With the amount of rain we have had in California this year (2017), I figured it would be a very good time to get out and do some whitewater rafting. On a recent trip up to Northern California, some friends and I went over to the Trinity River and booked a trip with Trinity River […]
Whitewater Rafting the Trinity River Outside of Redding
Last updated: Thursday, August 17, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: Ride from the Cactus to the Clouds
Last updated: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 By 2 Comments
The Palm Springs desert can be a hot place to be in the summer, so being able to take a 15-minute tram ride up over 6,000 feet is a welcome escape. The Palm Springs Ariel Tram, located 10 minutes outside of town, is just that. This engineering marvel has been here for over 50 years, […]
How to Have a San Francisco Day Trip From Southern California via Plane
Last updated: Friday, September 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Want to a take a day trip from Southern California to San Francisco via plane? This post will show you how to do it and what it costs. The reason why I did it this way was that hotels were costly when I wanted to go, and Southwest has cheap direct flights, so I paid […]
Central Coast Trail Rides in Paso Robles / Creston
Last updated: Thursday, June 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Located on the Horsetail Ranch about 30 minutes south of Paso Robles, Central Coast Trail Rides is a great place to have some time with nature while exploring a massive 150-acre ranch. The company takes you on a one hour ride up hills, under trees, and around a lake while letting you enjoy it all […]
LA Waterfront Harbor Tour: Shipping Containers, Vincent Thomas Bridge & Angels Gate Lighthouse
Last updated: Saturday, March 25, 2017 By 4 Comments
The Port of Los Angeles is over a century old, and one of the most important shipping ports in Southern California. Most people just know it as the spot in Long Beach that they never go to, but that is a mistake as the area is fun to experience and explore. The best way to […]
Kayaking Oakland Estuary from Jack London Square with California Canoe & Kayak
Last updated: Sunday, December 11, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Jack London Square is the central tourist area in downtown Oakland. Located right on the water, it has loads of restaurants and bars scattered around a four block radius. One of the most fun things you can do while exploring the square is to head over to California Canoe & Kayak to get out on […]
Ziplining in the Redwoods with Sonoma Canopy Tours
Last updated: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 By Leave a Comment
When you are in Santa Rosa, and you hear about a ziplining course that takes you through a redwood forest you can help but do it, right? My wife and I took the 40-minute drive from our hotel in Santa Rosa on an early fall morning and got there just in time for our 2.5-hour […]
Kayaking the Mouth of the Russian River in Jenner with Getaway Adventures
Last updated: Monday, November 21, 2016 By Leave a Comment
While staying in Santa Rosa or driving up Pacific Coast Highway, a nice paddle on the mouth of the Russian River is something everyone should try. This area is right along the ocean but blocked from the waves, so it allows you to have a peaceful few hours kayaking around the calm water with lots […]
Snorkeling with the Leopard Sharks in La Jolla
Last updated: Sunday, September 25, 2016 By Leave a Comment
During the last few months of summer, leopard sharks descend on the cove of La Jolla for the warm water which helps them to speed up the birthing process. This is an amazing natural phenomenon and one that you can experience for yourself with a snorkel, if you feel like you can handle it. I […]
Kayking La Jolla’s Sea Caves with Everyday California
Last updated: Thursday, September 29, 2016 By Leave a Comment
California is full of awesome places to explore, but one of the funniest water adventures you can have in Southern California is kayaking in the La Jolla Cove. I have done this four times now, both with a group and on my own and each time I saw something new. This particular experience was with […]
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