Christmas Tree Lane is an annual tradition in the city of Altadena, north of Pasadena, which features deodar cedar trees strung with Christmas lights. Running for about a mile along Santa Rosa Street, the trees have been lit almost continuously for over 95 years. For many in Southern California, this place is something they visit […]
Activities
Alpine Slide in Big Bear Lake
The Alpine Slide has been a fixture of Big Bear Lake for decades, and to this day it provides an excellent opportunity for people visiting the area to try their hat at a bobsledding experience. I have driven by it many times over the years but never had a chance to stop until late 2018. […]
Belmont Park: Wooden Roller Coaster & Rides in Mission Beach
Belmont Park, in San Diego’s Mission Beach area, is a beachfront amusement park that opened in the 1920’s. Much like the boardwalk in Santa Cruz, Belmont Park has been entertaining children and adults for almost a century. While it is much more commercial now then it used to be, it is still a great place to […]
Biking in Downtown Napa Along the River Trail
When exploring downtown Napa, you will no doubt find the eateries and wineries to be one of your main attractions, but most people skip over the fantastic riverwalk that runs through the heart of town, and that can be walked or biked. Here is the information so you can go on a bike ride during […]
Mammoth Mountain Scenic Gondola Ride
The Mammoth Lakes area along California’s Highway 395 is one of the most beautiful places in the entire state. It is best experienced by setting out on foot and hiking along some of the area’s great trails, but if you don’t want to do that, then another fantastic way is to take the scenic Mammoth […]