Eric and I need to broaden our horizons. We are looking for a trip next year but we are not yet ready for the commitment of a southeast Asia trip. The Red Sea and the Galapagos are not an option for now.
I am thinking a California trip might be a good compromise. I have never been to California so would like to mix a little diving with topside exploration. But I need help with the planning and I realize that logistically I will not be able to check all the boxes in one trip and we need to limit it to 10 days max including travel.
Wish list...
Number one is the diving. Water temps are a factor, neither of us own drysuits and I especially am cold intolerant. We would love to see sealions/seals/otters and of course the kelp forest is important. We could buy drysuits for the trip but would really prefer not. Have seen a lot of posts on SB about the Channel Islands and wondering if this would work for us.
Then topside we would love to explore some of California’s natural wonders. Neither of us care much for big cities and we are not wine connoisseurs. So thinking maybe a drive along route 1?
So anyone up for helping me plan a trip for 2020?.
Thanks,
Lisa
I am thinking a California trip might be a good compromise. I have never been to California so would like to mix a little diving with topside exploration. But I need help with the planning and I realize that logistically I will not be able to check all the boxes in one trip and we need to limit it to 10 days max including travel.
Wish list...
Number one is the diving. Water temps are a factor, neither of us own drysuits and I especially am cold intolerant. We would love to see sealions/seals/otters and of course the kelp forest is important. We could buy drysuits for the trip but would really prefer not. Have seen a lot of posts on SB about the Channel Islands and wondering if this would work for us.
Then topside we would love to explore some of California’s natural wonders. Neither of us care much for big cities and we are not wine connoisseurs. So thinking maybe a drive along route 1?
So anyone up for helping me plan a trip for 2020?.
Thanks,
Lisa