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the skylight

Cajé Açai revisted

Another "Little Bowl Blue" for breakfast. I think this is the best açai bowl I've ever had.

Radnar

Two views of Radnar, also sometime spelled Rad Na. It's basically noodles with gravy, and while the flavor didn't exactly knock our socks off, at least it was something different. The name however makes me think of Radnor, PA and Adyar, India.

Prospect Coffee perspective

The above may well be the best photo I have ever taken at Prospect Coffee. In the background is the Ventura Center for Spiritual Living - an architecturally distinctive 1926-built church and a fine example of the "Mayan Revival" style by Los Angeles architect Robert B. Stacy-Judd.

brief beach visit

another Frontside brekkie

Another classic Frontside Cafe brekkie.

Front St & Laurel Center

Hauntingly beautiful in the early morning light.

Mothers Tacos

Our first visit to this new, Mexico City-style taco restaurant. Beautifully designed space and, from what I can tell, beautifully designed food.

Cemetery Park 2026

The destination of my stroll was Cemetery Park. For the people living in this part of town, this big open park with a view of the ocean is certainly stroll-worthy.

Nope

Not far from the bananas I saw this clever sign.

real bananas

I went for a stroll and stumbled upon this of curious concentration banana plants with lots of real fruit. If anyone was wondering whether banana fruit can be grown in California, this should answer that question. I wonder how they taste?

Café Nouveau 2026

It was a bit of a walk for breakfast, but we hadn't been here for a while. Apparently we had some sort of French Toast along with Eggs Nouveau.

alternative popcorns

Although we could have made our usual popcorn in the rental, it proved more convenient to buy the above at a convenience store. As far as bagged popcorns go, it was pretty good. Below, one that didn't make the cut.

the circus tent

patio time

Room Service with a view

The famous Brew Deck as seen from Room Service Coffee.

Cafe Zack revisited

Our first visit here was apparently back in 2022. Not sure what took us so long but, given where we were staying, this was a perfectly delightful and convenient lunch venue. We had salmon and salad on the patio. It was our first time on the patio, which was nice.

lembut

If you buy a toothbrush at an Asian market, and wonder what "lembut" means... apparently it means "soft" in Indonesian.

Prospect pastries

One nice thing about our rental was having the option of rolling out of bed and addressing one's brain fog at Prospect Coffee, just a block away. I liked going early when the pastry case was full. Perhaps more importantly, their espresso drinks are very good.

The Brew Deck

I knew that Transmission Brewing and Toppers Pizza were neighbors in a newly renovated building. What I wasn't fully aware of was this "Brew Deck" that they share in the back with a partial view of the ocean. Beer and pizza aside, I will always be pleased to behold real architecture with thoughtful design.

Sunset Suite, part 2

Sunset Suite

Twin Palms

Beautiful property, well done and local.

Touch of Paso revisted

A nice breakfast involving crêpes, I think.

Alchemist's Garden revisited

An inspired light dinner...