Pismo Beach

We left Santa Barbara and drove North to Pismo Beach where we met Zach who had been spending a few days back at work in San Francisco. We thought it would be nice to spend a few days together just the 4 of us and it was a nice way to break up the drive home. 

Making themselves at home in their bedroom at the hotel

 Golfing on the "Family Fun Deck" at the hotel

 Peas in a pod

 Checking out the friendly stuffed buffalo at dinner

 And the friendly giant cowboy outside

 Sunset from the balcony

 Early morning chat

 Fun at the Avila Valley Barn

 Pirate Park in Avila Beach. Note that Andrew launched himself off of the ship into Zach's arms as I took this photo!

 Not a bad view from the park

 This is what happens when the 5 year old is in charge of sunscreen

 Daytime view from the balcony

 Yummy Clam Chowder with a crab topper!

 Pismo Beach Pier

 "Dadda!" Andrew proclaims as he sees the surfer below

 This is "Dadda".... I can see the confusion

 Waiting for our Doc Bernstein's Ice Cream

 Someone loves vacation!

 Swinging on the beach at Avila Beach

 California Girl

 More golf

 View from Dinner

 Negotiating one final "special treat" from the freezer in the lobby. Fun times!