One of the unique things about Southern California is the quick and easy access to the coastal islands ranging from Catalina to the 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 […]
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: Blankets of Orange Poppys
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Much like the amazing fall season, California shows its colors in the spring with its wildflowers. I was able to see some on 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 […]
Petersen Automotive Museum: A Car Lovers Paradise
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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 […]
Ranchita Yeti: The California Desert Bigfoot
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I am always on the lookout for the stranger parts of California, so when Last Adventurer and I went and explored Anza-Borrego we decided we had to stop at the Ranchita Yeti and inquire about its history. This massive Yeti can be easily seen on the drive to Anza-Borrego on Motezuma-Borrego Highway. History After a […]
Best Places for Fall Colors in California
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Now I know this list is by no mean definitive and there are others who may chronicle this better than me in the references at the end but I have traveled around California a decent amount and have seen a lot of epic fallscapes. For me, it doesn’t get better than the list below. Feel […]
Historic Murals in Downtown Lompoc
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On Pacific Coast Highway, South of the Vandenberg Air Force base is the town of Lompoc, CA. Most well-known for its wineries and the Wine Ghetto, the downtown area has a historic vibe that makes it fun to walk around in. One of the main attractions for the visitor is the collection of over 30 […]
James Dean Memorial & Crash Site on Highway 46
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Located 20 miles off Highway 101, heading out past the wineries of Paso Robles, is the unfortunate place where James Dean hit another car and died in a fatal car crash. As a beloved movie star even with only three films under his belt, this place is still a highly trafficked spot on the highway. […]
Bishops Peak Hike: Summit Views Over San Luis Obispo
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Located right off Highway 1 in the beautiful town of San Luis Obispo is a nice steep hike that provides amazing vistas of the town and coast. It is 3.5 miles round trip, but does about 1000 feet of elevation gain during that short hike and is not a walk in the park. When you get to […]
Old Mission Dam: Mission Trails Regional Park
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In the Northeast outskirts of San Diego sits the Mission Trails Regional Park which is home to the Old Mission Dam. This nationally registered historic landmark is a great place to start a hike in the park or to just admire on its own. It is well maintained and is accessible via a wheelchair accessible […]
Bottega Louie: Brunch Fit for Kings in Los Angeles
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As Yelp’s highest rated place in downtown LA to eat you know there are gonna be pretty massive expectations. I have had this on my list for a while and I braved the crowd on a Sunday afternoon to give this upscale eatery a try. From the moment you walk into the massive marble floored restaurant you […]
