Ready for a stay-cation?
Whether you’ve been traveling all summer
or busy working, we all wish summer would never end. Here are my top three places to visit in
Southern California to keep you in summer vacation mode.
Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa
Barbara (formerly The Bacara Resort & Spa). One of my absolute favorite places to go when
I want to get away from LA and just relax and unwind for a couple days. Bacara is a 78-acre oceanfront resort with a private beach and nature trail, adjacent golf course, tennis courts,
three pools, and a luxurious spa. You can go horseback riding, hiking, and swimming. Or, get pampered at the spa, go wine tasting
in the Foley Tasting Room, and take a leisurely stroll on the beach. The resort’s two restaurants serve fresh and
locally sourced California fare. And, the
best part is that all of this can be experienced without ever having to leaving
the grounds. Bacara is the perfect place
for a quick weekend getaway.
8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara,
CA 93117
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is my next pick. What could
be better than spending a couple days at the happiest place
on Earth? The resort features three hotels (Disney’s Grand
Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel, and Disney’s Paradise Pier), two
theme parks (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure) and the Downtown
Disney District. Grab
a churro and frozen lemonade, enjoy a bowl of gumbo in New Orleans Square (thank
me later), cruise with pirates, jungle animals and friends from all over the (small)
world, visit Mickey’s house and a haunted mansion, catch one of many live shows
and parades at either park, then cap off your night with a fireworks
display. If you
haven’t been to Disneyland since you were a child, it’s time for a visit.
1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
Riviera Palm Springs is my final pick. This unique hotel is inspired by old Las
Vegas, with a retro vibe and mid-century design. The lobby is dimly lit and has lots charm and
character. Outside, you’ll find two
pools and a poolside café (the blueberry lemonade cocktail is a must-try). If the pool scene gets a little crowded, head
over to the spa, shoot some pool in the lobby, or sit outside your balcony or
terrace and soak it all in. Choose from five different dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The property is close enough to Downtown Palm
Springs to access the strip, but removed enough to make it feel like you are in your own private oasis. Whether you’re looking for some fun in the
sun, or a desert escape, you’ll find it here.
1600 N
Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Where are your favorite stay-cation spots?
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