If you have driven from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in the last few years, then you have probably caught a glimpse of the Liberty Sculpture Park, which is a set of large sculptures on the side of the road right before you pass Eddieworld. These sculptures were created to “celebrate freedom and memorialize the […]
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Chili Johns: Chili and Spaghetti Oldest Restaurant in Burbank
Chili Johns is a historic restaurant in Burbank serving customers fantastic chili for over 70 years. It is the oldest restaurant in Burbank, and it has been featured in many movies and TV series, with the most recent being “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” I am on a mission to eat at all of […]
Obsidian Dome Trail on Highway 395 Near June Lake
Obsidian Dome on Highway 395 is a fun hike that takes you to a unique geological formation only 7 minutes off the freeway. It was created through a long-ago volcanic eruption, and you can still see the smooth black glass all over the dome. The hike is less than a mile, and it is not […]
Wild Lights at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Southern California is full of unique Christmas activities for the whole family to get in the holiday spirit. I had always wanted to visit the Living Desert for their Wild Lights attraction, and I finally got the chance to do it in 2021. This event is put on after the zoo closes and is located […]
Cambria Scarecrow Festival in October Along the Central Coast
California is full of fun things to do during the fall season; you can visit a pumpkin patch, see fall colors in the Eastern Sierra, or visit the coastal town of Cambria to enjoy their scarecrow festival. This festival has been a part of the town’s fall season for 13 years now, and each October, […]
Underwood Family Farms: Halloween Pumpkin Patch and Fall Harvest Festival in Moorpark
Underwood Family Farms is a great place to explore any time of the year, but especially in the fall season when their pumpkin patch is in full swing. This farm has been a staple of Ventura County for over 40 years, and people come from all over (especially Los Angeles) to visit the farm and […]
Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park Los Angeles
Travel Town Museum is a historic railroad museum in Griffith Park that was created in the 1950s and which preserves the history of California and its connection to the trains and railroads that helped build it. The museum features a big park, dozens of train cars, interior exhibits, and a train you can actually ride. […]
Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch in California’s Danish Town
During October, pumpkin patches spring up all over California. I wrote about some of my favorites in the Los Angeles area here, but the Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch is a must-visit if you are near the Central Coast. While the pumpkin patch itself is not too big, it has photo opportunities, a corn maze for […]
Santa Cruz City Guide: Hiking, Restaurants, Beaches & Museums
Santa Cruz is a fun coastal city on the northern part of Monterey Bay. It is a popular destination for those that live in San Jose to visit, and it has lots of history, beautiful beaches, and fantastic restaurants. While I have only been able to spend a little time in the city, I have […]
5 Great Southern California Pumpkin Patches to visit near Los Angeles
During the Halloween season, it is hard to beat a family trip to a local pumpkin patch. While many smaller ones pop up all around the city, there are some fantastic pumpkin patches around Los Angeles if you are up for a drive. I spent the first few days of October traveling around to many […]