In a fit of exuberance, watercolor artist Francis McComas once declared Point Lobos "the greatest meeting of land and water in the world," an often-repeated opinion of the small point of land jutting into the Pacific Ocean just south of Carmel, California. We've had pictures of it for a long time, but they just didn't measure up. It took four trips over four months to find the perfect day, but we finally managed to get some images that better reflect its beauty. Take a photo tour of Point Lobos to see what you think.

However, as I told a friend yesterday, I can only aspire to creating images of Point Lobos as beautiful as the ones Edward Weston made in the 1930s.

More: Point Lobos Visitor Guide

Glen Ivy Resort in Corona is an 11-acre, deluxe day spa centered around natural mineral springs and red clay mineral baths that earned it the nickname "Club Mud."

Easy to reach from Los Angeles, San Diego or Palm Springs, it's a relaxing place to spend a day, with a laid back ambiance that makes everyone feel comfortable, regardless of their body's appearance. It's more than just a place to get a spa treatment, with an admission fee that gives you access to many of its facilities.

Read our review to find out more.

The other day, someone asked in our forum "I wish to know more information about Highway One." It's a big request for a highway that runs from Capistrano Beach in Orange County to Leggett in northern Mendocino. If you're looking for information about the whole thing, use the guide to California Highway One which gives some tips and advice as well as mile-by-mile info.

In Orange County and most of Los Angeles County between Dana Point and Malibu, California Highway One is a city street and usually called Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) or just Coast Highway. Find out about traveling on that section of the famous highway.

Sometimes you just want to get away, settle in a nice spot and not worry about things for a couple of days. Other times, you find a place that's so nice you don't want to leave.

For stressed-out times or cozy romantic getaways, we've discovered the best places for "nesting" in Southern California. Most have spas and restaurants on premises or nearby, all have beautiful views and comfortable rooms. Some have pools and other amenities. Don't blame us if you don't want to come home at the end of your stay.

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