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Amboy Crater and Ghost Town, true California hidden gem

Going California Posted on March 4, 2021 by SachaMarch 5, 2021

California is the best state for road trips!  Some places you can drive to are so unique. However, travelers don’t necessarily look for places that may be unique. They like to go to the well known places. Let me  introduce … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks, Neighborhoods, Things to Do, Uncategorized | Tagged Amboy, Amboy Crater, Amboy Ghost Town, California icon, California road trip, Crater, Ghost Town, hidden gems, Mojave Desert, Road trip, Route 66 | 1 Reply

Pioneertown

Going California Posted on February 24, 2020 by SachaFebruary 25, 2020

      Tourists love to visit Joshua Tree National Park and rightfully so! However, close by is an interesting old western town called Pioneertown that many don’t know about.  It’s not too far from Joshua Tree and it’s definitely … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Foods, Neighborhoods, Pet Friendly, Random-ness, Things to Do, Uncategorized | Tagged Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace, Pappy and Harriets, Pioneertown, Pioneertown Wild West Theater, Yucca Valley | Leave a reply

Train Trip to Santa Barbara!

Going California Posted on January 30, 2020 by SachaJanuary 30, 2020
Train Trip to Santa Barbara!

Santa Barbara, one of my favorite places to visit in California. I’ve been visiting Santa Barbara for many years. However, getting to Santa Barbara today is a much longer drive than 10 years ago. We often choose not to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Beaches, Best Hotels, Favorite Foods, Neighborhoods, Things to Do | Tagged Amtrak, California, Convivo, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Surfliner, Sanford Windery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Inn, Santa Barbara Winery, Test Pilot | Leave a reply

Birthday Trip at La Quinta Cove

Going California Posted on March 19, 2019 by SachaMarch 19, 2019

My family loves to go to the desert in January to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. On her last birthday weekend, we chose the cutest neighborhood located in the resort town of La Quinta.

 

La Quinta is located in the gorgeous Coachella Valley, sitting in between Indian Wells and Indio, surrounded by the Santa Rosa Mountains. This charming town is known for it’s resorts, country clubs, golf tournaments, parks, art, hiking trails, a great Old town and so much more!

 

Somehow we discovered a great neighbored called La Quinta Cove. The Cove is a quaint neighborhood just below the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. La Quinta Cove was the perfect spot for our celebration weekend!

 

We decided to rent a lovely house for my daughter’s celebration. We barbecued, hiked, hung out at the pool and just relaxed on this sun soaked weekend. We even brought our dog!

 

We were so lucky to be close to a beautiful hiking area called Bear Creek Canyon Trail! There are several trails in this area including the main trail which is 8.3 miles out and back. It’s a rigorous hike but the journey and views are well worth it!

 

If you’re not an experienced hiker who wants a strenuous hike, no problem, there are other little trails to walk and mountain bike on.

 

 

There’s plenty of activities other than hiking and biking here. Visitors come here to explore nature and just enjoy the wild flowers. Fitness enthusiasts love to trail run here. Bird watching is a must, too!

 

Keep in mind that the main hiking trail is not dog friendly. However, there are small trails in the area that dogs can be on. You don’t want your dog on a rigorous trail in the desert heat anyway. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water for both you and your furry friend.

 

 

You’ll definitely have an appetite after a day of hiking, so head on down the street to Old Town.  You’ll find plenty of great restaurants, nice boutique shops and a lovely library in Old Town La Quinta, as well. Parking is plentiful which is always nice!

 

 

After our hike, we stumbled across a pizzeria called Sutfft Pizza Bar & Grill. We lingered on the patio and enjoyed the perfect weather. Their patio is dog friendly, too! The food and ambience was exactly what we needed after a busy day of fun!

 

The girls on the trip chose to spend a few hours at a spa. We went to our favorite at The Spa at Desert Springs in Palm Desert, which was only 20 minutes away. There are plenty of spas in the La Quinta area that are wonderful and affordable, too.

 
 
 
 
Overall, La Quinta Cove was a fantastic place for a desert getaway! I can’t believe I never knew about this area until now! The Cove is an up and coming neighborhood. Lots of homes are being renovated and some are nice rentals now. The resorts in the area are first class and many great eateries are popping up everywhere. I highly recommend a visit to La Quinta Cove!
 
 
 

If you’re looking for a day trip to hike Bear Creek Canyon Trail, take Highway 111 to La Quinta. Make a right at Washington Street, then a right on Eisenhower Drive and keep going until the end. Then right onto Bermudas which becomes Calle Tecate. There’s a parking lot at Calle Tecate and Avenida Ramirez.

 

 

Stufft Pizza Bar and Grill is located at 78015 Main Street, La Quinta 92253, call 760-7779989. The Spa at Desert Springs is located at 74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, 92260. Call 800-255-0848.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks, Neighborhoods, Pet Friendly, Things to Do, Uncategorized | Tagged Bear Creek Canyon Trail, Coachella Valley, La Quinta, La Quinta Cove, Santa Rosa Mountains, The Spa at Desert Springs | 2 Replies

Happy Dogs in Hollywood!

Going California Posted on November 28, 2018 by SachaNovember 28, 2018

This is a sponsored post, all opinions are still authentic and my own.       Hollywood wasn’t always so pet friendly, but now dogs are welcomed almost everywhere! That’s great news because we like to take our dog almost … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks, Neighborhoods, Pet Friendly, Things to Do, Travel Product Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged Lake Hollywood Park, Laurel Canyon Park, Pet Qwerks, Runyan Canyon Park | 1 Reply

Our Thanksgiving Holiday in Big Bear!

Going California Posted on November 14, 2018 by SachaNovember 14, 2018

This is a sponsored post, the story is still authentic and my own.       I have to admit that Thanksgiving might be my favorite holiday.  I’m not sure why. It’s not about cooking or about food. There’s just … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Neighborhoods, Pet Friendly, Things to Do | 2 Replies

West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval

Going California Posted on November 7, 2018 by SachaNovember 7, 2018

    My family always try to attend the best and maybe biggest Halloween Bash in the country. It’s located right down the street from us in West Hollywood. Let me share a little bit about this world famous event … Continue reading →

Posted in Neighborhoods, Things to Do, Uncategorized | Tagged Carnaval, Halloween, Los Angeles, WeHo, West Hollywood, West Hollywood Halloween | 1 Reply

TreePeople – Keeping LA Shady!

Going California Posted on October 19, 2018 by SachaOctober 21, 2018

TreePeople helps keep Los Angeles shady as in making sure LA’s trees are healthy and plenty! One of my family’s favorite place to hike, daydream, picnic and better yet, to volunteer at is this wonderful spot called TreePeople.     … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks, Neighborhoods, Pet Friendly, Things to Do | Tagged Coldwater Canyon, Los Angeles, Mulholland Drive, non-profit, Santa Monica Mountains, TreePeople | 2 Replies

Mission Creek Preserve Trail – A Desert Hidden Gem!

Going California Posted on February 13, 2018 by SachaFebruary 13, 2018

There’s nothing like ending a year with a nice desert hike, it’s our family tradition!  As we said goodbye to an exhausting year, we say hello to a busy new year with a new hike in the Palm Springs area. … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks, Neighborhoods, Pet Friendly, Things to Do, Uncategorized | Tagged Coachella Valley, Desert Hot Springs, dog friendly hike, hidden desert gem, Hiking Trails in California, Mission Creek Preserve Trail, Palm Springs | 2 Replies

Strange Things in Palm Springs – Robolights

Going California Posted on January 23, 2018 by SachaJanuary 23, 2018

When December rolls around, my family is ready for a break from our busy life in Los Angeles.  We look forward to heading out to the desert after a hectic work, school and soccer year.  On our last trip, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Neighborhoods, Pet Friendly, Random-ness, Things to Do, Uncategorized | Tagged Holiday Lights, Kenny Irwin, Palm Springs, Robolights | 2 Replies

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