When most people think about San Diego, the first thing that comes to mind is the San Diego Zoo. However, many may not realize that the zoo is just one part of the cultural centerpiece of San Diego, Balboa Park. Balboa Park features 15 museums housed in many of the park’s ornate 20th Century … [Read more...]
Roaring Camps Railroads Day Trip Santa Cruz California
Roaring Camps Railroad is a beautiful day trip the family can enjoy, from grandparents to little ones. If you are in the Santa Cruz Area, put this special train on your to-do list. Roaring Camp features two train trips. The Redwood Forest Steam train ride and the longer Santa Cruz Beach ride from … [Read more...]
Fullerton Day Trip Things To Do and See
Sometimes you don't have to look too far to find fun ways to spend a day with the family. The City of Fullerton, located in northern Orange County, is ideally situated for experiencing all that Southern California has to offer. Founded in 1887 and named for George H. Fullerton, who secured the … [Read more...]
Casa Romantica Orange County’s Mini Hearst Castle
Casa Romantica is a hidden gem on a cliff overlooking the San Clemente Pier in South Orange County. This historic home was built in 1927 by the City of San Clemente, Ole Hanson. The 5-Acre Casa Romantica estate was one of the first buildings in the new Spanish Village By The Sea. In 1925, Hanson … [Read more...]
Orfila Vineyards & Winery Escondido Day Trip
Orfila Vineyards and Winery are on a 70-acre estate in Escondido, California. The winery is an ultra-premium boutique winery in the picturesque San Pasqual Valley, approximately 30 minutes from San Diego and on the way to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Orfila has received more than 1,000 medals … [Read more...]
Deep Creek Hot Springs Southern California
Deep Creek Hot Springs, located in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, is perhaps the best natural hot springs in Southern California. Most hikers take the shortest route to the hot springs and park at Bowen Ranch. The hike to the hot springs is about two miles from the parking area. … [Read more...]
Fresno County Day Trips Where to Go What To See
Fresno County is one of California's most prominent, with nearly 6,000 square miles. Our List of Fresno County day trips has something for everyone: tourist attractions, national parks, hidden gems, and family-friendly destinations. Whether you are a local or just passing through, Fresno County … [Read more...]
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park
Santa Ana Zoo Prentice Park The Santa Ana Zoo opened in 1952 on land donated by local citrus grower Joseph Prentice. He had two conditions for the city: the park would be named after him, and the other that at least fifty monkeys would always be on display. Today, the Zoo still has its 50 … [Read more...]
Malakoff Diggins State Park Gold Country Day Trip
If you have ever doubted the power of water, visit Malakoff Diggins Historical State Park and see what water can do ~ in grand style. Malakoff Diggins State Historical Park is the site of the largest hydraulic mine in California. It is 26 miles northeast of Nevada City, also known as the Gold … [Read more...]
Palm Springs Air Museum Day Trip
The Palm Springs Air Museum allows visitors to experience firsthand the sacrifice our flyers made in preserving the freedom we take for granted. It’s a worthwhile stop on your next getaway and the perfect opportunity to pay homage to those heroes. The museum is home to one of the nation's largest … [Read more...]
Berlin-Ichthyosaur Park Day Trip Ghost Town and Dinosaurs
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is about 170 miles from Reno-Sparks, in a relatively remote stretch of desert overlooking Nevada's Ione Valley. Nevada Park is a great place to learn about the history of Silver State. With two ghost towns and the remains of millions of of-year-old creatures, there … [Read more...]
Fallbrook Day Trip Where To Go What To See
Located in the northern part of San Diego County is Fallbrook, also well known as the ” Avocado Capital of the World.” The area produced olives as its major crop in the 1920s, but in the 40s became part of the rapidly increasing California avocado and floral industry. Today Fallbrook, California, … [Read more...]
Sonoma Valley Day Trip Things To Do
The “Valley of the Moon,” Sonoma Valley, is where rich history and modern pleasures collide. California winemaking started 200 years ago and is where good restaurants, state-of-the-art spas, and adventurers thrive. Not as well-known or touristy as its neighbor Napa Valley, Sonoma’s kick-back vibe … [Read more...]
Ganna Walska Lotusland Santa Barbara Day Trip
Lotusland in Santa Barbara is a spectacular collection of more than 3,000 plants from around the world and the historic Montecito estate of Madame Walska. Lotus flowers are the garden's highlight, beautifully displayed in a swimming pool that was transformed into a spectacular centerpiece when in … [Read more...]
Tomales Bay Day Trip From San Francisco
In Marin County, only 40 miles north of San Francisco, visiting the Tomales Bay Region is like seeing another world. Tomales Bay is a long, narrow strip of water that opens off of Bodega Bay. Because it is an outcropping from another bay, the water in Tomales Bay is protected from the strong Pacific … [Read more...]
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