Let me be up front about one thing. We hated hated HATED the LA area with a passion. That being said, the one bright, shining spot in our excursion into the area was Murray and Kay's beautiful little Airstream on a hill. We felt welcome from the minute we drove up and Kay offered us a dip in the pool (we declined, but it was tempting). The location itself was tremendous! The view of the Pacific and Catalina Island and the surrounding mountains was incredible! And the stars! Oh my! At night, the stars come out by the millions, and it was overwhelmingly beautiful. The trailer itself was remarkably cozy, and the queen size bed was amazingly comfortable. Even the "world's smallest shower" was charming and fun. The experience of being embedded in one of the largest population centers in the United States, yet feeling like you are the only two people for a hundred miles is one that should not be missed.

My wife and I would return to the LA area for one reason, and one reason alone: to spend one more magical night in Murray and Kay's Airstream. It's just that good.