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 tracks … [Read more...]
Ojai Valley Day Trip Things To Do & See
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. The Chumash Indians were the first … [Read more...]
Vietnamese Gate Little Saigon Fast and Furious Location
Vietnamese Gate Little Saigon Fast and Furious Location You 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...]
Nix Nature Center Laguna Canyon Day Trip
The James and Rosemary Nix Nature Center is the headquarters for the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The center is the gateway for recreational users to explore the vast network of trails throughout the 20,000-acre South Coast Regional Wilderness. The nature center features interactive displays, … [Read more...]
Olvera Street Los Angeles Day Trip
Olvera Street is truly a magical place nestled among the skyscrapers, condominiums, lofts, restaurants, bars, and clubs is a landmark that still retains its authentic charm and truly captures the essence of what LA used to look like years ago. It's nice to know that some cultural and historical … [Read more...]
Cold Springs Tavern Santa Barbara Day Trip
Cold Springs Tavern is a historic watering hole off Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County. To visit the landmark tavern, you must take a short detour along Stagecoach Road. When you arrive at the old roadhouse, you will know the detour was well worth it. Before Highway 101 was built, San Marcos … [Read more...]
Sand Dune Park Manhattan Beach
Sand Dune Park is a great place to work out 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 not more than fifty climbers. Located in Manhattan Beach, the dune was once used as … [Read more...]
Third Street Promenade Santa Monica Day Trip
Third Street Promenade is an exclusive collection of restaurants and shops in downtown Santa Monica. It draws tourists and locals alike, offering something for everyone. If you are planning a day trip to Santa Monica, be sure to include a visit to this beautiful outdoor shopping district. In … [Read more...]
Southern California Shopping Malls
Southern California has some of the best shopping malls in the country. The most critical and unique shopping centers in the Southland are listed here. Several attractions have their shopping mall, including Disneyland and Universal Studios. San Diego has a vast downtown mall, and Orange County … [Read more...]
Orange County Auto Show Discount Tickets
OC auto show will return from September 29 - October 2, 2022. It's time for the Orange County Auto Show. The OC Auto Show displays hundreds of new cars and trucks, exotic autos, and tricked-out rides at the Anaheim Convention Center. Cars, trucks, sport/utility vehicles, hot exotics, … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Movie Studio Tours
Los Angeles is home to several major motion picture studios, including Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, and Warner Brothers Studios. Along with producing films and television shows, these studios offer public tours. Guests get a behind-the-scenes look of a real working studio and may even spot … [Read more...]
Knott’s Berry Farm Camp Spooky Halloween
Knott's Berry Farm Camp, Spooky Halloween Event, runs weekends from early October 3 through Halloween Day and is included with Knott's Berry Farm admission. Not to be confused with the decidedly more adult Knot's Scary Farm, Camp Spooky is geared toward children aged 3 -11. Save on Knotts … [Read more...]
Chinese Lantern Festival Pomona Fairplex
NO EVENT THIS YEAR The famed Chinese Lantern Festival at Pomona Fairplex is back with a bang. This time it’s bigger, better, and offers a more power-packed illuminated experience than ever! This season’s Chinese Lantern Festival will wow you with a new and exclusive breathtaking experience. … [Read more...]
Hermosa Beach Day Trip Things to Do
Hermosa Beach is the perfect day trip if you're looking for a more than typical summertime Southern California beach experience. With its laid-back attitude, athleticism, and festive nightlife, this small beach community of just 1.3 square miles is a unique blend of all the southern California … [Read more...]
Union Station Los Angeles Nearby Things To Do
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 Streamlined Modern styles and is considered one of the country's last great railway stations. Union … [Read more...]