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Ramiro Rivas
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Pasadena, CA 91105
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Recreation in Castaic, CA
1 Comment | Posted by Ramiro Rivas in News and Events, Pasadena Culture, Pasadena Entertainment
Toward the northern end of Los Angeles County is a cozy little town called Castaic. To get there, head north on I5 past Magic Mountain and the 126. It’s the final stop before heading up the hill toward the Grapevine.
Castaic Lake, View of the Upper Lake
Castaic is mostly recognized for its lake, Castaic Lake, frequented in large numbers by tourists and Southern California natives during the warmer months of the year. Castaic Lake has upper and lower portions separated by a dam, each known for the different recreational activities it offers. If you want to have a nice relaxing picnic with your family and a refreshing dip in the water, visit the lower lake. For boating, skiing, and other watercraft sports, visit the upper lake. Some other attractions at the lake include the popular 4th of July Fireworks show, Bass Tournaments, Walks and Runs, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and biker events.
If you’ve never visited Castaic before, another great way to see this town is simply to take a hike. Right now is a perfect time to hike the hills surrounding the lake. The weather is cool, the grasses are green, and the sky is clear! This time of the year is perfect for seeing beautiful wild grasses and flowers on the rolling hills and sprawling California Pepper Trees. Once you reach the summit, you’ll have a spectacular view of both the lower and upper lake.
Castaic Lake Recreational Activities
To visit, enter the main entrance to the lower lake on Ridge Route Road and look for the signs indicating where the trails are. If you pass the entrance, you’ll end up in the gorgeous North Lake neighborhood with homes overlooking the lake. You’ll probably like what you see, so after touring the neighborhood, Contact Us and let us find your new home in Castaic!
A Great Burbank Eatery, Café Colombia
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Cafe Columbia located in Downtown Burbank, CA
Downtown Burbank has many great eateries, but if you are willing to venture outside of the norm and off the strip, you will become acquainted with some delicious treasures. Don’t limit yourself to San Fernando Blvd. because if you head two blocks east to Glenoaks Blvd., you will discover a great spot called Café Colombia.
This quaint café was established in 1999 and offers both exotic and authentic Colombian food. The owners decided to provide both traditional and “Nuevo Latino fusion” foods which include variations of soups and staples such as rice, beans, and plantains adorned with Colombian sauces and spices. The traditional cuisine offers a home-style flavor, comforting the southern California Colombian community while the later attracts Latin food lovers. If you find you are having trouble deciding what to eat, ask one of the friendly staff and you’ll get a lovely recommendation. Don’t forget a side of the green soup! But take a look at the menu, which describes each meal, and you’ll see you really can’t go wrong! And if you don’t know what something is, ask and you’ll get a lesson on Latin cuisine. You can also learn about the different types of food on their website under “Colombian Talk” where you’ll find descriptions of food items.
Café Colombia is a great place to visit any time of day for any occasion. Start a breakfast tradition, enjoy a nice two course lunch special, or plan a romantic dinner. Also serving wine, beer and tropical fruit smoothies, and featuring musical talent on Fridays, Café Colombia is located at 222 S. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502.
If you would like to learn more about living in Burbank, Contact Us and allow us to help you utilize the Tax Credit for Home Buyers. Burbank is a great place to live!
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