Jim Morrison’s Cave is located at Corral Canyon Park in Malibu. It is doubtful that rocker Jim Morrison visited this sandstone cave, but the name has stuck. This cave is closed indefinitely due to a massive increase in vandalism. The California Department of Parks has removed the graffiti and … [Read more...]
Discover the Original Lobster Festival Fountain Valley CA
The Original Lobster Festival, a beloved annual tradition for festival-goers, has relocated from Long Beach to the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment, fun activities, and hundreds of lobsters. The main attraction at the lobster festival is the Fresh Live Maine … [Read more...]
Leo Carrillo State Beach Camping Day Use
Stretching just a mile and a half along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, Leo Carrillo State Park is a perfect destination for day use or an overnight camping trip. With its two sandy beach areas, tide pools, and numerous coves and sea caves, this year-round paradise offers privacy … [Read more...]
Lookout Roadhouse Ortega Highway Overlooking Lake Elsinore
The Lookout Road House is perched on a cliff overlooking Lake Elsinore. The Roadside cafe has a million-dollar view but serves up humble American-style food, including hearty breakfasts and Oak-Smoked BBQ Ribs. You can dine inside, take your beer and burger onto the patio and brave the … [Read more...]
Best Southern California Museums Fun Day Trip Ideas
Here is a list of Southern California Museums on your bucket list. SoCal is home to some of the most extraordinary museums in the United States. You will only find automotive, Aerospace, California History, Natural History, and unique museums in the Golden State. Railroad Museums Aircraft … [Read more...]
Paramount Ranch Day Trip Santa Monica Mountains
A fast-moving fire destroyed Paramount Ranch Western Town on 11/10/18. The National Park Service plans to rebuild the western buildings that meet current fire codes. The only two remaining buildings are the chapel and train depot. Paramount Ranch is located in the Santa Monica Mountains National … [Read more...]
Oceanside Harbor Days Family Fun
Oceanside Harbor Days is a two-day event sponsored by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. Harbor Days feature arts and craft exhibits, food booths, and many fun activities for the entire family. Highlights of the festival include The Miss Southern California Children’s and Teen Pageant, Fishing … [Read more...]
Malibu Hindu Temple Day Trip to India
Beautiful and peaceful, the Malibu Hindu Temple is nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains and welcomes guests from all religions. The temple is located in Calabasas, but most folks call this impressive building the Malibu Hindu Temple. The temple was built in 1981 and is considered one of the … [Read more...]
Lyon Air Museum Day Trip John Wayne Airport
Lyon Air Museum is adjacent to the runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County. The Lyon Air Museum is housed in a thirty-thousand square foot hanger designed to display William Lyons's collection of historic aircraft. All of the aircraft have been restored and are in near-new condition. Planes … [Read more...]
Oxnard Salsa Festival Food, Music and Dance
Spice things up this weekend and visit the Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. One of Oxnard’s signature events, the Oxnard Salsa Festival, celebrates salsa food, music, and dance in historic downtown Oxnard. Presented by the Oxnard Downtown, the annual event features spicy food, top-notch music, and … [Read more...]
Cornell Winery & Tasting Room Agoura Hills
Cornell Wine Tasting Room is located along Mulholland Highway in what once was the town of Cornell. The motto here is "Drink Local Wine," and a wide selection of wines from grapes harvested in the Santa Monica Mountains. Step inside the rustic wine tasting room, enjoy some wine, kick back on the … [Read more...]
Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights
This time of year is all about the spooky and scary. Universal Studios Hollywood is the perfect place to get in the Halloween spirit. With Halloween Horror Nights, you're guaranteed to have a thrilling and chilling experience like no other. Experience hair-raising encounters like never before as … [Read more...]
Camarillo Outlet Mall Discount Stores Coupons
Camarillo Outlet Mall is a huge discount shopping center with hundreds of stores. Camarillo is two different shopping areas, Main Court and Fashion Court. Each center is jam-packed with name-brand outlets. Plan to spend at least half a day shopping at Camarillo Outlet Mall. You can find just … [Read more...]
Point Mugu State Park Camping Day Use Activities
Located in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in Southern California, Point Mugu State Park, also known to locals as Sycamore Canyon, features more than 70 miles of hiking trails and five miles of pristine ocean shoreline surrounded by the rocky bluffs and jagged pinnacles of the … [Read more...]
Getty Center Southern California Day Trip
The Getty Center is a fun day trip where anyone can find something to enjoy. The museum is located in Brentwood (Los Angeles), California, and features a collection of European paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Also featured are a group of 19th and 20th-century American and European … [Read more...]