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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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If you are looking for the best hamburgers on the Central Coast, savor the mouthwatering burgers at Sebastian’s, attached to Hearst Ranch Winery. Conveniently, the…
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