Queen Mary Christmas November 23, 2018 - January 6. 2019 After a six-year run with Chill, the Queen Mary has moved its annual holiday onboard the grand ship and renamed it a Queen Mary Christmas. Instead of the ice-themed Chill that was held outside the ship, the new “Queen Mary Christmas" will … [Read more...]

Tankland. as it is known by locals, officially named the American Military Museum is an outdoor museum in South El Monte California that features tanks, military vehicles, artillery, and artifacts. In all there 180 exhibits on display in various states of disrepair. Some of the … [Read more...]

Heritage Hill Park is tucked in between a shopping center and riding stable in Lake Forest, California. The park contains several historic structures including the original El Toro one room school house and St. George's Episcopal Church. Free docent-led tours of these early California buildings … [Read more...]

Silver Strand State Beach is located on the strip of sand that separates San Diego Bay from the Pacific Ocean. Silver Strand is San Diego’s’ most popular place for beach camping. Silver Strand gives you the feeling of a remote location while being only a few miles away from the … [Read more...]

If you're looking San Diego road trip ideas and wondering where you should go, here are 10 fun destinations within a two-hour drive of downtown San Diego. 1. Julian Historic Gold Mining Town Julian is located in the Cuyamaca Mountains under a two-hour drive from downtown San Diego. The town is … [Read more...]

The Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego is home to an eclectic group of residents, from aging hippies to young families, all who have a strong sense of pride in their neighborhood. A day trip to Ocean Beach (or OB, as the locals call it), is a fun adventure for the whole family. Ocean Beach … [Read more...]

Discover the best places and events to celebrate the Christmas season in Southern California.  Our list covers some of the most popular family attractions, including parades, Christmas lights, shows, train rides, festivals, and activities. Sawdust Annual Winter Fantasy Festival Sawdust Winter … [Read more...]

Descanso Gardens Botanical Garden, located in the La Canada neighborhood of Los Angeles County, California. The 150-acre gem was developed as a year-round retreat for urban dwellers and highlights the beauty of nature through an internationally renowned botanical collection and seasonal … [Read more...]

If shopping is your outlet, you deserve a trip to the Las Americas Premium Outlets, located in San Diego. There are many things that make San Diego easy to love and if shopping is what you are craving, then you are sure to find something at Las Americas Premium Outlets to satisfy your appetite for … [Read more...]

Winding its way through the Santa Monica Mountains, Mulholland Highway is a scenic route named after William Mulholland, constructed in the 1920s and billed as the highway “to take Angelinos from the city to the ocean”. Today the stretch of legendary highway is the playground of the rich and … [Read more...]

If you're looking for some adventure this weekend we have ten great Los Angeles road trip ideas. All of this trips will take three hours or less, so gas up the car and hit the road. 1. Mulholland Highway Road Trip Mulholland Highway twists and turns its way through the Santa Monica Mountains … [Read more...]