Articles in Category: Southern California

15 Hikes with Scenic Water Views

15 Hikes with Scenic Water Views

Hiking is a wonderful way to explore the natural flora and fauna of a new area, birdwatch, get in some exercise and sunshine, and enjoy some fantastic scenery. Featured below are 15 wonderful ...

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5 Free Things to do in Long Beach, CA

5 Free Things to do in Long Beach, CA

While beautiful Orange County to the south and L.A. beach towns to the north tend to get all the attention, there is plenty of fun to be found in Long Beach. I had the opportunity to live a 5 minute ...

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5 Beautiful Nature Escapes in L.A.

5 Beautiful Nature Escapes in L.A.

While most L.A. tourists head over to the theme parks, the museums, TV show tapings, and Hollywood attractions, there are tons of wonderful natural attractions that most people are sadly missing out ...

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Nostalgic 80’s & 90’s movie filming locations

Nostalgic 80’s & 90’s movie filming locations

The early 80’s through mid 90’s was by far the decade for awesome movies & music, and thus, exploring these iconic movie filming sites has become a passion of mine. Almost every ...

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10 Must-Do’s in L.A.

10 Must-Do’s in L.A.

Home to world class beaches, top notch museums, endless recreational opportunities, and of course, Hollywood, Los Angeles is a destination like no other in the country. I am not surprised that ...

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The Griffith Observatory: The Best Views of the Hollywood Sign in L.A.

The Griffith Observatory: The Best Views of the Hollywood Sign in L.A.

The famous Hollywood sign – it’s really just letters spelling out the name of a town on the side of a mountain. Nevertheless, due to its’ repeated presence in pop culture, the ...

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30 Tips for a Wonderful Disneyland Vacation

30 Tips for a Wonderful Disneyland Vacation

Disneyland, it is known to be “the happiest place on earth,” a world where fantasy and excitement can make all your problems disappear (at least for a little while!). How could you not ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Santa Monica Pier

Attraction of the Week: The Santa Monica Pier

You’ve seen it in countless movies and TV shows. It marks the official end of Route 66. The long-running amusement park is a historic landmark itself which has been entertaining both locals ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Los Liones Canyon in LA

Hiking Hotspot: Los Liones Canyon in LA

The Southern California region is loaded with endless hiking opportunities. The rugged desert landscapes combined with some of the most magnificent coastal scenery in the country makes it one of the ...

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Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland

Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland

In my experience, late August through the end of October is the best time to visit Disneyland. Not only have the temperatures finally cooled down a bit, but crowds have also diminished, especially ...

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