Friday night Ben, Michael (my brother), Heather (his girlfriend) and climbed in the car and went on a road trip. 
Yes, that’s a burrito in my hand.
Since we left after work we basically just had dinner and went straight to our first stop – Lompoc. 
We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Lompoc. I was pleasantly surprised at the size, “new-ness” and cleanliness of the room.
In addition to a desk there was a sitting area with a closet.
In the morning I went for an easy 3 miler to explore a bit.
Old Town Lompoc
We obviously stayed in the “fancy” part of town.
HIE includes an entire breakfast too. The spread included bread, cereals, muffins, eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy.
Milk, yogurt and eggs!
If you ever want to kill yourself just think, “There might not be Cinnamon Rolls in Heaven.” And that’s reason enough to live…
I give the Holiday Inn 4 stars. Mostly because their mirrors are “skinny mirrors”.
I made myself a nice spread from the breakfast options – an egg sandwich (on bread I brought) with a smear of gravy (gross), cereal and a naner that was too ripe (skipped).
Wait. Something’s missing! It needs ketchup. Luckily, I brought a whole bottle. Obsessed much?
After breakfast we headed to Pismo Beach
Many pit stops
This beach is known for their amazing sand dunes where you can ride ATVs
We considered renting them but I’m a fraidy cat and didn’t want to go. Okay, that wasn’t the only reason we didn’t rent them, but I am scared.
Lunch.
Ben’s food I stole
The next stop was Morro Bay.
Then an elephant seal visit was in order…
This guy thought we had food, so he came close.
Ragged Point
Finally we made it to Paso Robles!
Dinner was at a pub. Not good food, but it worked. I got a veggie burger with onion rings. They were as big as the burger!!!
A food blog should show people eating, don’t ya think?
It was my idea to get Coldstone after…
But, I 100% confirmed something today. I don’t LOVE ice cream. I LOVE frozen yogurt. I like the melty parts of ice cream, but this wasn’t even that good. Fail.
But the waffle part was good 
I’ve been the designated driver all day and everyone else is pretty “happy” from the cooler full of alcohol. 
So, um yeah – I’m going to see ya tomorrow 
You and Ben are so cute together!!!
Cold Stone ice cream pretty much sucks in general. The last time I was there I could only describe the experience as “gummy.” Blech! I finally got your blog to work again so I can come on and say HEY! I miss reading your daily adventures 🙂
Boo Amber 🙁 I didn’t realize people were having problems with RER. What browser do you use? (I’m trying to pinpoint the issues with my peeps.)
I use Internet Explorer.
This was the dopest weekend post I have read! FUN!
Also, what brand of denim shorts are those? I can’t find any anywhere.
They’re old Old Navy ones 😉
I always end up being the designated driver! And your cooler looks a whole lot like our “travel” cooler also lol! Looks like you had a blast!
That road trip looks amazing! I remember when we were stationed in Vegas, we used to take road trips to San Diego and it is still one of my favorite places in the world! I loved the vibe, the water, the easy breezy feel and the shops! Glad you had nice weather, great eats, and a fun time with the gang!!!
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Awww it looks like so much fun!
Hi Monica! I’m a LONG time reader. Probably from when you first started your blog:) I’ve always loved your blog and I too am from orange county but since getting married I now live in LOMPOC! When I read your post I couldn’t help but laugh! Little did I know you were in town. Too funny! Have a great rest of your trip unless you are already home:)
Marian<3
Ahhhh!!! I wish we could have met up 🙂
Every time I hear someone talk about Pismo Beach, it makes me think of the movie Clueless.
That looks like so much fun!! I love road trips!!
Whenever I see someone mention Pismo Beach it reminds me of Clueless!!
I had to have my brother’s girlfriend remind the part about Pismo! I used to love that movie 🙂
I wanna go on a road trip with you! It looks like a blast! (Also, I like skinny mirrors, and frozen yogurt too)
Looks like SO MUCH FUN! Breakfast biscuit gravy weirds me out, never touch the stuff…and can’t believe you brought your own ketchup! Mexican looks amazing, and Cold Stone? Well I do love ice cream, so I could handle it!
Looks like so much fun! I love seals and have never seen so many like that in one place. Enjoy the rest of your road trip!
Did you get cake batter ice cream? I’ve never tried it, but it’s supposed to be their most popular flavor?
I love the cliffs!!
No, I got Sinless Sweet Cream
So many pictures! Looks like a great time, and I’m seriously jealous. I miss the CA coastline.. I went to Pepperdine, and waking up to those views every day was the best!
Side note? I adore ice cream. Just had a massive bowl with a vitatop crumpled on top 🙂
You’re cute as a button 😉
That is the best compliment 🙂 Thank you!
running on vacation is the best! you get to see the town different that you would in a car. plus if you run in the morning i feel like you get a fun feel of the city as it wakes up. love that!
Looks like a great trip! I agree that coldstone isn’t any good. I don’t get what people see in that place.
That looks like fun! How cool you got to see seals!
Also, I recently bought a sun hat just like the one you had on! I love it!!!!
I went to a wedding last year in Lompoc. The VFW center is a really nice looking old building.
Thanks a lot, now I want a veggie burger and onion rings!!!!
The squirrel picture is hilaaaarious! Reminds me of the dramatic chipmunk video…ever seen it?
I love the central coast! Paso Robles is my hometown and I’ve also lived in San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. What pub in paso did you go to? Currently I live in Long Beach. I’m going to launch my blog soon, we should have a blogger meet up! 🙂
It was a Brewery on the second floor off of 13th street?
Wow, that’s cool. You went by my school, Cal Poly SLO! It’s weird to see Pismo and morro beach on a blog because a lot of the blogs I read are east coast. Actually heading to Charlotte today!
My friend’s sister goes to SLO! West represent 🙂
I am having some serious vacation envy – Morro Bay area is one of my favorite spots! It is a great cool down from the HOT SoCal weather right now. Have fun!!
i live in paso! there’s a frozen yogurt place you’ve got to try that serves a fro yo called wow cow that’s very similar to pinkberry! you should try it out! 🙂
I saw this comment, but didn’t have internet by the time I read it 🙁 What’s your favorite winery?!?!
HAHA I love the ketchup! I take mine everywhere too! Nice to know I’m not the only wacko out there 😉 Love your site – I’m a frequent visitor 🙂 Have fun on your trip!
Yay, roadtrips! It looks like you had a blast! 🙂
This sounds SO FUN. I’d love to do a spontaneous road trip. With stops at cold stone. Good call.
i love road trips – it looks like you guys are having so much fun! 🙂
Ahh looks like a fun trip!! Your inspiring me to plan a road trip round Cyprus… it only takes 4 hours to drive from one end to the other but it would still be quite fun to explore! 😉 Now, get dug into that cooler! 😀