Back to back weekends of warm weather! Heading west for a few days of work, I went early to stay the weekend. Perfect southern California days - warm sun, cool breezes - doesn't get better than that. Sometimes just getting to the edge allows you to gain perspective, break free from daily mundane automation, and feel real again. Hoped to do a little more surfing, but conditions weren't great and I'm out of paddle shape. Albeit, happy in the brine so even a bad day out there is better than anything else.

Where all adventures begin. Terminal 3; ORD.

Hotel La Jolla's warm SoCal style is warm and welcoming. [Location: La Jolla]

West coast black waters. Some heavy waters rolling through that foam. [Location: Torrey Pines, La Jolla] — West coast black waters. Some heavy waters rolling through that foam. [Location: Torrey Pines, La Jolla]

Even the air is different. [Location: Torrey Pines, La Jolla] — Even the air is different. [Location: Torrey Pines, La Jolla]

One of the most amazing vantage points on one of the most beautiful courses . A little haze, but a lot of beautiful west coast light. [Location: Torrey Pines, La Jolla] — One of the most amazing vantage points on one of the most beautiful courses . A little haze, but a lot of beautiful west coast light. [Location: Torrey Pines, La Jolla]

Golden hour. [Location: Torrey Pines, La Jolla]