Disclosure: I worked with the tourism board and some experiences were covered on this trip; all opinions are my own. Lake County is located about 2 hours north of San Francisco, right above the Napa Valley. The location doesn’t see as many visitors as the popular cities that surround it, and because of that, it […]
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Old Faithful Geyser of California: A Unique Attraction in Calistoga
In the city of Calistoga, north of Napa sits a bunch of unique attractions such as Castello di Amorosa (the castle winery), Petrified Forest, and Old Faithful Geyser. I recommend going to each of these attractions if you have time, but the Old Faithful Geyser is definitely one of the better ones. I was initially […]
Hiking Mt Konocti, the Dormant Volcano Near Clear Lake
Mt Konocti is a prominent mountain and dormant volcano on the south side of Clear Lake, a lake in Northern California. It is a recognizable part of the landscape and is an awesome hike with fun history and beautiful views. The mountain has five distinct peaks, with 4 of the 5 at around 4,000 feet […]
12 Things to do in Ventura
Ventura, located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, is a beautiful city full of history that is also the jumping-off point to Channel Islands National Park. The city is located right on Pacific Coast Highway and has a fun downtown, great restaurants, and a beautiful beach. I have spent a lot of time there over […]
Biking from Ojai to Ventura on the Ojai Valley Trail
Ventura County is a great place to explore if you like biking. They have a nice beachfront trail that takes you along stunning coast views and this fantastic trail that goes from the mountain town of Ojai all the way to the Ventura Coast. While you can ride it in either direction, I got dropped […]
Rose Valley Falls Trail: A Nice Waterfall Outside of Ojai
Rose Valley Falls is a short hike to a nice, 100-foot waterfall about 30 minutes outside of Ojai. The hike is beautiful and suitable for the whole family as it is 1 mile round trip. Because of that, it is a pretty popular trail with lots of people making the drive out to hike it […]
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook & the Culver City Stairs
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is a popular workout destination in Culver City, also known as the Culver City Stairs. This area consists of a large outdoor set of stairs that takes you up to a great vantage point for Downtown Los Angeles. Because of the view, it is popular for working out and for photography. […]
7 Great Los Angeles Hikes for Families
For many people In Southern California, hiking has become a way of life. Due to the relatively pleasant year-round weather and the abundance of options within an hour of Los Angeles, it is easy to see why so many people have gotten into it. I have posted hikes on this blog many times, but I […]
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe: Farm Fresh Food on the Malibu Pier
The Malibu Pier has been an iconic staple of this area of California for over a century. The pier was used for a private ranch when it was created, but over the years, it has been transformed into movie sets, a place for people to hang out, and now the location of the Malibu Farm […]
Santa Ana River Trail: Biking 27 Miles from Yorba Linda to Huntington Beach
The Santa Ana River Trail is a premier biking trail in Southern California that eventually plans to follow the river from its source to the ocean. While the trail is still in progress, you can ride from Yorba Linda all the way to the beach on a 27 mile uninterrupted by stoplights trail. I finally […]