Galco’s Old World Grocery is one of the most fun places I have been in Los Angeles in a while. This small grocery store serves up nostalgia like no place I have been too. Its aisles are chocked full of old sodas, vintage candies and even a machine where you can make your own soda […]
Galco’s Old World Grocery & Soda in Los Angeles
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The Pilgrim Boat & Ocean Institute in Dana Point
Last updated: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 By Leave a Comment
One of Dana Point’s claims to fame is the Tall Ships Festival that happens every year, and that brings in some large old boats to the harbor. If you don’t get a chance to see them during that weekend though, the Pilgrim Boat sits in the harbor right next to the Ocean Institute, and you […]
Randsburg Jail on Highway 395
Last updated: Monday, August 28, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Randsburg is often described as a living ghost town, and that is a pretty apt description. This small town off Highway 395 is a fun and historic spot to visit, and you can read about getting an old fashioned soda at the store in this post. One of the main attractions though is the small […]
How to Walk / Bike on the Golden Gate Bridge
Last updated: Saturday, August 5, 2017 By 1 Comment
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most iconic attractions in all of California. People come from all over the world to see it, and most only drive across it or look at it from one of the main viewpoints. It is actually pretty easy to walk or bike across the famous bridge though, […]
Boudin Bread Bowls & Museum Tour in San Francisco
Last updated: Saturday, August 5, 2017 By Leave a Comment
No visit to San Francisco is complete without a stop by the city famous bread making establishment known as Boudin. This bakery has a storied history that spans over a century, and during that time it has become a staple in San Francisco. You can just stop by for a quick lunch, or you can […]
Gold Bug Mine and Stamp Mill in Placerville
Last updated: Saturday, August 5, 2017 By Leave a Comment
On the way to South Lake Tahoe, in the town of Placerville, sits the Gold Bug Mine. This mine is a fantastic stop for the whole family as it has a self-guided, real gold mine tour you can go on, a historic stamp mill and a blacksmiths shop. If you 30 minutes to spare, I […]
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, […]
Lombard Street: San Francisco Famous Crooked Landmark
Last updated: Friday, September 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Lombard Street in San Francisco is one of the most popular attractions in the city and something that people come from all over to see. The historic curved street was designed so that people could drive their cars down it in the early days of cars when they couldn’t do steep hills. You can still […]
Alcatraz: Touring San Francisco’s Infamous Island
Last updated: Thursday, May 11, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Alcatraz Island, also known as “The Rock,” was home to some of the countries most notorious prisoners during its tenure as a penitentiary. Now it is an incredibly popular part of the National Parks System that draws thousands of visitors a day and often books out weeks in advance. It was one of those places […]
Coit Tower: San Francisco’s Historic Viewpoint
Last updated: Friday, May 5, 2017 By Leave a Comment
The 210 foot Coit Tower, which sits in the middle of San Francisco, is a great place to get a bird’s eye view of the city. This memorial was built in 1933 after Lillie Hitchcock donated one-third of her estate to the city to help with its beautification. It has now become one of San […]
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