Whitewater Palm Springs Hiking
Whitewater is about a 30 minute drive from Palm Springs and a perfect destination for a day hike.
Among those trails is the Red Dome trail a hiking four mile trek that starts at the visitor’s center and reaches all the way to the famous Pacific Crest Trail. The San Gorgonio Wilderness is about a ½ mile from the trailhead.
Other popular trails include the Whitewater-Mission Creek drainage crest. A 6.6 mile roundtrip that starts with a two mile stretch of the Red Dome trail but then heads east gaining 600 feet of elevation on its way to the crest. From there hikers can continue to the rockhouse at Mission Creek Preserve just 3.2 miles further.
Read more about Whitewater Preserve Palm Springs.
Luna Grill Helping Families in a Tough Economy
Luna Grill loves kids and lets them eat free at all five locations on selected nights; it’s just
another way the Luna Grill family is supporting yours.
What began out of one woman’s love for her kids has resulted in all natural,
wholesome Mediterranean cuisine for families throughout San Diego County.
Luna Grill’s chief cuisine officer, Maria Pourteymour, has created a variety
of tasty health-conscious Kids Menu items made with all natural ingredients
that are free of preservatives, additives, growth hormones, and byproducts.
Luna Grill, “The Ultimate Kabobery” and innovator in fast casual
Mediterranean restaurants in San Diego, is doing more to help families than
just providing healthy menu items. On selected evenings from 4 p.m. to
close, Luna Grill offers all Kids Menu items for free (with the purchase of
an entrée, for children ages 12 and under).
Kids Eat Free Nights and Locations:
Carmel Valley: Tuesday – 7825 Highlands Village Place, San Diego, CA 92129
Carlsbad: Sunday – 2681 Gateway Road suite 101, Carlsbad, CA 92009
EastLake: Tuesday – 2275 Otay Lakes Rd, Suite 119, Chula Vista, CA
91915
Hillcrest: Tuesday – 350 University Ave San Diego, CA 92103
Mission Valley: Tuesday – 2245 Fenton Pkwy, Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92108
“When we created Luna Grill six years ago, we added the Kids Menu with our
own children in mind,” said Pourteymour. “I personally make sure nothing is
on the menu that I wouldn’t be willing to feed my own family every day. That
includes making sure all our meats are hormone free and that quality
controls are closely followed.”
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Alcatraz Island Tour
Alcatraz Island is a must see destination while visiting San Francisco. The buildings on the island are remains of the federal prison that operated from 1933 to 1963. Several tours are available for Alcatraz Island.
There are guided and self-guided tours that explain the history of the facilities, and tell stories of some of it’s famous residents. The audio tour of the prison is very enjoyable and informative and is highly recommended. The weather on the rock can be chilly so dress warmly. Also be prepared for a lot of walking up and down ramps. Alcatraz Island read more.
Road Trip To The Alabama Hills
The Alabama Hills are about 200 miles from Los Angeles and when you arrive you will think you are on a different planet. Located in the Owens Valley near the little town of Lone Pine these massive rock formations are a destination for movie buffs, geology experts and outdoor enthusiasts .
The unique rock formations of the Alabama Hills not only make a stunning playground for geologists and tourists alike; they have also proved to be a perfect set for movies. Since the early 1920s, hundreds of TV shows and movies have featured the area’s distinctive arches, oddly-rounded rocky hills and breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Full article Alabama Hills Owens Valley, California.
Getty Villa Malibu California
New day trip Getty Villa Malibu Beach. Surrounding the Villa are acres of avant-garde landscaping with cool ocean breezes that cascade off the sandy beaches just yards away. In some areas it is so classical and beautifully crafted, it will make you believe for a second that you are indeed, in Italy. From the moment you step out into the Getty’s lush main garden with its long fountain, you’re overwhelmed by the sensory overload. Full article Getty Villa Malibu.
Hollywood Movie Studio Tours
Hollywood Movie Studio Tours let you check out the back lots and studios of Hollywood movie and television studios. There is always a chance for a celebrity encounter plus you get to see the inner workings of a real movie studio. Read the full Movie Studio article here.
Knott’s Scary Farm Halloween Haunt Discount Tickets
Knott’s Scary Farm Halloween Haunt Discount Tickets – The world’s first, largest and most thoroughly frightening Halloween theme park event is back for a 39th year, promising more mayhem and terror than ever before. Experience a flesh-crawling horror movie come to life, with 13 terrifying mazes and re-themed rides. Save up to 45% Don’t pay full price tickets only $31.00 – $42.00 Click Here.
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa Vacation Package
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort is the only hotel with its own private entrance to Legoland. This package include a stay at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa and one day admission to Legloand, California.
The spectacular Sheraton Resort & Spa Carlsbad Resort & Spa is located adjacent to LEGOLAND California Resort and offers a private entrance to the park. There will be no waiting in line here!
Settle in for a comfortable evening in our gorgeous guest rooms complete with beautiful views, the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed, and a 32-inch LCD flat panel television. Hotel amenities include an outdoor heated free form pool and hot tub, tennis courts, the Ocean Pearl Spa and Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar. Our stunning setting and comfortable atmosphere are sure to inspire every guest.
The Resort is across the street from The Crossings at Carlsbad 18-hole championship golf course and just minutes from pristine beaches. More information Sheraton Carlsbad Package.
San Diego Hiking Guide
place to soak up the great outdoors. Whether a resident or a visitor, this book
will guide readers along the very best walking and hiking routes within the greater
San Diego area. Explore beaches, historic neighborhoods, nature preserves, waterfalls,
and peaks – all within 30 miles of San Diego’s urban core.
50 Best Short Hikes in San Diego (Wilderness Press, November 2011) includes
hikes under 8 miles in and around San Diego that are suitable for all skill
levels. The hikes include a great variety of treks through paved, urban landscape
and true hikes on unpaved trails. This guide takes hikers to beautiful strands
of beach and bayshore, from Oceanside in the north to Imperial Beach in the
south. San Diego’s cultural and historic riches are revealed in such places
as the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, and Bankers Hill, usually on pavement but
sometimes by means of travel on wooded paths or on century-old footbridges.
In one compact package readers can find enough information to keep them busy
for a year of weekly hikes. Each hike description includes summary information,
driving directions, and an explicit navigational narrative. A sketch map of
the trail or route accompanies each hike description, and many hikes include
captioned photos. The hikes are divided into five major geographical areas –
Coastal North County, Inland North County, Central & Coastal San Diego,
South County, and East County – all of which are noted on a key map at
the beginning of the book. 50 Best Short Hikes San Diego