Posts in Category: Southern California

25 Bike Paths with Incredible Scenery

A leisurely bike ride is a fantastic activity to incorporate into any vacation itinerary as it allows you to check out the beautiful natural surroundings of the area while also getting in a fun ...

Attraction of the Week: San Diego’s Mission Bay Bike Path

On a recent vacation to San Diego (my first time visiting after years of putting it off), I took a ride on the Mission Bay bike path. In my opinion, this is a hidden gem that any nature and fitness ...

Hiking Hotspot: 2 Great L.A. Hikes with Views of the Hollywood Sign

When thinking of Los Angeles, the first terms things that come to mind to most include: crowds, tourists, Hollywood, traffic, smog, and pollution. With a metro area population of over 12 million, ...

Attraction of the Week: Long Beach’s Shoreline Village & Rainbow Harbor

Shoreline Village is a gorgeous, touristy section of Long Beach (the second largest city in the Los Angeles metro area). Beautiful palm trees, meticulous landscaping, and serene views of Rainbow ...

Attraction of the Week: Southern California’s Marvin Braude Bike Trail

Sunny Southern California is a year-round outdoor lover’s paradise. Endless opportunities for recreation exist both on and off the beach. One of the best ways to get in some sun, exercise, and ...

Vacation Spotlight: Los Angeles, CA

Millions of tourists from around the world flock to Los Angeles, aka the Entertainment Capital of the World, each year to enjoy the many entertaining activities that the city offers. Sure there are ...

10 Free Things to do in Southern California

I recently moved to the Long Beach area and was surprised by the amount of free attractions throughout the Southern California region. As my rent is quite expensive, I make sure to take full ...

25 Fun Things to do in Southern California

Southern California is one of my favorite places in the country. My dream came true when I had the opportunity to live in this gorgeous region for a year. I lived in Long Beach, and thus, enjoyed ...

Southern California Beaches: The Best Beaches of LA & Orange County

Update: I’ve explored a lot more in Southern California since initially writing this post. Please check out my Socal tourist vacation guide for more info on the best beaches, mountain hiking ...

Hollywood Walk of Fame: Can you find your favorite star?

The Walk of Fame is the famous 15 block section of Hollywood Blvd dedicated to stars of today and yesteryear. It is one of those touristy attractions that you have to visit just once to see what all ...