Tết Festivals, a significant part of the vibrant Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration known as Tết, are scheduled in Orange County, California. These include the UVSA Tết Festival, Santa Ana Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival, Mile Square Park Tết Festival, and the Parade in Westminster, California. … [Read more...]

Tankland, as locals refer to it, is officially called the American Military Museum. This outdoor museum in South El Monte, California, showcases tanks, military vehicles, artillery, and artifacts. In total, 180 exhibits are on display, many of which are in various states of disrepair. The museum … [Read more...]

Olvera Street, located in downtown Los Angeles, is a magical oasis amidst the skyscrapers, condominiums, lofts, restaurants, bars, and clubs. This landmark maintains its authentic charm and captures what Los Angeles looked like years ago. Olvera Street is part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles … [Read more...]

 The Orange County Model Engineers (OCME) operate the Goat Hill Junction in Fairview Park. The engineers offer free train rides every third weekend of the month. The layout has grown from one tiny loop to over five miles of track. Trains take riders on a 15-minute journey around … [Read more...]

 Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach are wonderful destinations for a day trip or a weekend getaway. Balboa Island is the largest of three artificial islands in Newport Harbor, while the Balboa Peninsula, often referred to simply as "Balboa," is a three-mile-long … [Read more...]

Vietnamese Gate Little Saigon Fast and Furious LocationYou will remember this Vietnamese Gate from the original 2001 movie if you are familiar with the Fast and Furious films. Several scenes were filmed in Little Saigon. The fight between Vin Diesel, his racing rival, Johnny Tran, and his gang … [Read more...]

The Outlets at Lake Elsinore are just off Interstate 15 near Lake Elsinore, California. The outlets opened in 1991, making it the second-oldest outlet mall in the Inland area after Ontario Mills Outlets. Lake Elsinore Outlets has about 30 factory stores, down from 60 plus when they initially opened. … [Read more...]

Since 1953 Hadley Fruit Orchards has been a popular stop along Interstate 10. Date shakes, nuts, candies, dried fruit, and clean restrooms attracted thousands of travelers each year to the iconic yellow and green building with the giant Hadley Fruit Orchards sign on the roof.In 2016 the old … [Read more...]

The Heritage Valley along Highway 126 in California is a picturesque drive that connects the Santa Clarita Valley in Los Angeles County to Ventura in Ventura County, running through the Santa Clara River Valley. The Heritage Valley is known for its agricultural abundance, with roadside stands … [Read more...]

Dana Point is a beautiful coastal town located in Southern California. It was originally called Bahia Capistrano in the late 1700s and was a vital port for sailors traveling between San Diego and Santa Barbara. Today, Dana Point Harbor is a popular tourist destination that offers views of the … [Read more...]

The Ojai Valley is an area in Ventura County, California. The valley's hub is the City of Ojai, one of the smallest towns in the county, with just over 8,000 residents. It is located a few miles up Highway 33, about 12 miles inland from Ventura and the coast. Ojai Valley offers a blend of nature, … [Read more...]

Gum Grove Park in Seal Beach hugs the edge of Los Cerritos Wetlands. This park is a popular place for locals to walk their dogs, but unknown to most of the public. There is only one trail, a rather dusty road down the middle of the park shaded by eucalyptus trees. Several small single-track trails … [Read more...]