Palm Springs is a popular destination for restaurants and relaxing by the pool, but one of my favorite things to do in the city is to visit the Moorten Botanical Garden. This garden was established in 1938, and it has over 3,000 different types of plants to see. While it is smaller than most gardens, […]
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4 Rare Natural Wonders you have to see in California
California is such an amazing state to explore. Every day you can see geothermal areas in Lassen National Park, gigantic trees in Redwood National Park, and waterfalls throughout the state. I wanted to make a list of some of the more rare occurrences that only happen once a year or every few years in the […]
San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido
San Diego Zoo Safari Park is much like a typical zoo but with a large area that is designed for the preservation of African animals. This is the main draw, as the park offers all sorts of tours and safaris that take you up close and personal with these animals in their free roaming area. […]
Langer’s Deli: One of Best Pastrami Sandwiches in Los Angeles
Langer’s Deli was founded in 1947 and is in the Westlake area of Los Angeles. It is famous for its pastrami sandwich, and it has been making them basically the same way for half a century. According to their website, they have sold over 10 million pounds of pastrami, and it is easy to see […]
San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas
The San Diego Botanic Garden is a 37 acre garden in Encinitas, California that has over 5,000 different types of plants in multiple gardens around the property. I was blown away by how big this garden was and how much there was to see. We spent a few hours there and only saw a small […]
Fort Point National Historic Site in San Francisco
Have you ever wondered what that large building is that sits below the Golden Gate Bridge’s south side? It is actually the historic Fort Point, which is a fort that was built in the mid-1800s, long before the bridge itself was there. It has a storied history as a defender of the San Francisco Bay […]
Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway in Northern California
The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway is a 500 mile route that takes you from Lassen National Park, up past Mt Shasta and into Oregon. The route crosses some of the most beautiful and undisturbed areas of the Pacific Northwest and it is an incredible drive that you should add to your bucket list. While I […]
10 California Travel Tips for Your Next Visit to the State
We have been traveling California for over eight years and wanted to share some of the best tips we have for visiting the state. California is an amazing place for vacation and well worth taking the time to explore. It has amusement parks, waterfalls, beaches, great restaurants, and tons of other fun attractions. Here are […]
11 Great Scenic Drives in California
Disneyland, Downtown Disney & California Adventure: Photos, Videos and Tips
Disneyland is one of the most popular attractions in California and a place that people come from all over the world to visit. I have lived less than an hour away from the park for most of my life but have only visited a half dozen or so times. While I am not a huge […]