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Southern California Historic Places Landmarks and Sites

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Here is a list of historic places in Southern California, from iconic landmarks to western ghost towns. Use this list to discover attractions dating back 100 years or more. Union Station Los Angeles Opened in 1939, Union Station is known as the "Last of the Great Railway Stations." This iconic … [Read more...]

California Highway 39 Road Trip Points of Interest

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California State Route 39 originally ran from Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach to Angeles Crest Highway in the San Gabriel Mountains. The route for this road trip starts in Azusa, California, and ends at Crystal Lake Recreation Area. Forest Adventure Pass The first stop before driving … [Read more...]

Lake Elsinore Day Trip Things To Do

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Lake Elsinore is located along Interstate 15 between Corona and Temecula, California. The city of Lake Elsinore is the second oldest in Riverside County. Lake Elsinore is kept at a healthy level of 1200 feet and is Southern California's largest natural freshwater lake. It offers year-round boating … [Read more...]

California Railroad Depot Museums Step Back in Time

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California railroad depot museums allow visitors to connect with the past and witness the preservation of local history. Most of these historic structures have been relocated from their original locations and restored by volunteers. These museums feature railway artifacts, old photographs, vintage … [Read more...]

California Zoos, Aquariums, and Safari Parks

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California Zoos and aquariums make an excellent destination for a day trip. Included on our list are large and small zoos & aquariums. California has some great places to view animals and sea creatures. If you have visited zoos or Aquariums, let us know in the comment section. And if we have … [Read more...]

Lands End Park San Francisco Day Trip

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Lands End Park is a craggy corner at San Francisco's Bay entrance. It is known for its beautiful secluded beaches, rocky exposed bluffs, and spectacular vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge. The region is often windswept and cloaked in fog, with shipwrecks and a history of landslides. Today, Lands … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Orange County Thanksgiving Weekend

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List of fun things to do Thanksgiving Weekend in Orange County. Attractions, activities, parks, and day trip ideas, along with a few hidden gems. If you have out-of-town visitors or are local looking for affordable outings close to home, don't forget to bookmark and share this page. Popular Orange … [Read more...]

Keeler Ghost Town Owens Valley California

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Keeler, California, was once a bustling town with a train station, a 300-foot pier, a public swimming pool, and several hotels. The city was initially called Hawley and later named Keeler after Julius M. Keeler. The town's existence was partly due to the Cerro Gordo mines high above the Inyo … [Read more...]

Silverado Canyon Cafe Rustic Orange County Diner

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Silverado Canyon Cafe is located in the tiny town of Silverado in the hills above Orange County. It's hard to believe that less than 20 miles from Disneyland, such a place still exists. The food here is your basic diner fare: hamburgers, sandwiches, and breakfast items. Most customers are locals, … [Read more...]

June Lake Loop Discover Points of Interest Things To Do

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The June Lake Loop is a scenic 16-mile stretch of Route 158 that encircles four beautiful lakes located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at the southernmost rim of Mono Basin. Like the nearby Mammoth Lakes, the June Lake Loop boasts stunning views and numerous outdoor outdoor options. From skiing … [Read more...]

Southern California Wineries & Wine Tasting

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Discover the best wineries in Southern California: tasting rooms, vineyards, and wine tours from San Diego to the central coast. Southern California's most famous wine-tasting destination is the Temecula Valley. Santa Barbara's Santa Ynez Valley is another renowned region north of Los Angeles. A few … [Read more...]

Day Trip to the Heritage Square Museum Los Angeles

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Heritage Square Museum is located alongside the concrete banks of the Los Angeles River in downtown LA. The museum houses a collection of structures from the late 1800s that were saved from demolition and moved to Heritage Square. The museum is home to a historic Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, … [Read more...]

Skull Canyon Zip Line Adventure Day Trip

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Located in sunny Corona, just off the I-15, Skull Canyon Zip Line has been in business since 2009. They have lines for individuals of all (or no!) experience levels, including kids. All the necessary safety equipment is provided, and the firm prides itself on its excellent safety record. Given … [Read more...]

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