| California travel expert Veronica Hill of www.CaliforniaTravelExpert.com tours Lake Arrowhead in this episode of "California Travel Tips." In this video, Veronica explains how to make the most of a Lake Arrowhead vacation, located just an hour east of Los Angeles. We'll check out an Olympic ice skating rink, go on a paddlewheel cruise, and head out shopping in the Bavarian-style Lake Arrowhead Village. Before Hollywood took over Lake Arrowhead in the 1920s, this mountain playground was home to the Serrano Indians, who found a bounty of wild game and fish along its streams. Today, it's an upscale escape with plenty to do for both couples and families. If you want a Lake Arrowhead hotel that's close to the village, Lake Arrowhead Resort won't disappoint. It's the nicest Lake Arrowhead lodging on the mountain. This amazing lodge was remodeled in 2007 to the tune of $18 million, complete with a state-of-the-art spa, gourmet restaurant Bin 189, pool, and private beach. After you've rested, grab some of the resort's delicious homemade donuts, then head out to the lakeside Lake Arrowhead Village — just a 5-minute walk away. There's always some festive going on here, and the shops are amazing too. What gal couldn't resist browsing through the Coach outlet or Harry & David? There's a lakeside playground there for the kids, or you can head down to the dock for an hour-long tour aboard the Arrowhead Queen. During your paddleboat cruise, you'll see native birds, majestic mountain ... |
