Tamera Beardsley: Taking The Train to La Jolla

This week I decided to have a mini getaway

and

take the train down to San Diego to visit my daughter.

It was so much more fun than I even imagined.

Even though our train station is only

ten minutes from our house

it had been years since our kids were little

and

the boys were completely intrigued with trains

that I have been on one.

I myself have always loved train travel.

When I went to study International Business at NYU

I took one all across country by myself.

This time

it was a short ride down south.

I upgraded to business class

and

enjoyed every minute of my travel!

The seats were large with expansive room between.

My car was so empty

it provided the perfect opportunity

to finish my makeup and accessorize

while having my coffee and being treated to most spectacular views!

I said this on instagram as well

but if you ever find yourself in South Orange County California

I highly recommend taking Amtraks Surfliner down to San Diego.

Sometimes the train seems like it truly just out of the surf line.

This train has double decks

so the views are from a perspective you rarely have access to!

Long washes of beaches

are broken up with beautiful beach towns

like San Clemente.

Being November the beaches

are pretty much empty

except various spots populated by surfers braving the cold waters.

Ellis picked me up in Solana Beach

the closest stop to our destination of

picturesque La Jolla!

As soon as we arrived

we parked along the cliffs

and were off in search of a brunch with a view!

We were directed to La Valencia

and made our way to the top.

Little did we know at the time

we had stumbled into the iconic

Pink Lady

which has been an iconic part of La Jolla

since 1926.

I told Ellis I always head to a gorgeous hotel

to ask the concierge for what I was looking for.

It was another beautiful hotel concierge

that actually directed us to La Valencia.

It was an amazing brunch

with mimosas and great conversations!

I was so impressed with the property

I think I might need to go back

for a longer stay!

We walked all the beautiful main streets of La Jolla

taking in the beautiful sights

as well as being on a quest

to find the perfect invitations

for the up coming engagement party!

We were wonderfully successful in the Kate Spade Store.

The time flew by

and a quick bite was had

before it was time to catch my train once again!

But we were ever so happy with our quaint little find

with yet another perfect view!

I am always All about the View!

I am just so excited about train travel now!

I can't wait to plan my next day excursion!

It was not only so simple and easy

no security of traffic to deal with ...

The views were so incredible

the journey truly was a destination!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life

18 comments:

MumbaiNovember 21, 2014 at 3:26 AM
I share your train travel with great passion. It is the most comfortable art to travel and at the same time seeing much more than drive with a car. I used trains nearly in every country I have been and the most luxurious was the Palace of the wheel which has shown me
the beauty of Rajastan but I also enjoyed the experience travel with the public trains in parts of South America which were sometimes very crowded with always kind and helpful natives.
AnonymousNovember 21, 2014 at 6:09 AM
When I lived in California, I would ride the train to see football games. It is a real treat. I went from Union Station. Business Class, is a real treat. Thanks for these beautiful pictures.
KristaNovember 21, 2014 at 6:40 AM
As a native san diegan I appreciate your visits as that will always be where I'm from. The pink lady is a very fond memory for me as is George's on the cove, another view you should check out next time! La Jolla has always been a reminder from my youth to be free and in the moment, it was where I first went skinny dipping in the ocean and also where I had a bad crash on my bicycle as I tried to hold hands with my boyfriend as we barreled down a huge hill.
I just took the train from portland to seattle and it was a blast, completely opposite of air travel. One of these days I'll do the starlight from Portland to San diego.
Xxoo
Pam @ over50feeling40November 21, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Looks like an amazing trip! And so much fun...a train trip like this would be very inviting...have a great weekend, Tamera!
Susan BNovember 21, 2014 at 1:20 PM
What gorgeous photos! I love train travel too, and we may have to give that one a try.
UnknownNovember 21, 2014 at 5:34 PM
LOVE THE TRAIN! SUCH A GREAT WAY TO ENJOY TRAVEL.
NEXT TIME, MAKE A STOP IN SOLANA BEACH ,CEDROS STREET IS NOTHING BUT FUN SHOPS AND FUN EATERIES. MY THE WAY YOU LOOK GREAT
Kathryn BechenNovember 22, 2014 at 2:09 PM
How fun to take the train down Tamera! I love La Jolla and the La V is one of my fave places to have lunch outside. I also love the La Jolla Goodwill near Sur La Table on Girard for finding great home stuff to entertain with etc. I also left a comment on your last post about a restaurant in San Diego I think you would love next time you come down here. Happy Thanksgiving.
LuluNovember 23, 2014 at 6:47 AM
I made this trip once with my daughters thinking it would be a great adventure and it was!
hostess of the humble bungalowNovember 23, 2014 at 10:23 AM
I love train travel too. Your pictures are gorgeous...our son wife and two grandchildren have been visiting San Diego at a conference and are heading to Disneyland before returning home. They have mentioned how beautiful the weather is sunny and warm. We have winds and rain up here so I appreciate your snippets of sunshine. Thank you!
I hope you will share the engagement party with us as you really know how to entertain...it is all those lovely details that you are so good at.
PattiNovember 23, 2014 at 3:12 PM
Me too, loving the train. This trip looks magnificent, Tamera - the ocean is breathtaking. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday! xo
KristinaNovember 23, 2014 at 4:26 PM
Hello...coming over from Visible Monday... :)
I definitely feel a pang of jealousy looking at these wonderful, summery pictures of Orange County. I'm here in very rainy and cold London wishing I was in California.
The Style CroneDecember 1, 2014 at 6:53 AM
Train travel is a favorite of mine, and your photos of your travels are magnificent. As are you, in your hat with dazzling smile. Thank you for sharing with Hat Attack. I appreciate your participation over the months. It always warms my heart to see you pop up on my screen in your always fabulous headwear.