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 […]
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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 […]
Mugu Peak Trail: One of the Best Views on a Hike in Malibu
Mugu Peak is located in Point Mugu State Park in the western portion of Malibu. This peak is popular due to its short distance and 360-degree view from the summit. It is a tough climb though, but it is worth the effort to see such a fantastic view like this of a different part of […]
Desert X 2021: Art Installations Scattered Throughout the Coachella Valley
Desert X is a biennial art installation that takes over the Coachella Valley and creates somewhat of an art scavenger hunt throughout the area. The exhibit works with artists worldwide to create works inspired by the desert, its history, and its beauty. This is the third time they have held the event and my third […]
Polar Playground: Crazy Cotton Candy Art in Orange County
Polar Playground is a fun new spot in Orange County with all sorts of desserts but specializes in fun cotton candy creations. Chances are you have seen their cotton candy on Instagram since there is a line that always starts before it even opens. That being said, it is an enjoyable family friendly experience to […]
Off-roading to mines on Old Dale Road outside of Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is home to hundreds of different mines created over the last century by people looking to strike it big. While most were failures, that didn’t stop people from trying and from creating entire small towns around some of the more popular mines. Many of these can be found in the Old […]
Exploring the Nike Missile Site at San Vicente Mountain Park
Believe it or not, during the 1950s – 1960s there were 16 Nike Missile Control sights located around Southern California. These were put in place to protect us from any external threats and most are no longer there today. LA-96C was one of these bases and it was preserved by the city and turned into […]
Blythe Intaglios: Native American Geoglyphs in the California Desert
The Blythe Intaglios are a series of massive figures etched into the ground centuries ago by the Native Americans living in the area. The drawings are called geoglyphs, and the largest of them is over 170 feet in length. While you can experience them from the ground, they are best seen from the air. Here […]
Indio Hills Badlands Hike in the Coachella Valley
The Coachella Valley has some amazing hikes that offer you a glimpse of the otherworldly desert landscape. The hike through the Indio Hills Badlands is one of those as it takes you through a sandy wash and a few slot canyons as you make your way up to an awesome summit with vast views of […]