I alway love coming up here. A nice change of scenery and a good way to beat the heat from the…read morevalley below. Normally it's a good 20 degrees difference which is major. Depending on which direction you take to get here from the desert, it's a good hour to hour and half up the mountain. Not too bad and the scenery makes it worth it. The town itself isn't that big. It's more scattered with housing as majority is outside of town while you have the inns, Airbnb and cabins that tends to be walking distance from the main circle. Right in the heart or the circle is where the massive pine trees are located. The focal points and where it's like their massive Christmas tree during the holidays. Everything is around the area and pretty much all walking distance from each other. It's mainly street parking where you can find it. They do have some lots here and there but be careful as some maybe only for hotel guest. You could spend the weekend for a nice calming recharge, camp overnight or a day trip. All is worth it and quite nice. Minus the camping for me, no camping bones in me. There's loads of fun and cute souvenirs shops. Mom and pops places run by locals. A good amount of restaurants both for breakfast as well lunch and dinner. Hours varies for all of them. We like popping in at new places and seeing what's it's all about. The shopping varies as it's not a designer destination type of shopping. More local and independent designers. We did notice a lot of fun vintage shops. Some are quite quirky and fun with bits and bobs while another was more of the higher ends thrifting. Like quite pricey for some things but hey, people love vintage and don't mind paying for it. Theres loads of other things to do and see. A few tasting rooms with wineries all walking distance from each other. Don't miss out on Idyllwild Brewery, it's a must try as we loved it our first time. They have a small movie theater right on the strip. You could spend the day starting off with a meal for brunch, walking through town and just enjoying the area. Different stores and restaurants does have a live band happening so it's nice to just sit and enjoy the music. Also you have to meet the mayor of town, the famous mayor max the golden retriever. There tends to be loads of people waiting at the certain spots for him to arrive. The cutest photo op with the furry mayor. Plus while chatting with some of the locals, we found out about first Friday which happens here. An event where the locals and visitors are invited to enjoy various activities and local businesses. A nice way to spend the day. It's a small town that has a lot of characters and charm. Worth checking out even for the day.

2 nd visit to Idyllwild. Perhaps because it's a Saturday, there's a lot more people around this…read moretiny town. Pet friendly to the max, cuz the Mayor is a Golden Retriever named Max 111. He was slated to make an appearance at 2 pm at Woolley's and there was a large crowd to welcome him. You can't walk a block without coming across dogs of all pedigree. There are water bowls out in a few places for them too. Last time we checked out the shops on the left side of the street. This time we explored the right side, parked by the Antique Store and I enjoyed a shopping spree in practically every shop I entered. Even found a gift for grand nephew's newborn- a woodland mobile and a puppy bootie. Grandkids will be getting omiyage from here too. Doc found a nice cute plant to take home. Hubs, Doc and birthday pup waited mostly outside. We had 3 hours before our cabin was ready. We even had lunch from a hot dog truck since the Bakery's Grill was backed up. Clean chilled mountain air, blue skies, gorgeous clouds, hikers, couples and families with their four legged fur babies, very relaxed atmosphere:

Pictures don't do justice to the majesty of this waterfall. Owned and operated by the Agua Caliente…read moreBand of Cahuilla Indians, the hike up to the stunning 60-foot Tahquitz waterfall is an absolute must if you're in the Palm Springs area. There's an admission fee, payable at the Visitor Center, which is well worth it for a sparkling clean and well-maintained trail (not even gonna talk about reparations but come on, let's do it, this fee is nothing in the overall picture.) Thanks to tropical storm Hilary and a rainier than usual winter/spring, the waterfall was incredible on my most recent visit. It's permitted to swim in the naturally formed pool underneath and swim people did, under the sycamores in a lovely shady area. The hike up can be a bit strenuous depending on the heat and the humidity; it is required to take at least two liters of water with you for the 2 mile round trip hike. Parking free in the lot. Highly suggested to visit as early as possible.

Lovely Palm Springs hike trail not too expensive…read more Convenient walk from & to the Palm Springs botanical garden. The path is moderately difficult but very doable plus plenty of beautiful views to take pics! The final destination is a nice tall waterfall... I assume the time of season may determine how widely or how strong the water fall is.

It was so so windy leaving town, but as many times as I've been close to this spider I had to…read morecapture it, even from across the street. It's such an iconic design being part vehicle part spider - Volkswagen meets Arachnid at the intersection of Garnet Avenue / Indian Canyon Drive directly across from Yamana Motor Sports and directly next to Jack in the Box The Pilot Gas Station and Chevron Station sit opposite on the other corners of this small business intersection just before the the off/on ramp for the 10 fwy in North Palm Springs. Even if you're able to park somewhere safe and securely (like Jack in the Box), you can't go fully onto the physical property itself - but you can get a great pic or look. From what I know the Spider Bug was built by Robert Miner who owned and ran the Hole in the Wall repair shop for several decades from the 70s to the 1990s according to old articles in the Desert Sun - I believe it's still home and/or property to his daughter and family. Not sure if they reside permanently here, but always be respectful and mindful of people's homes as well as private property - especially home to an iconic Spider Bug.

If you are the kind of person who stops to see the strange roadside stuff like a giant ball of…read moretwine (Kansas), giant donut (Los Angeles), and worlds largest file cabinet (Vermont), then this stop is for you. VW Beetle sprouted spider legs. Quick stop for a cool photo. Then you can stop at the dinosaurs (if you know, you know).

This is a must-visit at least once (in the fall apple season preferably). There are several…read moreseparate venues as you wind along scenic Oak Glen Road - and most have apple picking, fresh fruit, shops, and a variety of dining options. The vendors are friendly and most offer samples of their fair - especially ciders and the types of apples being grown on-site. Although I was skeptical at first, after purchasing some of the apple varieties I freely concede that there's a noticeable taste difference between store-purchased produce and those freshly picked at the Oak Glen orchards - though they do cost a bit more. By the way, you don't need to pick your own, but it is a fun option! Be aware that weekend parking can be a headache during their busy season, but if you want the full experience it's the recommended time of the week to visit; however, if you're retired (like me), a weekday trip has less crowds while still allowing the shopping and eating opportunities without the long lines. Since it's a tourist venue, things aren't real cheap, but who can resist the sites and bakery smells wafting through the air? Oak Glen is all things apple - and it makes a wonderful day trip for those in the San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties.

Beautiful, small village to take your family and kids, it is very kid friendly, Village has a bunch…read moreof restaurants, lots of attractions for kids, such as mountain slide, horseback riding, hayride, farm animals, etc. Also, a must is eating the apple cider donuts. There is parking before the village and right after village, there are also restrooms inside the village. There is also a pie shop that is very delicious and there's always line in front of it. I highly suggest for kids and families.

Excellent experience especially with the volunteers happy to share the fabulous history of Palm…read moreSprings.

Check pshistoricalsociety.org for hours. See Cornelia White House and McCallum Adobe, oldest…read morestructures in Palm Springs, for a donation. The docent staff are very helpful and informative. Leisurely explore some original Palm Springs history.

The city is located about 10 miles east of San Bernardino, and about 20 miles east of Colton…read more Yucaipa is known for poultry ranch and farms operations. The city has restaurants to name few: Oak House Amercan Road Trip Bar & Grill Hickory Ranch Steakhouse Corky's Kitchen & Bakery Clarkie's Diner Kopper Kettle Kafe & Katering Ocampo's Restaurant Mega Burgers Rosie's Del Mar Grill & Cantina Tuscano's Pizza & Pasta

Very nice City. Hardly any Hobos and clean and free of trash. Thr few Police do thier jobs well…read moretoo. Clean parks and transit system. Only downside are all the Bro-Ho goons driving around in a lifted truck with a loud exhaust. Trying to compensate for something lost or small ???

The only times I've really spent time in La Quinta has alway been during Coachella weekend. That…read morecould have been the first time ever being here over a decade or two or so ago. From there it's alway been a weekend destination at the resort. Their well known resort that a major hub for the area. With the different cities nearby, La Quinta and Palm Springs is about half an hour so. One is at the beginning of the strip while the other is at the end. Completely on opposite end of highway 111. They have their suburbs and gated communities. Lots of fancy gated communities popping up here and there. Just as you would say with all valley cities of the desert. Theres a main shopping center with all your necessities. Super market, restaurants, chain stores, movie theaters and so on. No shopping mall like a department store but there's old town la Quinta. That's mainly boutique shopping and restaurants. It's completely different from Palm Springs as it's more of a mellow pace with golfing, retirement and lounging. A nice place to enjoy the weekend compared to Palm Springs with their nightlife and a main travel destination. We spent some time this last weekend as we were visiting some friends that happened to be in town for a birthday weekend. Not in one of the gated communities but the suburbs just behind the main strip and near Indian Wells tennis center. It does have one of the three Traders Joes in the desert along highway 111. La Quinta has alway been a fun weekend destination at the resort. Everything is on site if you want to pool all day, golf, tennis, spa and many restaurants. It does get mellow in the evening but if you want to get away from hustle and bustle, it's got you.

This is one of my favorite stays in the desert. It's so beautiful and every airbnb I stay at never…read moredisappoints! The quaint town has some amazing restaurants and cute little boutiques. This visit I am staying at Puerta Azul for a few days with my sis and daughter. It is just next to PGA West. So far it's my favorite stay!!!!!

What a place. So historic! Although you can't see much from the road, putting the home into its…read moresurroundings helps provide context for all the great photos that exist of this house. If you are in Palm Spring, definitely take a drive by. It's so close to downtown.

This is the iconic Mid-Century Modern house in Palm Springs. You will see it everywhere in print…read more When it comes to Mid-Century Modern. This is for all you Mid-Century Modern lovers out there. The Kaufmann name came from Edgar J. Kaufmann he was a Pittsburgh Department Store Tycoon. He wanted a retreat from the harsh winters back east. The Architect is Richard Neutra this is by far one of his famous works to date. He designed the house in 1946. There is no tours of this house. In fact it is private. You will see a no trespassing sign with armed alert. So whatever you do take pictures outside of the property. I cannot put other website links on this site. But do some research on this awesome house.