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. […]
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 […]
Tanaka Farms & Pumpkin Patch in Irvine
Tanaka Farms is a favorite tradition for many Southern California families that are looking for that perfect pumpkin. The working farm in Irvine has been here for many years and has a storied history which you can read about here. The farm is one of the only places where you can pick pumpkins off the […]