The Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey is taking a break in 2022 The Elf on the Shelf's Magical Holiday Journey is a drive-through Christmas attraction held at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. Generally speaking, most drive-through events are underwhelming. However, Fairplex has come … [Read more...]
California Science Center Los Angeles Day Trip
California Science Center is a state-of-the-art science center organized into different themed worlds, ideally suited for curious visitors of all ages. The centerpiece of the Science Center is the Space Shuttle exhibit located in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion. Along with the space shuttle, a … [Read more...]
Visiting Mammoth Lakes Things To Do and See
For over 100 years, Mammoth Lakes has drawn thousands of visitors to enjoy the area’s spectacular natural beauty. In addition to the town’s proximity to the stunning Yosemite National Park, the area surrounding Mammoth offers endless hiking, biking, fishing, and camping options for the outdoors … [Read more...]
Silverwood Lake Day Trip Activities Things To Do
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area is set high in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest, capturing the imagination with vistas of snow-capped mountain peaks reflected on a stately lake that the 249-foot Cedar Springs Dam formed. The lake is an angler’s paradise and provides plenty of … [Read more...]
Lake Elsinore Outlets Inland Empire Day Trip
Lake Elsinore Outlet Stores are located just off Interstate 15 near Lake Elsinore, California. The outlets opened in 1991, making it the second-oldest outlet mall in the Inland area after Ontario Mills Outlets. Currently, Lake Elsinore Outlets have about 30 discount factory stores, down from 60 … [Read more...]
San Francisco Chinatown Day Trip
San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest in North America and the largest Chinese community outside Asia. The first residents began building the city in the 1840s, and since then, it has been highly influential in the history and culture of Chinese immigrants to the United States. Chinatown is … [Read more...]
Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary Imlay Nevada
Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Imlay, Nevada. The sanctuary was initially located nearly 2000 miles away on the outskirts of Chicago. The rescue zoo quickly grew too large to manage on the property and moved west to 160 acres of prime Northern Nevada real estate. It was recently … [Read more...]
Reno Day Trips Attractions Points of Interest
When one thinks of Reno, Nevada, the first thing that usually comes to mind is gambling. And while that is a big part of Reno's overall appeal, visitors could miss out. From historical spots to water sports to mountain trails and performing arts, there are many things to see and do in and around … [Read more...]
Balboa Island Day Trip Things To Do
Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula area of Newport Beach is a fun destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. If you have not visited Balboa, add this historic place to your calendar. Even if it has been years since you visited, now is a great time to plan a return trip to explore this area … [Read more...]
Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Day Trip Things To Do
Carmel Valley is about 120 miles south of San Francisco on the Monterey Peninsula. This area of California is ranked as a top wine destination and is far less crowded than Napa Valley. Carmel Valley Village is in the heart of the valley, surrounded by the spectacular Santa Lucia mountains. The … [Read more...]
Brannan Island State Recreation Area Camping Day Use
Brannan Island State Recreation Area is halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento along the east bank of the Sacramento River. Brannan is not entirely an island, but it is surrounded on three sides by water. For day use, the park has a substantial six-lane boat launch and swimming area on … [Read more...]
Ortega Highway 74 Road Trip Points Of Interest
California Route 74, otherwise known as Ortega Highway, stretches just over 21 miles from beautiful San Juan Capistrano to growing Lake Elsinore Valley in the east. With its origins being nothing more than an Indian footpath and a fire trail along the San Juan Creek, construction on the two-lane … [Read more...]
Greystone Mansion Beverly Hills Day Trip
Greystone Mansion makes an enjoyable side trip while visiting Beverly Hills. The Mansion is only open for public tours one day each month, so advance tickets for the tour are a must. Day-trippers are welcome to walk around Greystone Mansion Park free of charge. You can take a peek inside the … [Read more...]
Stockton Day Trip Things To Do Points of Interest
The Central Valley city of Stockton is located in the middle of the rolling hills and rural vistas of the San Joaquin Valley's farm and vineyard country. But it's not just Stockton's location that makes it a good fit for day-trippers in northern California. Stockton is the hub of the California … [Read more...]
Lava Beds National Monument Day Trip What To See
The unique geology of the Lava Beds National Monument results from volcanic eruptions from the Medicine Lake shield volcanoes, which included cinder cones, lava beds, and over 700 lava tubes. The volcanic eruptions were a function of an oceanic plate subsiding under the continental plate. One of … [Read more...]