Jelly Belly Factory Tour - Fairfield, CA

We were already in Fairfield to visit family so we decided to take a factory tour at Jelly Belly Factory. The tour isn't as nice as it used to be. There's no more host, just a self-guided tour. But it's still fun and worth it if you are already in the area. You can be in and out of there in about an hour unless you stop in the cafe for lunch.

During the tour you can see views of almost the entire building and see videos of the candy making process. You can also admire all of the art created with jelly beans. The tour ends at the factory store, which has thousands of flavors of jelly beans, including a new intentionally gross and disgusting category. There's also unique types of fudge and other candy. And, of course, there is a lot of merchandising (shirts, hats, toys, underwear).

Sawyer Camp Trail - San Mateo, CA

We had time to kill between physical therapy/occupational therapy appointments and an orthotics appointment so we hit this trail again. It's only a couple of miles away from CCS.


Check out our older posts from Sawyer Camp  Trail:  http://jillianmichelestevens.blogspot.com/2015/05/sawyer-camp-trail-san-mateo-ca.html
http://jillianmichelestevens.blogspot.com/2015/05/sawyer-camp-trail-san-mateo-ca_22.html

San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Mission San Carlos Borromeo del río Carmelo, also known as the Mission Carmel, is a Roman Catholic mission church in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and a U.S. National Historic Landmark. The mission was the headquarters of the Alta California missions headed by Saint Junípero Serra from 1770 until his death in 1784. Katherine was excited to see his name and a statue of him because his name is all over schools, parks and streets near our home.

The mission buildings had fallen into disrepair by the mid-19th century, but have since been restored and transferred to the local diocese to continued as a parish church. It is the only one of the California Missions to have its original bell tower dome.

Quail Lodge - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This is our second overnight visit to Quail Lodge & Golf Club, located in the Carmel Valley. It is a California Ranch-style golf resort with luxurious rooms that all have hardwood floors, patios/balconies and other premium features. We stayed in a large suite with fireplaces and motorized curtains.


The resort features an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, an outdoor pool, meeting/event spaces, plus 2 on-site restaurants and a bar.

Check out our previous visit to Quail Lodge: http://jillianmichelestevens.blogspot.com/2013/05/quail-lodge-and-golf-carmel-ca.html