What a beautiful stretch of the Pacific coastline. So you're not afraid of heights, or rollercoaster rides, I guess that comes from being up in a boom truck when attending to downed wires and transformer malfunctions.
I see that @dandays gave you a couple of suggestions for places to stop. I would imagine he knows what he's talking about since he grew up in the Land of Milk and Honey. I hear him when he talks about standing in line, the last time I stood in line was to receive communion when our daughter got married. I even balked at that.
I haven't seen a pic of your son in a while and it looks like he grew a foot since the last time I saw a picture of him. How's he doing? I would imagine that he's got to be close to finishing the grueling rehab. I'm sure you will be thrilled when this journey is over.
The best to you and the family.
RE: 4 Mile Beach ~ Santa Cruz, CA