While Julian, California is traditionally known as the hot spot for apple picking (and apple pies) in late September and October, there are still loads…
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Check Into the Charming Julian Hotel [Updated with COVID Status]
Built in 1897 by former slave Albert Robinson and his wife Margaret, today’s Julian Hotel honors the memory of its original owners with charming hotel rooms and cottages, thoughtful amenities and an ideal location in the midst of Julian, California — one hour and twenty minutes from San Diego.
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Enjoy Family Fun as the Salmon Run at Taylor Creek in South Lake Tahoe
Update: The Fall Fish Festival is October 5-6, 2019. It’s the best time of the year to visit. Beyond spotting the vibrant Kokanee salmon, there…
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The Best Laguna Beach Hotel for a Southern California Staycation
Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach has everything you could want for a Southern California vacation: hotel rooms with incredible ocean views, beach access,…
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Sampling the Mt Baldy Restaurants
When you visit Mt Baldy during the summer (or any time off-season), there are a handful of all-year restaurants that are going to grab your…
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Enjoy An Easy Hike on Mt Baldy
If you love hiking, Mt Baldy has some incredible trails to explore before the snow flies. Some trails can be accessed from the base of…
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Explore Mt Baldy Lodge in the Off-Season
Let’s talk about visiting Mt Baldy Lodge during the off-season. Everyone knows about the skiing on Mount Baldy, but we were surprised to find that…
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It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning Your Next Spa Trip to Desert Hot Springs
If you are looking for an oasis-like spot in the middle of Desert Hot Springs, California, The Spring Resort & Spa is your spot.…
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The Pros and Cons of Spending Christmas at the Hotel del Coronado
The Hotel del Coronado is a historic beachfront property in Coronado Island, California. Many of the wooden hotel buildings were constructed in 1888, and the…
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Photo Tour: Revisiting Ragged Point in Big Sur, California
If you’ve been reading for a while, you know that Andy and I spent the last night of our Honeymoon in Ragged Point/Big Sur, California.…
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