Halloween Best Haunted Attractions Southern California

At one time Knott's Berry's Farm was the undisputed king of Southern California Halloween events. This Halloween the competition is fierce for the title of best haunted attraction. The key players this year for older children and adults are Knott"s, Universal Studios and Magic Mountain. Disneyland, Legoland and Seaworld San Diego are hosting haunted events that are suitable for all age groups.

Lake Cachuma Santa Barbara Camping

Located in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County is beautiful Lake Cachuma. The lake was artificially created as part of the Bradbury Dam in 1953 by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and covers over 3,100 acres. Located just outside of Santa Barbara, consider visiting the lake when you come through on your next wine excursion, or bring the family for a weekend of camping. For campers there

San Francisco Food Tours An Adventure in Eating

Food tours are a great way to explore San Francisco's neighborhoods. These popular gastronomical adventures are popping up in most major California cities, and San Francisco has some really tasty tours to enjoy. Here are a couple of the most popular San Francisco food tours.
Taste the Mission Guided Culinary Tour
"On this tour, the epicurean concierge makes a beeline to San Francisco's Mission

Anza Borrego State Park Camping

Anza Borrego State Park
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is California's largest state park, and a popular place for camping. Located in the southeastern corner of California, bound by the rugged mountain of the Santa Rosas on the north, the Jacumba Mountains on the South. Anza Borrego State Park has three developed campsites run by the state of California. There are also numerous primitive

Julian Apple Picking

Julian Bakery
Its apple picking time in Julian California. This years apple harvest gets into full swing from about middle of September to the middle of October. Picking season is rather short due to the popularity of this annual event. U-Pick apple season has become a victim of its success with very limited supplies of these delicious treats. Apples and Art Orchards has U-Pick for groups of

Walt Disney Family Museum San Francisco

When The Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio of San Francisco was looking for a way to illustrate the ancestry and family roots of Walt Disney, they turned to an imaginative Bay Area artist and mapmaker named Dave Stevenson. His work, which will be on exhibit in the Lower Lobby of the Museum from September 15- to January 3, has been seen at the entrance to the Museum’s first gallery by

Bugs Invading Discovery Science Center

This fall from October 2-31 creepy-crawly bugs of all sizes will be invading the Taco Bell Discovery Science Center in Orange County. Over 2,000 square feet of exhibit space features giant bug animatronics, a world-class insect collection, and interactive educational stations.

Interactive Bug Stations Include:
-It's a Flea's Life: Learn how common fleas survive and adapt.
-First Flyers: A

Alabama Hills Lone Pine California

Heart Arch Alabama Hills California



Mobius Arch Alabama Hills California


The Alabama Hills are located about two miles off highway 395 near the town of Lone Pine, California. Over the years these prehistoric rock formations have been the back drop for hundreds of movies. One of the most visited places in the Alabama Hills is Mobius arch. The arch is reached by taking Movie Flat road, an