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Santa Monica Pier at Sunset
My final day in California was timing out perfectly. I avoided traffic jams and made it to Santa Monica with ... -
Mission San Juan Capistrano
I’d guess that the most well-known of the 21 California Missions is San Juan Capistrano — and it’s all because ... -
Hiking the Trails at Torrey Pines State Reserve Park
Before heading back to Los Angeles and ending my vacation, I was looking for one more opportunity to hike and ... -
The Best Views of San Diego
When I started planning my California vacation, San Diego was my number one goal. I had never been to this ... -
Desert View Tower & Mexican Border
After coming out the bottom end of Anza Borrego State Park, I hopped onto Interstate 8 for the drive west ... -
Anza Borrego State Park, the South End
As you travel towards the southern end of Anza Borrego State Park, you’ll cross over several mountain passes. During my ... -
Borrego Springs, and the Drive Through Anzo Borrego Park
After hiking to see the palm oasis in Borrego Palm Canyon, you can head back to the community of Borrego ... -
Hike Into Borrego Palm Canyon, Anzo Borrego State Park
Deep within California’s Colorado Desert, hidden between two mountains, there’s a cool, refreshing oasis. It’s not a mirage — it’s ... -
Desert Shores & Salton Sea Beach, CA
As you drive down Highway 111 from Palm Springs, you’re slowly going downhill, although you probably won’t notice it. Eventually, ... -
Palm Springs, California
There’s plenty to see and do in Palm Springs and the string of nearby cities in the Coachella Valley Desert. ...
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