Interstate 5, also known as I5, is the main highway along the west coast that runs from Mexico to Canada, crossing California, Oregon, and Washington on its 1381 mile journey. While most people use the route to drive as fast as possible to get to their destination, it does have a lot of fun places […]
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is one of the city’s best museums. It spotlights the area’s vast culture and history through exhibits on everything from the Chumash Native Americans and ecology of Santa Barbara to insects and dinosaurs. It is an excellent spot for the whole family and has some of the best […]
19 Things to do in Santa Barbara: Hikes, Restaurants, Beaches and Museums
Santa Barbara is a beautiful California coastal town situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains on Pacific Coast Highway. The city is full of fun places to explore, ranging from historic landmarks and museums to beaches and hiking trails. Santa Barbara is a loved destination for a relaxing weekend and draws visitors […]
Moxi: The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation in Santa Barbara
The Moxi Museum in Santa Barbara is a fantastic family-friendly museum that encourages children to learn through interactive exhibits on the museum’s three floors. This museum opened in 2017 with the goal being to encourage children to learn and experience science and be creative. I took my two one and a half year olds here, […]
Santa Barbara Zoo: One of the Better Small Zoos in California
The Santa Barbara Zoo is often voted as one of the nation’s best small zoos, and it certainly makes the most of its 30-acre property. The location is stunning, sitting right along the coast (you can see the ocean while looking at the giraffes), and it is a fun spot to explore, especially with young […]
Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens
The Santa Barbara Botanical Garden is one of California’s best I have visited. The main section of the garden is not large, but the simplicity is beautiful, focusing on California plants that include things like redwoods and desert plants. A stroll through the gardens is a relaxing way to spend a lovely day in Santa […]
Inspiration Point & Seven Falls Hike in Santa Barbara
Inspiration Point is the most popular hiking trail in Santa Barbara as it leads to a fantastic view out over the city, coastline, and the Channel Islands. The hike is moderate at 3.5 miles round trip and around 1,000 feet of elevation gain. The trail is exposed to the sun pretty much the entire way […]
March Air Field Museum: Aviation Museum in the Inland Empire
The March Air Field Museum is a great aviation museum in Riverside that has been in existence for over 40 years and has hundreds of aircraft. The museum used to be run by the Air Force, but a nonprofit now runs it on the outskirts of the March Air Force Base. If you are interested […]
Dana Point Holidays At The Harbor Christmas Lights Display
Dana Point Holidays At The Harbor is one of the best free Christmas light displays in Southern California. The harbor area becomes a winter wonderland with a large Christmas whale, walk-through candy cane lanes, and a popular “Merry Kiss Me” Instagram spot. It is up there with Mission Inn for the best free light displays […]
Descanso Gardens: Enchanted Forest of Lights Christmas Lights Display
I had so much fun at the Descanso Gardens Enchanted Forest event that I wanted to share a quick post. This event began at the end of November and runs through January 9th. A visit to the garden at night lives up to the name; it feels like you are visiting an enchanted forest where […]