The snow we received here in the Midwest and reading CP's comments on living in La Quinta, CA (i've been there many times it's beautiful) got me thinking of my favorite places I'd like to live where you get lot's of Weather options in short distances.
I would have to say my favorite place is not too far from CP. Lake Arrowhead, CA. For those of you who haven't heard of it, Lake Arrowhead is a little town in the San Bernadino Mountains a little west of Palm Springs(side note: lot's of movie stars have weekend get aways there). I'll guess it's at about 3,000 feet above sea level.
When it snow there it melts 2 days later, average temp in winter is 40 (just cold enough for that apparrel change). Sick of winter, you just drive down the hill and your in Palm Srings in 35 minutes (sunny and mid 70's low 80's). Want a little city life, Los Angeles and San Deigo are a couple hours away, Vegas a little more (tip: skip San Bernadino at ALL COSTS). Last note, Don't be suprised if a black bear is napping in the road during the day, plan for a little extra time.Anyway that's my dream retirement spot, what's your's?
