This is a fun place to explore. There is a little bistro, botanical garden, walking trails and the Turtle Bay Exploration Park which is great for kids.
Whiskey Lake is really beautiful. Jacob and I frequent here in the summer because the cold water feels so refreshing!
Lake Shasta is the largest man made lake in California. It is very full this year, which is awesome. This lake has some of the warmest lake water we've ever been in. It is comfortable and almost like taking a bath!
It's about an hour away, but if you have the time, Mount Shasta is one of your favorite little towns to visit. It's a quiet mountain town, but they have cute shops, restaurants and coffee shops!