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 […]
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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 […]
Castle Air Museum: A Fantastic Aviation Museum outside of Merced
Castle Air Museum is a plane museum outside of the town of Merced in Atwater. The museum opened in the 1980s, and it currently has sixty restored World War II, Korean War, and Cold War planes on display for you to see. I got a chance to check it out last year, and I really enjoyed seeing this […]
Trans Catalina Trail: 5 Days Hiking Across the Island of Catalina
The Trans-Catalina Trail (TCT) is one of the premier hiking adventures in the state of California. The 38.5-mile trail traverses the island of Catalina, giving you access to a stunning Mediterranean landscape, beautiful coastal views, bison roaming the hills, and campsites right on the beach. We set out to hike across the island on a […]
Redwood National Park Guide: Hikes, Groves & Beaches
Redwood National Park is a collection of national and state parks located along the northern coast of California. While it is a national park, I would still consider it a hidden gem as it is tucked in a part of the state that many visitors never see. The park has some of the largest trees […]
Hiking to Eagle Rock on the Pacific Crest Trail
Eagle Rock is a popular waypoint on the Pacific Crest Trail that features a large rock that looks like an eagle rising out of the landscape. While it is pretty remote at about an hour and a half from San Diego, the hike is excellent and one that is a good intro level hike with […]
Visiting Andy Goldsworthy’s Art Pieces at the Presidio in San Francisco
The Presidio is the 1,500-acre park in north San Francisco that was a military base and is now a popular nature spot in the city. I love spending time there either hiking or walking, as it is beautiful, and there is so much to see. However, one of the main reasons to visit the park […]
How Disney’s Cars Land Compares to Historic Route 66
It is no secret that the Cars movie took a lot of inspiration from the historic highway known as Route 66. My dad and I got a chance to drive it over 14 days in 2019, so I figured it would be fun to head to Disneyland’s California Adventure and walk Cars Land to see […]
The Best Places to See & Photograph the Hollywood Sign
The Hollywood Sign is one of the most iconic landmarks in the state of California. People all over the world are familiar with the sign, and it is something that most Los Angeles tourists want to see when they visit. While getting close to the sign is not as easy as you would think, here […]