Opened in 1939, Union Station was designed by John Parkinson and Donald B. Parkinson, with an assist from Dutch architect Jan van der Linden. Its ornate styling blended Mission Revival and Streamline Moderne styles and is considered to be one of the last great railway stations in the … [Read more...]

Cooks Corner has been serving up grub at the entrance to Live Oak Canyon Road in Orange County since the 1920s. Cooks became a full bar when prohibition ended in 1933. Back then this part of Orange County was out in the middle of nowhere, today the property is slowly being surrounded by tracts of … [Read more...]

Many of the things to do in Palm Springs can be found in and around the downtown center and along famed Palm Canyon Drive, sometimes referred to as the “Rodeo Drive of the Desert”. Although known throughout the world as Hollywood’s playground, you don’t have to be famous or have deep your pockets … [Read more...]

Bolsa Chica State Beach is located between Huntington Beach and Seal Beach. Beach camping at Bolsa Chica is limited to recreational vehicles only. No overnight tent camping is allowed on the beach. When you camp at Bolsa Chica you are basically camping in the parking lot. That said this is still a … [Read more...]

Southern California has some of the best shopping malls in the country. Listed here are the biggest and most unique shopping centers in the Southland. Several attractions have their own shopping mall including Disneyland and Universal Studios. San Diego has a huge downtown mall and Orange County … [Read more...]

Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary include five islands of an eight-island chain including their ocean environment located in the crystal clear Pacific channel waters along the Santa Barbara coastline. Often referred to as California’s Galapagos, the northernmost islands of … [Read more...]

Knott's Berry Farm Christmas Craft Fair is a great place to get into the holiday spirit. Every year, America's oldest theme park is magically transformed into Knott's Merry Farm with seasonal entertainment and spectacular decorations including a 65-foot tall Christmas tree and a colorful … [Read more...]

Here is a list of Los Angeles Day Trips that can be reached in three hours or less from anywhere in LA. Travel time will depend on traffic conditions so it's best to get an early start, especially on weekends. Malibu Creek State Park Beautiful running streams and chaparral-covered hillsides … [Read more...]

King Richard’s Antique Center is more than worth a trip to charming Whittier, CA. For starters, the center holds the title of the largest antique and vintage center in all of California. But in addition to the rich tales behind the innumerable treasures, you’ll find inside, the story of the location … [Read more...]

Camarillo Outlet Mall is a huge discount shopping center with hundreds of stores to shop. Camarillo is two different shopping areas, Main Court, and Fashion Court. Each center is jam-packed with name brand outlets. Plan on spending at least half of a day shopping at Camarillo Outlet Mall. You can … [Read more...]

Hollyhock House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built on Olive Hill overlooking the city of Los Angeles in 1919. In 1927, Aline Barnsdall gave Hollyhock House and eleven surrounding acres to the City of Los Angeles for use as a public art park in memory of her father. Hollyhock House is … [Read more...]

Madame Tussauds is located in the heart of Hollywood next door to TLC Chinese Theater and the Kodak Theatre. Unlike other wax museums, guests are encouraged to get up close and touch the wax figures. From the moment you enter Madame Tussauds, you will be wondering if that person real or wax. In … [Read more...]

List of fun things to do Thanksgiving Weekend in Orange County. Attractions, activities, parks, day trip ideas, along with a few hidden gems. If you have out of town visitors or you are local looking for affordable outings close to home, don't forget to bookmark and share this page. Popular Orange … [Read more...]

Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park is an expansive protected 8,000-acre wildlife preserve abutting the western coastal Santa Ana Mountains in the Cleveland National Forest. The park is accented with seasonal wildflower displays and running streams. Established in the early 1970s through the … [Read more...]

Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer even though here in Southern California the season is year round. This holiday weekend offers an opportunity for families to get out and enjoy activities together. Popular things to do over the Labor Day weekend include camping, visiting a theme park, going … [Read more...]