My family and I decided to come to Julian for a couple of days and stayed at an Airbnb about 5…read moreminutes out of town.. We had not been anywhere for quite a while together or separately so this was a easy get away as it is about an hour away from where we live. There are only two ways to get here so check your map before you leave as one way is a very curvy ;() road around Cuyamaca or you can spend an extra 10 or 15 minutes to come to Ramona which I prefer. Although, it is more Scenic going around the Cuyamaca area and seeing the the lake. We spent a couple of hours Friday walking around Julian and there are lots of tourist shops with some interesting items, several breweries and a handful of restaurants and lots of pie shops. If you like pie you'll get a real variety here. For instance, boysenberry Apple Dutch crumb. Yum! We did stop at a barbecue place that was just okay and were able to sit outside. Saturday we came back into town and made a our way up to Menghini Winery which I had not been to in the many years. I was very happy to see it still open and spoke with one of the owners briefly as she told me there were only three people working there and they were only bottling three types of wine. My son's wife and I bought a nice Chardonnay for $27. I tried a little of the Merlot which I liked but was really looking for a Malbec or Meritage which is my favorite. There are a few wineries up here one close to the one we visited called Vulcan and there's a lake there small and one in town. I am posting a little information on the history of the town of Julian so if you're interested you can follow through. It was settled in 1869 and the Julian Hotel was run and owned by the first Afro-American. There used to be a carriage with horses that would take you around town didn't see that this time. There's also a fun mine, a lovely gem shop, a pistol and knife shop. The fresh air was great and the sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. I look forward to coming back here with another adult leave the three teenagers behind. LOL

This was our first stop during our little trip to Julian, we came to Town Hall. They had several…read morepamphlets and maps for around town. Once we stepped inside they had alot of plenty nice looking quilts for sale and for auction. They also had other several little things for sale. We ended up leaving with a homemade lavender candle that actually came in handy at the hotel we ended up staying at lol.

Descanso town hall was an excellent venue for our wedding. The town hall is restored beautifully…read moreand the grounds are gorgeous. Rebecca was very helpful with all our questions. Just be sure to follow the cleanup list to the letter. Stayed an hour after my wedding to clean up and still lost my deposit and then some due to small things, like the chairs not being covered or 20 bucks for a couple water bottles in the freezer. There is no room for error, if you're not going to put things away, don't even waste your time as you will still be charged. Besides that, the venue is priced excellently, and they provide tables and chairs and table cloths for an additional fee.

Welcome to Descanso! We love our quiet little town and old fashioned way of living. The town hall…read moreis just another fine example of this. Old wood panelled walls that if they could talk would have so many stories to tell. The original town hall was built in the early 1900s and is still here today. Be sure to stop in for a pancake breakfast, second sunday of every month. Or book your next event here.

The Olivenhain Meeting Hall is a small treasure. Built in 1895 by Colony Olivenhain, the Hall was…read morethe social and community center of Olivenhain. It's one of those rare historic buildings in San Diego County that have been preserved and/or restored. It provides a glimpse into 19th century life in this area.

I love this place. I just think it's so cool and really gives Olivenhain a sweet, old-timey vibe…read more I took some pictures and posted up here on Yelp. These were taken on an overcast day, so the details don't come out as nicely as I hoped. Anyway, if you're along this stretch of Rancho Santa Fe Road in Olivenhain, just pull over and find some street parking nearby. You can walk through the grounds and check it all out. We're really lucky to have this little jewel preserved in North County. Pretty neat to think of what settler life was like back in day.

The Idyllwild Community Center and Town Hall provides variety of recreational, cultural, and social…read moreopportunities for residents and visitors. The ICC currently runs programs and events such as youth and adult sports, senior fitness, holiday and summer camps, feeding America distribution, a Sunday farmers' market and monthly mountain luncheon, and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The ICC also operates the Town Hall, Butterfield Amphitheater, Idyllwild Community Playground, Dog Park, Skate Park, and Pickleball Court. How I found out about all of this was by attending the tail end of their Sunday Farmers Market which was located right next to this building.

Building Permit visit today was exceptional! My Plan Checker, Felix, was so helpful, thorough and…read morekind. I felt so cared for while trying to stay in compliance. Thank you!

I've lived in Long Beach for 372 days. While living here I was trying to work with the city to put…read morein an apothecary park for its citizens. Not only did your city, the mayor, the council members do nothing to work with me, after a year of not returning calls, not taking any meetings in the Mayor's Office, they divided that my flowers are a problem. This is what I had done. I had taken a piece of land that was supposed to have a sidewalk put in. The city of Long Beach didn't put anything in. The businesses had been begging the city to put in a side walk because it had become an eyesore. People dumped used oil, paint and trash on this land regularly. The land was also infested with moles leaving holes and tunnels making it very dangerous to walk on the land because you regularly stepped to holes and twisting your ankle. The owners had even offered to pay for the sidewalk themselves. The city refused. So, I put in a park to clean up the toxic chemicals, as in eatable plants that are healthy for you and the City of Long Beach thinks this is a really bad idea.... Don't move here. Don't live here. The mayor and the city council aren't working in your interest. They only care about things that make them look good. God forbid, a homeless person be allowed to make your community better. And the park is installed at the corner of 14th Street and Harbor.

Beautiful and clean small city in between anaheim and orange. I love their laid back beautiful…read morelarge homes and calm surroundings. There are many stores around their shopping center and also it's very walkable. It's a hidden jewel.

The city of Villa Park is very nice with a well kept up neighborhood, high end homes, nice people,…read morebut has limited stores nearby.

It's always interesting to go to a Lake Forest board meeting. (since my last review, I've been to…read moretwo board meetings, so this is mainly based on those educational experiences/results.) To begin with, If you go half an hour early, you'll most likely get the opportunity to talk to the LF mayor himself and some of the board members. Consequently, they will definitely take an extra interest and understanding in what you're sharing. If you need code enforcement due to someone / or organization not following Lake Forest guidelines / legalities, then this is a great place to receive the best information, and take action. If you plan on speaking at a board meeting , I suggest that you be prepared, by addressing the board, constructively, and professionally during your three minutes of sharing . I usually give out handouts to the board members prior to the meeting, with Photos and an outline. Additionally, There are sheriff officers there as well and it's usually a nice opportunity to ask questions. From my experience, a board member, city department, or even the presiding mayor himself, Will afterwords be responding / assisting with the problem-solving, regarding the concern you brought up. Consequently, I learned a lot about ADA requirements, complements, and concerns. In conclusion , They are very helpful at Lake Forest City Hall, assisting their residents.

CODE ENFORCEMENT: A MODEST DEPT WITH AN OUTSIZED PRESENCE…read more As with all mid-sized cities, there will be neighborhoods headed down a questionable path (e.g. broken windows, abandoned cars, un-permitted add-ons, gas piping or electrical work, etc). It is not only up to keen-eyed residents but a responsive team to keep seemingly "trivial" issues from ballooning into a full-fledged conflagration. The system is pretty streamlined: fill out an online form and a team member will review and if valid, will address within days. Countless "fires" have been put out through this system and by this team. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In my view, the Lake Forest Code Enforcement Team is truly a force multiplier.