Take a
road trip down to the hidden gem, little town of Moss Landing which is about 1-1.5
hours south from San Jose or 1.5-2 hours from San Francisco. Moss Landing has amazing places for lunch, sea
life, fresh produce stands (any artichoke lovers??), a one-of-a-kind handmade
glass shop, succulent nurseries, whale watching, and kayaking.
Take HWY
1 for a longer coastal route that has amazing ocean views or Highway 101 where
you’ll end up passing by Castroville, the town that dubbed Marilyn Monroe the
Artichoke Queen. You’ll know you made it
to Moss Landing when you see the two big power plant towers.
Grab
lunch from The Haute Enchilada Café which has some of the best, premium Mexican
food and margaritas in NorCal. If you
like mole this is the place for you.
Everything from their appetizers to meals to desserts are freakin'
delicious. They have a fun and funky
ambiance with some of the best succulent gardens around. It’s a must to sit in their garden. If you’re not feeling Mexican food, another
popular spot is Phil's Fish Market & Eatery with fish straight from the fishing
boats.
