LA County Fair May 5-30-2022, through Memorial Day. This is the largest county fair globally and offers an eclectic mix of world-class concerts, interactive exhibits, food, shopping, carnival rides, and a lineup of arts and crafts. This year there is a mini fair. This is the largest county … [Read more...]

The Huntington Library & Gardens is a popular day-trip destination located in San Marino, California. This 207-acre complex houses a library, art collection, and spectacular gardens that attract tourists and some of the world's most outstanding scholars. Opened in 1928, The Huntington … [Read more...]

A hidden gem in the desert of Palm Springs, the Moorten Botanical Gardens is the perfect destination for anyone that has an appreciation for desert flora. Established in 1938 by Chester "Cactus Slim" Moorten and his wife, Patricia, and now owned and operated by their son, Clark Moorten, the … [Read more...]

The Korean Bell of Friendship only rings five times a year: on New Year's Eve, Korean American Day (January 13), the national independence day of the United States (Fourth of July) and Korean Liberation Day (August 15), and every September in celebration of Constitution Week. On September 11, … [Read more...]

Regularly voted as one of the cleanest beaches in Los Angeles County, Zuma Beach in Malibu should be high on Southern California's ‘must visit’ beaches. With its three-mile-wide white-sand beaches and seasonally warm Pacific water, Zuma Beach is a California coastal favorite with residents and … [Read more...]

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is a beautiful little gem located on the campus of Long Beach State. What the garden lacks in size is made up by the beauty of the place. Dedicated in 1981, the garden is designed to look like a miniature Tokyo Imperial Gardens. Covering a little over one acre, … [Read more...]

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

It’s little surprise that Sherman Gardens is regularly ranked as the top attraction in the pretty California town of Corona Del Mar.  This hidden gem covers over two acres of land packed with flora and fauna from around the globe. Far more than your average botanical garden, the site is also home … [Read more...]

If you are looking to spend a day soaking up the essence of California, then it’s time for a Malibu beach day trip. The 21-mile strip of oceanfront properties is an affluent beachfront city in western Los Angeles County that offers some of the world’s most spectacular beaches and views. With the … [Read more...]

San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary is accessible to the public and is open from dawn until dusk, seven days a week. This fantastic hidden oasis is a picture-perfect place to visit. Take a walk and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature minutes away from high-rise buildings and the San Diego … [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 purchased items. You might assume that this unique … [Read more...]

Niguel Botanical Preserve is a hidden gem 4 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean along Crown Valley Parkway. The garden covers a little over 18 acres of Crown Valley Community Park. The preserve is located on a hillside with numerous trails leading to the top of the hill. From this vantage point, … [Read more...]