The lakes of the Eastern Sierra of California are known for their beauty. About seven hours, give or take, from the Pacific Coast by road is a California that’s as far removed from palm-lined boulevards and beautiful beaches as the proverbial chalk from cheese. A California where craggy snow-capped peaks … Read More
If you are planning a visit to San Diego in southern California, carve out a morning or an afternoon to spend visiting Cabrillo National Monument, situated at the southern tip of the Point Loma peninsula. With a historical monument, an old lighthouse, walking trails, and oodles of spectacular scenery, Cabrillo … Read More
California is so overflowing with bucket list destinations that it is ridiculously easy to find that perfect weekend retreat, no matter what you are looking for. Read on to discover the best California weekend getaways! For folks that love the great outdoors, California offers every type of landscape imaginable, from … Read More
The most scenic fall road trip in California, Highway 395 through the Eastern Sierra puts on a brilliant display of colors each fall. Having experienced fall in all its glory in New England, I was not expecting to be much impressed by the aspens, willows and cottonwoods native to the … Read More
Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada alpine lake that straddles the borders of California and Nevada, makes for a great visit in the fall. The Lake Tahoe area is beautiful in October, with colorful foliage and bright sunny weather, albeit with cool temperatures. Lake Tahoe is really, really large (in the … Read More
Planning a weekend trip to San Diego? Read on to get the scoop on the best things to do on your San Diego weekend getaway! With gorgeous weather, golden beaches that seem to go on forever, and tons of fun things to do, San Diego makes for a fabulous vacation … Read More
Looking for the best day trips from Palm Springs, California? If you are planning to spend a few days in Palm Springs in Southern California, block out a few days from your vacation to explore the surroundings! From beautiful desert parks to vibrant cities, you have many day trip destinations … Read More
Planning a Pacific Coast Highway road trip? It’s one of the best western US road trips you can take, with striking scenery, any number of picturesque coastal towns, and tons of things to do, to keep you engaged for several days. California’s Highway 1 is one of the most scenic … Read More
If you are planning a visit to San Diego in Southern California, and you love art, architecture, and gardens, then you are in for a treat at Balboa Park. Continue reading for the best art and garden related things to do in Balboa Park in one day! An oasis of … Read More
Planning a trip to Death Valley National Park? Be sure to include Artist’s Drive in your itinerary. The one-way drive through colorful canyons will take your breath away with its raw beauty. Artist’s Drive was high on my list for our visit, and I was excited to finally experience the … Read More