The journal

Notes from the oasis.

Slow weekends, favorite trails, where to eat, and how to make the most of Glendora and the San Gabriel Valley.

Why a home with a pool, a studio and space to spread out beats a row of hotel rooms — and how to plan the days around it.

A half-day on Glendora's stretch of the Mother Road — the Donut Man, Rubel Castle and the roadside history in between.

The short list — the famous donuts, the food hall, and the family kitchens we go back to — plus what to bring home for a poolside dinner.

The San Gabriels start where town ends. Here are the trails we love, from an easy family loop to a proper morning climb.

Coffee, a browse, a long lunch and an evening out — a two-day plan for the walkable heart of town, five minutes from the door.

Come see for yourself

The stories are better in person.

A resort-style home with a saltwater pool and spa, five minutes from the Village. Tell us your dates.

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