AT HOME IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

COVID may have us temporarily grounded, but if you're a wanderlust traveler like me, you've either been fondly reminiscing about past vacations or planning your next one! 

These days, however, many of us have had to get creative with our vacation plans while also looking for safer options closer to home. If you've been craving some serious R&R and a little luxury in your next staycation, consider the Langham Pasadena. Here are some of their current promotions:

Think COVID-19 has put a damper on your Halloween plans? Think again! Here's a quick roundup of some fun events and spooky activities to check out:

1. Haunted Hay Ride: a creepy combination drive-in/drive-thru that culminates at a large 40' projection screen for a sensory multimedia experience. Located in San Dimas. Not recommended for children under 12.

Curious about local real estate? So am I! Every month I review trends in our real estate market and consider the number of homes on the market in each price tier, the amount of time particular homes have been listed for sale, specific neighborhood trends, the median price and square footage of each home sold and so much more. I'd love to invite you to do the same!

With COVID shuttering movie theaters, movie goers are instead turning to drive-in movie theaters.

Do you remember going to a drive-in theater? Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, my family and I used to go to the Winnetka Drive-in Theater in Chatsworth (now the Pacific Winnetka Theater) to watch movies. I remember piling into the back seat of our family’s station wagon with my brother, in our comfy pajamas and our hands full of snacks. We would bring our pillows and blankets, and it made for quite a fun experience!

I’m glad to see drive-in theaters making a comeback. Here are a few to check out:

1. Vineland Drive-in, 443 Vineland Ave, City of Industry, CA 91746

2. Paramount Drive-in, 7770 Rosecrans Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723

3. Mission Tiki, 10798 Ramona Ave, Montclair, CA 91763

Show your furry friend some love and take them for a visit to one (or all!) of these great local dog parks! Dog tested and approved for a tail-wagging good time.

1. Alice’s Dog Park, 3026 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena CA 91107

2. Eagle Rock Dog Park, 1100 Eagle Vista Drive, Los Angeles CA 90041