Gilroy is a town of about 60,000, located in Santa Clara County. It is a bedroom community for the famous Silicon Valley and a balanced blend of agriculture, residential, and retail offerings. For many people, when they hear Gilroy, they think garlic. While Gilroy is coined the Garlic Capital of … [Read more...]
California Central Valley Day Trips Things To Do
Red Rock Canyon State Park Day Trip
Resembling the mysterious landscape of a distant planet, Red Rock Canyon State Park covers approximately nine square miles of badlands and exposed, angled mudstone strata that span both sides of California Highway 14 in the middle of the Mojave Desert. Featuring scenic desert cliffs, buttes, and … [Read more...]
Silver City Ghost Town Lake Isabella Day Trip
Located in the small town of Bodfish, Silver City Ghost Town. The town is a must-see for old western buffs, history enthusiasts, and ghost hunters alike. Silver City is truly a testament to the Kern River Valley's long and colorful history. Visitors receive a first-hand account of what it must … [Read more...]
Lodi California Day Trip Things to Do
Lodi California Day Trip a Wine-Themed Getaway. Perfect for a day, weekend, or vacation. Lodi is situated in San Joaquin County in the northern portion of California's Central Valley. The "Zinfandel Capital of the World" has firmly established itself as a premier wine grape growing region for … [Read more...]
Mercey Hot Springs Fresno County Hot Tubbing
Mercey Hot Springs is located in a remote corner of Fresno County. The nearest town is Los Banos, 35 miles from the resort. If you are looking for a quiet place to relax and rejuvenate, Mercey Hot Springs is it. Mercey Hot Springs was originally a sheep ranch along the stagecoach route to New … [Read more...]
Fresno County Day Trips Where to Go What To See
Fresno County is one of California's largest counties with nearly 6,000 square miles. Our List of Fresno County day trips has something for everyone. Tourist attractions, national parks, hidden gems, and family-friendly destinations. Whether you are a local or just passing through, Fresno County … [Read more...]
California Living Museum Bakersfield Day Trip
Covering 17 acres of land in Bakersfield is the California Living Museum. The California Living Museum is ideal for a family day trip to a zoo and a botanical garden. All animals and plants are native of California’s species, and the museum has been set up to educate the public. As well as the … [Read more...]
Bravo Farms Kettleman City Roadside Attraction
Bravo Farms is a roadside attraction on Highway 99 Tulare and Fresno. The Kettleman City location is the largest of the four Bravo Farms stores. The theme here is the wild west, complete with a ghost town, restaurant, huge farm store; there is even an area for dogs to play. There is something for … [Read more...]
Mono Hot Springs Historic Cabins Mineral Pools
Mono Hot Springs is located in the Sierra National Forest, northeast of Fresno. If you are looking for an amazing wilderness experience with some of the comforts of home, then Mono Hot Springs Resort is well worth checking out. With the completion of the Kaiser Pass Road in 1927, visitors could … [Read more...]
Don Pedro Lake Day Trip Tuolumne County, California
On average, over half a million visitors a year enjoy fishing, boating, and camping at Don Pedro Lake. There are more than 160 miles of shoreline and over 12,000 acres of land to explore. Three separate campgrounds offer guests a variety of amenities and environments to experience during their … [Read more...]
Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad Day Trip
Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad is an exciting 4-mile railroad excursion near Yosemite Park's south gate on highway 41. Ride into history where powerful locomotives once hauled massive log trains through the Sierra mountains. Where mighty loggers felled, the timber and flumes carried lumber to the … [Read more...]
Tehachapi Day Trip Beautiful Murals, Museums, and Trains
The town of Tehachapi has made a name for itself because of the numerous murals that adorn virtually every wall on site. At every turn, a new and fascinating piece of artwork reveals itself. Many of the murals depict an important historical event or a famous citizen, now passed. There are too … [Read more...]
Kern River Camping Trip Best Campgrounds
Kern River Camping areas include the Lower Kern River, Lake Isabella, and the Upper Kern River. State-run campgrounds, private resort-style campgrounds, and free camping areas can all be found along the Kern River Valley. There are plenty of free (dispersed) campsites along the Kern River. If … [Read more...]
Kern County Day Trips Things To Do
Kern County is often referred to as the “Golden Empire,” and for a good reason. Kern County is located in the southern Central Valley of California. It extends east beyond the southern slope of the eastern Sierra Nevada range into the Mojave Desert. The area was first settled in 1866 has a rich … [Read more...]
Outlets at Tejon Ranch Deals and Discounts
Right, where Interstate 5 and California Highway 99 meet is the home of the newest outlet mall in Southern California. Let’s welcome the Outlets at Tejon Ranch. Outlet Mall Hours Monday – Saturday: 10 am to 9 pm Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm. The outlets are everything you would expect from something … [Read more...]