Garrapata Beach is part of our California State Park system. It’s south of Carmel and north of Big Sur and the famous Bixby Bridge. The more I travel, the more I appreciate that land has been set aside for preservation and public enjoyment. Parking is free for the beach. The weekday that I visited, parking […]
Destinations
Holman Ranch Vineyard Guest Rooms – Carmel Valley, California
Holman Ranch is not your ordinary hotel. This is a working vineyard, winery and event center in the gorgeous Carmel Valley. There are ten guest rooms on the property, but you can’t just book a single room for a night. Here’s how to stay at the Holman Ranch Guest Rooms: Book a wedding package that […]
The Monkey Tree Hotel in Palm Springs
When I first arrived at The Monkey Tree Hotel, I knew that this was exactly what I was looking for with this trip to Palm Springs. The mid-century modern hotel is one of a kind! The Monkey Tree Hotel was originally a swanky and private getaway for celebrities including Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz, […]
Arrive Hotel Palm Springs
Arrive has come to Palm Springs! The 32 room hotel is a brand new hotel with modern amenities, but they’ve incorporated design elements from the mid-century modern period that this desert community is known for. Arrive is conveniently located in Palm Spring’s Uptown Design District. There is plenty to do at the hotel and nearby. […]
Parker Palm Springs Luxury Resort Hotel
Looking for a luxury experience in the desert? Parker Palm Springs is it! The resort hotel is conveniently located near all kinds of Palm Springs fun, but there is so much to choose from at the Parker that you just may not want to leave. I would have been perfectly content to spend hours […]