Niguel Botanical Preserve – Orange County, CA
On the last day of our Palm Springs/San Diego/LA Christmas trip, we stopped by the Niguel Botanical Preserve. The previous day, we left Palm Desert and spent a few hours…
On the last day of our Palm Springs/San Diego/LA Christmas trip, we stopped by the Niguel Botanical Preserve. The previous day, we left Palm Desert and spent a few hours…
I love San Diego. When leaving Palm Desert, we didn't want to head straight back to LA. Instead, we drove to San Diego and spent a few hours walking around…
Our Christmas trip to Palm Desert was mainly to spend time with family and relax. With the mild California climate and temperatures in the low 70s, we quickly forgot the hustle and bustle often accompanying the holidays. But isn’t that the true purpose of a vacation?
Holiday decorations popped up every so often, reminding us of the season. Since we didn’t want to miss out on all the holiday events, we booked tickets to WildLights at the Living Desert.
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After spending a few days with family over the Christmas holidays in Palm Desert, I needed time to myself. Since the sun set early – before 5 p.m. – I knew that if I wanted to hike alone, I would need to hit a trail earlier in the day. I read up on the Palm Desert Cross Trail, located about 10 miles away.
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