The variety of California pinots at the World of Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara deserve a mix of adjectives like "establishing," "mature," "robust," and "perhaps a bit past peak."
If you're looking to meet new people or want to walk a trail without having to navigate yourself, there are plenty of group hiking options to suit your preferences.
"I've been roaming the deserts for 30 years, and living in one godforsaken lizard-filled wasteland or another for probably a dozen years total. And desert people do get a little peculiar, after a while."