Paso Robles and its surrounding area is certainly best known for its myriad of wineries. The region also offers hidden charms that delight and cajole the senses and are well worth exploring. In the 1880's Paso Robles was a sought-out health resort destination known for its bath houses and mineral hot springs along the legendary Camino Real trail and later became a railroad stop. This rich tradition of health, bodily delights and the spa life is still very much alive and vibrant here even in the 21century.
Just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, is the hidden gem of Glendale. Known for its ethnic diversity, it is often referred to as the ‘Jewel City'. Behind the city enchanting views of the San Gabriel Mountains-smoky blue and etched against a bright blue sky-welcome visitors.
What makes a good haunting? First-rate folklore, the stories of unfinished dreams, and opulent history. Glamorous Los Angeles possesses all these traits and the ghostly haunts that come with it. Check out these spooky places for a perfect haunted day in Hollywood:
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The economy is in shambles, LA actors' talk of another strike, and the holidays seem miles away without 4 feet of snow. Not to worry, head to the world famous Grove for LA holiday festivities!
Centrally located in the heart of Los Angeles, The Grove is considered a boutique outdoor shopping mall that encompasses retail shops, restaurants, and Movie Theater over the sprawling, well manicured grounds.
Any day that begins by the sea is a day off to a great start. In Orange County, California there are certainly many seaside towns to choose from, but one of the most picturesque is Laguna Beach. While this beach town might be most known for its arts, culture and the yearly Sawdust Festival and Pageant of the Masters it is also an ideal spot for some family fun.
It's okay to be a cheap date. As long as you do it right. Even in luxurious Laguna Beach -- a coast lined with expensive beach resorts, towering mansions and swanky restaurants -- you can still plan a classy outing without emptying your wallet.
A mere 22 miles off the coast of southern California is an island paradise surrounded by crystal clear water. Santa Catalina Island is a destination that offers the charm of a Mediterranean village and the laid back appeal of a 1950's beach town.
Southern California ranks as one of the few places in the world where weather forecasters deliver both surf and snow reports during the same newscast. While surfers can choose from miles of beaches, there is only one resort destination for snow seekers in the know: Big Bear Lake. Surrounded by the San Bernardino Mountain National Forest at an elevation up to 9,000 feet, Big Bear Lake is a mountain resort community within a 100-mile drive from Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
Los Angeles can be a city of over-stimulation - neon and flashing lights mark every nightclub and theater down the strip, car horns honk endlessly, and cell phones are seemingly glued to everyone's ear as they feverishly bark instructions to an assistant. There is a reason that people in the industry frequent salons and yoga centers - LA is the kind of city you occasionally need an escape from. So, go ahead and give yourself a day off to relax, rejuvenate, and give both your mind and your body a rest.