05 / THE MIX
Drives · Rides · Wanders
Palm Springs & Rancho Mirage
1–2 nights · pool time & a steak dinner
Check into the Parker, disappear into the gardens, and give the pool a proper afternoon. For the big dinner, head to The Edge Steakhouse for a steak with a view over the valley.
Plan the overnighter →Photo: Parker Palm Springs
Pioneertown · high desert
1–2 nights · a live show & an Airbnb
Find a show worth the drive at Pappy & Harriet’s, book an Airbnb nearby, and make a desert night of it. Dinner, live music, and a place to land after the last song.
Plan the overnighter →Photo: Pappy & Harriet’s
Los Angeles · Hollywood
1 night · a boutique hotel & the Pantages
Stay at The Aster, make it a steak dinner at Musso & Frank Grill, then catch a show at the Hollywood Pantages. A little old Hollywood, a great theater, and no late drive back to San Diego.
Plan the overnighter →
East County escape
Full day or 1 night · mineral pools & dinner
Make the destination the plan: a mineral-pool soak, a meal at Long Shadow, and a change of scenery in Jacumba. Stay overnight if you'd rather stretch the trip out.
Plan the overnighter →Mountains & back roads
Head through Ramona to Julian, stretch your legs around town, then follow Highway 79 toward the lake. A mountain loop with food, a view, and time off the bike.
Full day · motorcycle or car
See the stops →Views close to home
Keep the drive short and the water in view. Start at Cabrillo, take a walk on Shelter Island, then settle in for a dockside meal at Ketch.
Half day · motorcycle or car
See the stops →Go for the day or pack a bag. For a show night, line up tickets, your stay, and dinner before heading out. Use live navigation for the drive.