Mammoth Lakes is a year round playground offering world-class high altitude skiing over a diversity of terrain in the winter months and sometimes even into early summer, rugged natural beauty, a variety of lakes and unique geological formations including Devils Postpile, numerous fishing opportunities, hiking and hot springs. Mammoth Lakes has two distinct seasons, summer and winter. Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) is used as a primary highway for … [Read more...]
Mammoth, CA – Hot Springs
Within about a 20-30 minute drive of Mammoth Lakes are a number of hot springs overlooking some of California's most scenic vistas. The hot springs tend to be small - either natural pools or concrete. The roads are often rough to reach these hot springs and an all wheel higher clearance vehicle is recommended - although if the roads are dry and you are careful - you can reach any of the ones listed below with a 2wd vehicle. Often people camp at … [Read more...]
Mt. Lassen, CA
Lassen National Park - the "invisible park" is in the northern part of the "Lost Sierras". The great combination of these two words in the same sentence, invisible and lost, often makes for relaxing free-of-crowds getaway destination, even on popular American holidays such as Memorial Day weekend in May and Labor Day weekend in September. Lassen offers a little bit of everything. You could bag Lassen summit by mid morning, hike to the sulfur … [Read more...]
Mt. Whitney, CA – Big Pine
Big Pine is a fairly small town located directly on Highway 395 (population approximately 1,750). Does not feature much in the way of lodging or food (the one exception to this and worth a stop unless you are vegetarian or vegan, is Copper Top BBQ). Big Pine however is a good launching spot for several attractions within the area including the Bristlecone Pine Forest. The closest tree to the namesake of the town is the tall Sequoia planted … [Read more...]
Santa Rosa, CA – Napa Valley
The Napa Valley is a fairly small geographical region - with the Napa Valley appellation encompassing much of Napa County (but not all). The valley only produces about 4% of the state's entire wine production. The focus here is on quality over quantity - much of the valley is harvested by hand. There are over 1,100 unique producers in the valley - of which there are around 500 physical wineries (ranging from small garagiste operations to much … [Read more...]
Santa Rosa, CA – Parks
The following are the most popular community, neighborhood or state parks found either within Santa Rosa or among the surrounding area. Nearly all of the ones located outside of the city limits listed below are within a 10-30 minute drive of downtown Santa Rosa (unless otherwise noted). Camping - for information about camping please visit the Sonoma County Parks Website here. Annadel State Park is located east of Santa Rosa off … [Read more...]
Santa Barbara, CA – History
The Chumash Indians thrived in this area of California until just over 200 years ago. The Europeans arrived in 1542 when the Portuguese explorer Juan Cabrillo entered the Channel and claimed the land for Spain. Then in 1602 a ship under the command of the Spaniard Vizcaino entered the Channel to seek refuge from a storm. The day that he and his crew escaped the violent storm was the commemorative feast day for Saint Barbara. Vizcaino and his … [Read more...]
Santa Barbara, CA – Montecito & San Ysidro Ranch
Montecito is located just south of Santa Barbara off of the 101 freeway. Take the San Ysidro Road exit off of 101 and follow the road to Montecito, continuing straight past East Valley Road. Montecito (Spanish for "little mountain") is an exclusive residential area. Montecito has been compared to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Many expansive estates, mansions, and lush exotic gardens dot the area's hilly landscape. The town of Montecito is … [Read more...]
San Luis Obispo, CA – Nearby Destinations
All cities, attractions and sites below are listed in alphabetical order AVILA BEACH is located next to a small bay in the 'shadow' of the Diablo Valley Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. Sometimes when shifts get off at the power plant a long line of cars will empty out all at once (this power plant is set to shut down in the year 2025). Avila Beach is a short drive from San Luis Obispo - only about 15 minutes. After taking the Avila Beach … [Read more...]
Palm Springs, CA – Spas
Along with Golf courses, Palm Springs has an abundance of Day spas and mineral springs. Today, many resorts are built around the hot springs. Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel is located at 10805 Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs. More info: www.dhsspa.com Marriott's Desert Springs Resort and Spa. This is a 2700 foot featuring exercise classes and massage facials. (760) 341-1865 www.desertspringsresort.com Mirela's Spa de Jour. (760) … [Read more...]
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