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The Big List of Strange, Fun & Unique Attractions in Southern California

Last Modified: December 14, 2020

I love visiting unusual places and go out of my way to exploring them when traveling around California. Whether it is a hike, a restaurant, or just a collection of odd things, this list is dedicated to the unique stuff I have found in Southern California (from Kern County down). It will be an ever-expanding and […]

Filed Under: Best of Lists, Strangely Awesome Tagged With: featured, Imperial County, Kern County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County

Carbon Canyon Regional Park: Southern California’s Coastal Redwoods

Last Modified: May 16, 2020

The coastal redwood, one of California’s most beautiful trees, is usually only found outside of Southern California. That is why I was shocked to hear that there is a small grove in a regional park in Yorba Linda. While the redwoods here are not as big as any of their brothers up north, they are […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Southern California Tagged With: Brea, featured, Orange County

Avalon Day Trip: What to do on Catalina Island

Last Modified: May 16, 2020

One of the unique things about Southern California is the quick and easy access you have to coastal islands ranging from Catalina to Channel Islands National Park. You can make a day trip out of visiting these, and doing so will give you insight into a culture and lifestyle that is similar yet different from […]

Filed Under: City Guides, Day Trips, Southern California Tagged With: Avalon, Catalina Island, featured, Los Angeles County

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: Blankets of Orange Poppys

Last Modified: May 16, 2020

Much like the amazing fall season, California shows its colors in the spring with its wildflowers. I was able to see some during my time in the Mojave last month, but nothing like what was in Antelope Valley this April. If you hear that there is a super bloom (which only happens every couple of […]

Filed Under: Natural Wonders, Southern California, State Parks Tagged With: featured, Lancaster, Los Angeles County

Petersen Automotive Museum: A Car Lovers Paradise

Last Modified: December 5, 2015

Update 2015 – Petersen Automotive Museum has officially reopened, you can read all about it below. If you read my original review on Petersen’s Automotive Museum then you know this is a place that I always enjoyed visiting. Fast forward to December 2015 and they have just completed a 15 month renovation that had caused […]

Filed Under: Museums, Southern California Tagged With: featured, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

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