The giant sequoia, which now only grows on the west slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is one of California’s original icons. When you walk among these giants, you are in the presence of the oldest living things on the planet. At least one sequoia was known to be 3200 years old! The Calaveras … [Read more...]
San Francisco Ferry Building Day Trip
The San Francisco Ferry Building is a San Francisco landmark and can be found on the National Register of Historic Places. Since its beginning, the ferry building and terminal have seen many changes. The most significant change was when bridges were constructed for railway traffic, which … [Read more...]
Carson City Day Trip Things To Do
Carson City makes a great day trip from Reno. A short 30-minute drive takes you to the capital of Nevada, a modest town named after the famous legendary trapper, scout, and explorer, Kit Carson. Steeped in history, Carson City sits on the eastern edge of the Carson Range, a branch of the Sierra … [Read more...]
Gum Grove Park Seal Beach Explore Nature
Gum Grove Park in Seal Beach hugs the edge of Los Cerritos Wetlands. This park is a popular place for locals to walk their dogs but unknown to most of the public. There is only one trail, a rather dusty road down the middle of the park shaded by eucalyptus trees. Several small single tracks … [Read more...]
Ojai Valley Day Trip Things To Do & See
The Ojai Valley is an area in Ventura County, California. The valley's hub is the City of Ojai, one of the smallest towns in the county, with just over 8,000 residents. It is located a few miles up Highway 33, about 12 miles inland from Ventura and the coast. The Chumash Indians were the first … [Read more...]
Angel Island Day Trip Hiking Sightseeing Camping
If you want to see San Francisco Bay from a unique perspective, one of the best ways is via sea level at Angel Island State Park. Rising out of the water between Marin and San Francisco counties, Angel Island has served many purposes, including a military base, a prisoner-of-war detention center, … [Read more...]
Historic Paso Robles Inn Wine Country Getaway
Overlooking Paso Robles’ charming City Park, downtown boutiques, and wine-tasting rooms, the Paso Robles Inn has revitalized its traditional feel to reflect the modern American wine country of its surroundings. “Fo that intent on pleasure and desire to recuperate amidst rural quiet, pleasant … [Read more...]
Sutter’s Fort Sacramento Day Trip Historic California
Sutter's Fort was called New Helvetia by Sutter. The Fort was a destination for pioneers headed toward California. In the summer of 1840, Sutter, using both his workers and local Indians, began building what would become an adobe fort. The walls were 2.5 feet thick and 15-18 feet high. The … [Read more...]
Vietnamese Gate Little Saigon Fast and Furious Location
Vietnamese Gate Little Saigon Fast and Furious Location You will remember this Vietnamese Gate from the original 2001 movie if you are familiar with the Fast and Furious films. Several scenes were filmed in Little Saigon. The fight between Vin Diesel, his racing rival, Johnny Tran, and his gang … [Read more...]
Fresno Zoo Day Trip California Central Valley
Located in the center of Roeding Park in Fresno, California, the smaller than average, the zoo sits on 46 acres and is home to nearly 700 animals and over 200 different species. Visitors from all over the state come to see the zoo's various animals in habitats created to mimic their own, … [Read more...]
Nix Nature Center Laguna Canyon Day Trip
The James and Rosemary Nix Nature Center is the headquarters for the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The center is the gateway for recreational users to explore the vast network of trails throughout the 20,000-acre South Coast Regional Wilderness. The nature center features interactive displays, … [Read more...]
Day Trip To Sausalito from San Francisco
Sausalito is located at the northern end of the Golden Gate Bridge. After the gold rush, a community was formed led by commercial fishermen and wealthy yachting enthusiasts. By the 1870s, the North Pacific Coast Railroad connected the town to San Francisco. Before the bridge was built, the town … [Read more...]
Where to Stay Death Valley National Park
While it is possible to visit many of Death Valley's attractions in one-day most visitors spend a night or two in the park. There are plenty of campgrounds in Death Valley, but hotel accommodations are limited. The Death Valley National Park Hotels include The Ranch at Furnace Creek, The Oasis at … [Read more...]
Olvera Street Los Angeles Day Trip
Olvera Street is truly a magical place nestled among the skyscrapers, condominiums, lofts, restaurants, bars, and clubs is a landmark that still retains its authentic charm and truly captures the essence of what LA used to look like years ago. It's nice to know that some cultural and historical … [Read more...]
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Day Trip
San Juan Bautista State Historical Park is a lot to say, but by the same token, San Juan Bautista offers a lot to see. San Benito County, San Juan Bautista park is rich in history with museums and a beautiful California Mission. San Juan Bautista is a beautiful day trip if you live in the San … [Read more...]
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