Did you know that the Nixon Presidential Library has concerts every Sunday? I didn’t either! The library is located in Orange County in Yorba Linda on the site of the home where Richard Nixon was born. There is a small admission fee for the actual library and they have space available for meetings and events. […]
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Perfect Getaway at the Hard Rock Hotel – San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel has a reputation for being a fun place to indulge and live like a rock star. It can be exactly that. However, I found that it was also the perfect spot for a luxurious solo getaway that did not involve any wild parties. I relaxed at the Rock Spa, ate fabulous food and thoroughly […]
The Cottages at Golden Village Palms – Hemet, California
The San Jacinto Valley fills up with snowbirds each Winter. The cities of Hemet and San Jacinto are near Palm Springs. Winters are mild and the atmosphere is relaxed and slow paced. I’m not a senior citizen and don’t have an RV, but I enjoyed spending a few days at Golden Village Palms. This is an […]
Behind The Scenes at The Ramona Bowl
Are you familiar with Ramona? The novel was written by Helen Hunt Jackson after the Mexican American War. California was now a part of the United States and she wrote the fictional story to highlight issues that the people in the area were facing. Garnet Holme adapted the novel to a play that made it’s […]
An Afternoon in Idyllwild
I’ve been meaning to visit Idyllwild for years and finally did it! This is a charming small town in the San Jacinto Mountains in Southern California – between Palm Springs and Hemet. It’s an easy drive from Orange County, but feels like another world. They actually get to experience all four seasons in Idyllwild. This […]