeles port is that it's not near anything. So expect to spend some money to get anywhere and, of course, given L.A. traffic allow plenty of time. Click the picture below to see pictures of some of the local surfers and Venice Beach canals.
The highlight of the trip was probably our visit to the San Diego Zoo. Click the picture below to see more pictures from the San Diego Zoo including a panda! The Karl Strauss Brewing Company is an easy walk from the cruise port so we stopped there as well as another nearby brewery for beer flights on our way back to the ship.
The final stop on our trip was Ensenada, Mexico. We had a tour of some of the local breweries for a few more beers. I hadn't realized how big a part of the local culture beer is in Ensenada. There's even a yearly beer festival. Click the picture below to see some of the local beers we tasted.
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