Oh, La Jolla, how you continuously capture my heart! I have been to the Children’s Pool half a dozen times, and the walk from Scripps Park to the Children’s Pool cove is still one of my favorites. It reminds me of the Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, while not as majestic but still equally beautiful. When […]
Wildlife
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla
As part of the Scripps Institute of UCSD in La Jolla, Birch Aquarium is a fun way to explore the sea life and work that they do at the institute. They have tons of different kinds of fish, special exhibits, and photo galleries that you can see. It is a great spot to bring the […]
Malibu Family Wines and Safari: Feed Yaks & Zebras at a Malibu Winery
Located in the hills above Agoura Hills, lies a 1,000 acre winery that is home to one of the only wine safaris I have ever heard of. This is in addition to the fantastic outdoor seating area, and the atmosphere they have at their traditional wine tasting counter, which makes for fun half-day adventure in […]
Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery on the Smith River
Fifteen minutes south of the Oregon/California border is a small, privately owned fish hatchery for salmon and steelhead that is open to the public. If you have ever wondered how a place like this works, then you can call and set up a free tour, or you can just go during the hours they are […]
The Cat House: Exotic Tigers, Jaguars & More in Rosamond
First off, don’t use Google Maps to get here, use the directions on their site. Now that I have kept any of you from driving down a private unmaintained dirt road like me, we can continue the review. The Cat House, also known as The Exotic Feline Breeding Compound, is an awesome exotic cat sanctuary […]