Lake Arrowhead Summer Getaway for the Spontaneous Traveler 🏞️✨

🏨 Hotel: Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa Such great value for a resort hotel! We chose a lakeside room with a balcony—sitting outside listening to the wind rustle through the leaves while watching the sunset was pure bliss 😌 The hotel has its own private beach area where you can swim in the lake (so sad I forgot my swimsuit 😫). But the hot tub 🧖 made up for it—soaking with aromatherapy and music was incredibly relaxing. We had breakfast at the hotel restaurant with a stunning lake-view terrace… plus the portions were huge! 😂 🌲 Hiking: Will Abell Memorial Trail Just a 15-minute drive from the hotel to the trailhead—hardly anyone around, so parking was easy. The whole trail winds through the forest; it gets a bit warm on the way up, but once you reach the viewpoint at the top, the cool mountain breeze hits you! You can even see Lake Arrowhead from there! 🏔️💨 🍜 Ramen: Sweet Pea’s Poke After hiking, we craved something warm and brothy. Found this spot in Crestline, a cute lakeside town. Their ramen comes with a grilled beef patty as a topping—not exactly traditional, but the rich broth and smoky beef were surprisingly delicious! 😋 A great change from typical “American food.” Nearby Lake Gregory has a water park and a spacious beach—next time I’ll bring my gear for sure! Have you visited Lake Arrowhead? What’s your favorite lakeside activity? Share your tips below! 👇💙 #LosAngeles #LakeArrowhead #SummerEscape #SpontaneousTrip #MountainRetreat #LakesideResort #HikingTrails #RamenLove #WaterParkFun #WeekendGetaway #CALakes #RelaxAndUnwind