Belmont Park, in San Diego’s Mission Beach area, is a beachfront amusement park that opened in the 1920s. 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 […]
Historical Structures
Eagle Cliff Mine in Joshua Tree National Park
Eagle Cliff Mine is one of my favorite places in Joshua Tree National Park, and one of the most well maintained old mining homesteads I have seen. Because of that, this post will not be a traditional post where I give step by step directions to find the mine. If you want to see it, […]
Desert Queen Mine in Joshua Tree National Park
Desert Queen Mine is located pretty much in the center of Joshua Tree National Park. The trail is popular, even though it is located down a dirt road, and the short path will lead you to an overlook, or you can explore the mine up close. You can also use this hike as a jumping […]
Key’s Desert Queen Ranch Tour in Joshua Tree National Park
Located in the heart of Joshua Tree National Park, Key’s Ranch (AKA Desert Queen Ranch) is an incredibly well-maintained homestead only accessible via a 90 minute guided tour. It’s one of those spots that I didn’t even know existed in the park and something that I highly recommend you visit if you get the chance. […]
Walt Disney Concert Hall and Gardens in Downtown Los Angeles
As one of the most recognizable buildings in Downtown LA, the Walt Disney Concert Hall attracts thousands of visitors each week. While seeing a concert in it is something you must do if you are a symphony fan, just exploring the grounds and marveling at the architecture is something you can do for free daily. […]