Baileys

http://baileyspalomarresort.com/

As you will read on their website, Bailey's is a place rich in heritage and history. The main house at Bailey's Palomar Resort was built in 1888 by homesteaders from Kentucky looking for a better life out west. The dance hall was built in 1925 and seems to have held some pretty fun gatherings over the years,  even despite prohibition. The surrounding areas have long held many sacred spots for Native Americans who knew the mountain for its free flowing spring and peaceful vistas. The Bailey property has fern meadows and hundred year old Black Walnut trees. Brad Bailey, who runs the Resort today with his wife and their children, is the great grandson of the original homesteaders, Theodore and Mary Bailey, who came to California in 1884.

Once There

Baileys Palomar Resort is location 5000 feet up Palomar Mountain. Its quiet, unspoilt, and provides a chance to decompress from city life- so a little preparation will help your stay.

We recommend picking up some provisions for the weekend before you come up. Doing this in one of the major cities is advisable - Escondido is the last one you are likely to see on your way up.

There is one restaurant, Mother's Kitchen, and an attached shop with basic provisions.

Remember that at 5000ft alcohol is significantly more potent so watch your drinking and driving even more than usual!

On top of the mountain there are various trails, an indian reservation, and a fresh spring that unfortunately you now pay to use (though I think the resort water is the same). There is also a large observatory that you can take a tour of, or if that is too sedate you could strap yourself to a bike and throw yourself down the side of the mountain (I can assure you going down is easier than up and its a blast!).

Bacci ball, horseshoes, lawn darts, kites and more will be available for your enjoyment too-if you don't happen to have your bike handy.