Every year, Money Magazine, one of the nation’s top financial magazines, does an annual survey of their recommendations for the Best Places to Live in the U.S. Among their judging criteria for each city are economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a sense of community.
So what does this have to do […]

The Crestline Library is a very small building. Honestly, there aren’t that many books - the adult nonfiction area consists of around 5 stacks, while the adult fiction shelves run along the back wall. There is a small magazine area behind the checkout counter, and a large children’s room, that, not having kids, I […]

I think the Crestline Chamber of Commerce building is rather cute. It sits on Lake Drive, and strangely, not in the downtown area, in a tiny white shack above the Lake Gregory Fitness Trail.
I have not been in the building yet, as it seems to be closed every time I drive by. They DO have […]

I’ve been getting a few questions about how long a trip Crestline is from Los Angeles and elsewhere. Crestline is so proximal to everything that I take it for granted.
So here is a quick guide from various points in Southern California and other close by destinations (one way and not counting stops; this is driving […]

The Crestline Public Library is not just a wonderful place to catch up on your reading. The library, a part of the San Bernardino Library system, also offers programs and classes aimed at all ages of Crestline residents.
Kids can partake in reading programs, teens can enjoy free use of the computers and receive free homework […]

This is an interesting place to start reading about people’s impressions about Crestline and the other local mountain communities, from Big Bear to Arrowhead and all the other small towns between: Opinion on Crestline.
Some of this information is accurate and some…well, you need to take with a grain of salt. Everyone looks at the elephant […]

My hubbie published a tragically funny post on his blog about our move here to Crestline. It was in the dead of winter and just happened to be during the WORST STORM of the year on this mountain.
It’s best to simply let him tell the tale. His blog post includes pictures of the […]

It’s taken a bit of time to realize this, but one can actually use the dog park when it is in use as it’s primary function as a sports field.
Since school let out, the field has been in constant use by youngsters. My assumption was that no dogs were permitted at those times. So I […]

I took my buddy Angel to the dog park in Crestline today. It was a lovely day (light jacket weather) and the park had about 15-20 dogs running around in it.
Angel was pretty excited as we drove up and parked. Still in the car, I snapped on the leash and led him to the […]

I was pleasantly surprised to find that the main grocer in Crestline - Goodwins - was up to date, well stocked and offered competitive prices. In other words, it doesn’t fit the price-gouging understocked “general store” image I’d at first feared.
This went a big way towards reassuring me that we could make a permanent go […]