Palm Springs, California

I have been visiting Palm Spring since I was a child. In the winter we headed to the desert from frigid Los Angeles escaping the 50°F nighttime temps of January. With its mid-century architecture PS was always a “cool” place to go. We stayed at The Korakia Pensione. Some of their remarkable touches - Nighttime fires that came out of the ground blazing around the pool, chilled fruit tea served by the pool daytime, Moroccan themed decor, excellent breakfasts on the deck. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat.

Mt. Olive Organic Farm

A self-contained, sustainable, organic farm in Paso Robles, Mt. Olive produces their own earthworm castings, compost and fertilizer. They grow olives, herbs, fruits, vegetables, rasise chickens and sell their castings. For more information see their site at: www.mtoliveco.com