3 Romantic Weekend Getaways from L.A.
Valentine's Day is coming up, so I've collected a few romantic weekend getaway ideas for you. The 3 locations below are perfect places to relax and unwind for a short trip from Los Angeles whether you want to wine taste, star gaze, or hang out poolside.
Hike Ryan Mountain in Joshua Tree
Ryan Mountain is a well marked trail inside Joshua Tree National Park. This is my favorite hike in Joshua Tree because of the expansive top-down view of the park from the 5,457 foot peak.
Pura Gede Luhur Batu Ngaus
Pura Batu Ngaus is a stunning 17th-century fertility temple perched on a rock in the ocean.
The Sacred Monkey Forest of Ubud: An Adventure into the Heart of Bali
The Monkey Park is well kept and has a lot of sculptures, bridges, and even a local art exhibit.
A Week in Bali
We partied at Potato Head Beach Club, visited temples, hung out with monkey's, swam in waterfalls, and learned how to cook Balinese cuisine.
How to Survive a Long Flight
After years of flying, I've discovered new ways to make your flight more enjoyable.
Visit Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum
For the last 15 years of his life, Noah created ten acres full of art installations in the desert. Everything is constructed from junked objects and materials.
Visit the Dinosaurs of 29 Palms
In Joshua Tree right off Highway 62 there are cute metal dinosaur art installations on the side of the road that are free to visit. There's a gold mom and baby Brontosaurus, and two toothy meat-eaters. These dinosaurs were added in front of Desert View Homes to attract attention. They are also a fun stop for a quick snapshot if your visiting Joshua Tree National Park.
4 days in Tulum!
6 girls, white sand beaches, happy hours, chilaquiles, and dance parties. It was a relaxing 4 days in paradise.
A week exploring the Greek Islands
The three most prominent islands are Mykonos, Santorini and Crete, so we thought that'd be a good selection for our journey.
Sculptures of Highway 395
Along the 395 between Grant and Olancha there is an array of sculptures on the west side of the highway. You can see them from the road and turn off to explore.
Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao
If you're looking for a New Year's adventure, this is a great one! Go to the "ABC" islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. They are each a quick cheap flight from the next, and each have their own special charm.