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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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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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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Bicycle Misadventures in Cambria, California
This is a tale of a yellow bicycle, I not so affectionately named “El Diablo.” It all started in Cambria, California. I…
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Visiting Cambria Beach Lodge on Moonstone Beach in Cambria, California
If you are looking for a hotel with thoughtful amenities, comfortable beds and a location across from Moonstone Beach in Cambria, California, book an ocean…
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Visiting Manzanar
Manzanar. You can’t visit it without being impacted in some way. It’s still a difficult place, even though many decades have passed. In fact, it…
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Discover Burgee Dave’s in Camptonville, California
[Since this piece was written, Burgee Dave’s suffered a devastating fire. The good news is — they are rebuilding and the historic portion of…
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Step Aboard The Queen Mary Hotel
The Queen Mary Hotel has the distinction of combining an incredible history with amazing architectural details. Both elements appeal to Andy and me, so when…
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