Southern California offers numerous spots where you can go whale watching from shore. You will not get as close as a whale-watching, but you don't need to worry about getting seasick. Bring some binoculars for the best view, although you can view whales with the naked eye. December through early … [Read more...]
Irvine Regional Park Railroad Day Trip
Irvine Regional Park Railroad takes you onboard a 1/3 scale train for a ride under the oak trees of Irvine Park. The train departs the station about every 30 minutes or when enough people are ready to go. Irvine Park train is not a miniature train where you sit on top of the cars. Riders sit … [Read more...]
Oceanside Harbor Days Family Fun
Oceanside Harbor Days is a two-day event sponsored by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. Harbor Days feature arts and craft exhibits, food booths, and many fun activities for the entire family. Highlights of the festival include The Miss Southern California Children’s and Teen Pageant, Fishing … [Read more...]
Where To Go Fishing California High Sierra
For the fisherman, a trip to the towering peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California offers a unique and unforgettable freshwater fishing experience. The vast Sierra Nevada Mountain Range runs north and south for 400 miles and 70 miles east and west. There are three National Parks within … [Read more...]
Hunewill Guest Ranch High Sierra Vacation
Hunewill Ranch is located in Bridgeport Valley below the snow-covered mountains of the eastern Sierra. Hunewill is a working cattle ranch still run by the Hunewill family. The Guest Ranch has been around since 1931 and is even more popular than it was when it first opened. This may be a working … [Read more...]
Malibu Hindu Temple Day Trip to India
Beautiful and peaceful, the Malibu Hindu Temple is nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains and welcomes guests from all religions. The temple is located in Calabasas, but most folks call this impressive building the Malibu Hindu Temple. The temple was built in 1981 and is considered one of the … [Read more...]
Chloride Ghost Town Arizona Day Trip
Chloride makes an excellent day trip destination from Las Vegas or Laughlin, Nevada. While the town is not an abandoned ghost town, it's like stepping back in time. Chloride features historic buildings, a recreated Western street, junk sculptures, and beautiful rock murals. Chloride Early … [Read more...]
Lyon Air Museum Day Trip John Wayne Airport
Lyon Air Museum is adjacent to the runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County. The Lyon Air Museum is housed in a thirty-thousand square foot hanger designed to display William Lyons's collection of historic aircraft. All of the aircraft have been restored and are in near-new condition. Planes … [Read more...]
La Brea Tar Pits Los Angeles Day Trip
The La Brea Tar Pits are a famous cluster of fossil sites in urban Los Angeles, around the Hancock Park area. Brea is the Spanish word for asphalt or tar, which has seeped up from the area for thousands of years. Over the centuries, animals that came to drink the water, which collected on top, … [Read more...]
Borax Visitor Center Boron California
The Borax Visitor Center is located in the Mojave desert in Boron, California. The visitor center sits on top of a massive pile of material extracted from the borax mine pit. It overlooks the Rio Tinto Borax processing plant and the largest open-pit mine in California. There is a full-size … [Read more...]
OstrichLand USA Santa Ynez Valley Road Side Attraction
OstrichLand USA is a quirky roadside attraction near Solvang, California. Located in the town of Buellton, Ostrichland is only a few minutes from the Highway 246 turnoff on US 101. Yes, it's a tourist trap but a fun stop, and if you have kids along, they will have a blast feeding these giant … [Read more...]
Jerome Ghost Town Arizona Day Trip
Jerome Ghost Town was once known as one of the wickedest towns in America. Today the town is a hub for the arts, music, and culture reminiscent of its incredible history. Atop Cleopatra Hill, Jerome is the perfect destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. There are lots to see and do, and the … [Read more...]
Eureka California North Coast Road Trip
Eureka California has escaped significant development that has changed the look of most coastal city’s north of San Francisco. The town is situated on the Humboldt Bay. At one time, Eureka was the north coast center for the fishing and the timber industries. Both industries are still crucial to … [Read more...]
Wrightwood Day Trip San Gabriel Mountains California
With its proximity to Los Angeles and Orange County, Wrightwood is the perfect place for a day trip or weekend adventure. There is always something to do: camping, fishing, hiking, or playing in the snow. Wrightwood is the perfect place to relax and enjoy life. Also known as the land of four … [Read more...]
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Day Trip
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is California's largest state park and second-largest in the United States, spanning 600,000 acres. It is tucked into the southeastern corner of California, bound by the rugged mountain of the Santa Rosas in the north, the Jacumba Mountains in the South, and the … [Read more...]