Starline Hollywood bus tours are a great way to see Hollywood without fighting traffic. Tours are a fun excursion for both tourists and locals. If you live in Southern California, you know what the traffic can be like when you take a trip to Los Angeles. These tours let you sit back and relax … [Read more...]

Potato Chip Rock is an eight-mile round-trip hike from the parking at Lake Poway Park lot to the top of Mt. Woodson. The walk up to Potato Chip Rock is steep with little or no shade and may not be suitable for novice hikers. This trip is best made in the early morning or late afternoon. Weekends … [Read more...]

Oak Mountain Winery is the only winery in Temecula that houses two wineries under one roof. Wines from both Temecula Hills Winery and Oak Mountain Winery. Both wines are sold at the Oak Mountain location, which produces a combined 6,000 cases of wine annually. Nestled among the picturesque … [Read more...]

Santa Barbara County Fair is held in early July. Adults $10.00 Kids and seniors $8.00. Top entertainers are in the lineup for the main stage at the fair and as always all concerts free with admission. All entertainment is included with paid admission: most county fairs charge and an additional … [Read more...]

Silverado Canyon Cafe located in the tiny town of Silverado in the hills above Orange County. It's hard to believe that less than 20 miles from Disneyland that such a place still exists. The food here is your basic diner fare hamburgers, sandwiches, and breakfast items. Most customers are locals, … [Read more...]

Sand Dune Park is a great place to get a workout and enjoy and enjoy a beautiful ocean view. This once super busy park is a victim of its success. Regulations now require a reservation to use the dune and keep the crowd down to no that fifty climbers. Located in Manhattan Beach, the dune was once … [Read more...]

Established in 1993, the founders of the LAB LAB Anti Mall set out to create a space where small local businesses could come together to offer their goods and services. A place where shoppers could meet the people responsible for producing the items that were purchased. You might assume that this … [Read more...]

Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula area of Newport Beach is a fun destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. If you have not visited Balboa, be sure to add this historic place to your calendar. Even if it has been years since you visited, now is a great time to plan a return trip to explore … [Read more...]

Known as much for its magnificent bluffs as the multi-million dollar homes that line them, La Jolla is a beautiful coastal community just a short drive from the excitement of downtown San Diego. Ideally situated, La Jolla treats visitors to a quiet retreat that feels like the world away from San … [Read more...]

There are not too many places you can visit, where you can learn about Southern California history, military history, and enjoy magnificent views of the ocean. Still, there is one—Fort MacArthur in San Pedro. The Fort, located at the entrance to Los Angeles Harbor. A former United States Army … [Read more...]

This year the Ventura County Fair is themed "Rooted in Tradition" and runs from the end of July to mid-August at the Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard in Ventura. The Fair features live entertainment, contests, lots of exotic fried food, nostalgic and modern games and rides, horseshoes, and … [Read more...]

Wrigley Botanical Gardens are located on Catalina Island, a popular day trip off the coast of Southern California about 22 miles from Los Angeles. One of the main attractions of the island, the gardens, features a stunning monument to William Wrigley Jr. and lush gardens designed by his wife. The … [Read more...]

Lyon Air Museum is located 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 … [Read more...]

Carson City makes a great day trip from Reno. Just 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 … [Read more...]