Glass Outhouse Art Gallery

Anyone who travels out this way to the Joshua Tree National Park will be quite close to The Glass Outhouse, as well as The Twenty-nine Palms Inn which is very historic and just across the street from the Historical Society Museum. There are additional places worth seeing in this area: Great Rock and the Integratron are places of interest, as well as Pioneertown.

The Glass Outhouse Art Gallery is

Chinatown San Francisco

San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest in North America and the largest Chinese community outside Asia. The first residents began building the community in the 1840s, and since then it has been highly influential in the history and culture of Chinese immigrants to the United States. Chinatown has been traditionally defined by the neighborhoods of North Beach, and Telegraph Hill. These areas are

Big Bear Mountain Resort

Fresh mountain breezes, clear blue skies and a unique blend of calming stillness and vigorous outdoor activities is what you will find at Big Bear Mountain Resorts located in the San Bernardino Mountains, approximately 100 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.The towering aromatic pine trees, wild deer and squirrels that inhabit the two main areas that make up BBMR (Snow Summit and Bear

Santa Cruz Things To Do

Located south of San Francisco and just north of Monterrey, is Santa Cruz, an environmentally and socially progressive town known for its surf history. Still a big part of the scene, the city has evolved beyond surfing to include healthy living, friendly bike paths, art, and theater, all within walking distance to the beach. The area was once the location of an American Indian settlement, and one

Arcadia Day Trip LA Arboretum

The city of Arcadia is located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains about 13 miles north of downtown Los Angeles just off of California Interstate 210. There are several area attractions that are worth seeing as well as some great local mainstays.The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum is the city’ s premiere cultural site and is a great place to begin your visit. Opened in 2001,

Birch Aquarium San Diego

Located in the La Jolla section of San Diego is the Birch Aquarium at Scripps. A great place for a day of family fun, the aquarium is the public part of the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. The center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and hosts an average of over 400,000 visitors per year. On any given day school

Goldstar 4-pack for $30.00 One Day Deal

If you love to go to movies Goldstar has great deal for today only. These tickets are good at any Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres, and Edwards Theatres. It is for a 4-pack for $30.00, making the tickets $7.50 a piece with a small service fee. The great thing about these tickets is that they have no expiration date and they are valid for all movies and show times. No waiting 10 days after

Stanislaus River Rafting

Northern California sports some of the best whitewater rafting trips in all of North America, with trips to satisfy any thrill-seeker's most extreme need. But what about river rafting for the rest of us? Are there trips out there where you can get a rush while also being able to relax in the beautiful scenery of Northern California? There sure are, and the Stanislaus River is only about 1.5 hours

Orfila Winery Escondido

Orfila Vineyards and Winery are located on a 70-acre estate in Escondido, California. The winery is an ultra-premium boutique winery nestled in the picturesque San Pasqual Valley, approximately 30 minutes from San Diego, and on the way to the San Diego Wild Animal Park.Orfila has been the recipient of more than 1,000 medals in major national and international competitions. Orfila wines are

Bike Rides and Hiking Places Southern California

Southern california has year round perfect weather for hiking and biking. During the summer months stay close to the beach and let the ocean breeze keep you cool. Winter temperatures are just about always warm enough for outdoor activities. Whatever you decide, Mountain bike, Road Bike, Hiking or Running Southern California has hundreds of trails and parks waiting to be discovered. Listed here

Torrey Pines Day Trip

Torrey Pines State park is a beautiful wilderness reserve nestled in San Diego County. If you are a nature lover, it’s one of the wildest stretches of land left on the Southern California coast! With over 2,000 acres of untouched land, the reserve has long stretches of beachfront, and an amazing lagoon which is home to migrating birds. Visitors come from all over the globe to witness the

Palm Springs Day Trip

When you're checking off the list of reasons why you should plan a visit to Palm Springs, make sure to include, sunshine, great resorts, shopping, outdoor adventures, museums, and spectacular scenery. This oasis in the Mojave Desert has it all.While Palm Springs is often associated with beautiful rolling green golf courses, condos, and millionaires, visitors often miss the more "close-in"

Point Mugu State Park

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 Boney Mountains State Wilderness Area. The natural environment creates a variety of adventures for

USS Hornet San Francisco Day Trip

Located in the Alameda California, near Oakland, is a national treasure known as the USS Hornet, a floating city that allows visitors to experience life as if you were out to see for months on end. Construction started on the Navy aircraft carrier in 1942, and it she was put into service shortly thereafter. She played a significant role in WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and later was used

Wild Rivers $7.00 Off Coupon

Save seven bucks per person when you use this coupon Wild Rivers Water Park Coupon. Good for up to six people for a savings of $42.00.Wild Rivers has over forty water rides and is located in Irvine, CaliforniaDirections: 8770 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618, adjacent to the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater, just north of the El Toro "Y". From the 405 San Diego Freeway, take the Irvine Center

Beach Camping Southern California

Fresh ocean breezes, the sound of crashing waves and cozy nights by the camp fire. With hotel prices sky high camping on the beach is an affordable option. All along the Southern California coast are public campgrounds. Enjoy swimming, surfing, tide pools, hiking and biking. During the summer months advance reservations are a must, off season it's possible to drive right in and get hooked up with

Falkner Winery Winery Temecula

Founded in 2000, Falkner Winery is built on the peak of a 1,500-foot hill and offers visitors amazing views of the Temecula Valley from its pastoral front porch and its rolling grassy lawn. The wood-sided, vine-covered building houses a diverse tasting room with wooden beams and a long tasting counter and gift shop, while the picturesque grounds with sculptures, picnic areas and an outside

Heritage Valley California

Sometimes the best journeys begin with an interesting road trip. One that can be almost, if not be more exhilarating than your final destination. And here in California, we have plenty of wide-open highways that twist and turn and cut straight lines through some of the most beautiful and interesting places in the entire country.One such stretch of highway is State Route 126 that connects

California High Speed Rail Trip

California High Speed Rail trains operating at speeds of up to 220 miles per hour could be whisking passengers nonstop from downtown San Francisco to downtown Los Angeles in just under three hours by the year 2020, giving travelers an easy way to touchdown in major population centers, including Sacramento, San Jose, Riverside, and San Diego.
Imagine hopping on a high-speed bullet train at Los

Safari West African Wildlife Tours Santa Rosa California

Safari West Wildlife Preserve in Santa Rosa California lets you take a trip to Africa without leaving the Golden State. Safari West is a former sheep ranch transformed into an African Safari adventure. Guests can take a three hour tour led by an experience guide. You climb aboard a Safari truck and head out onto the bumpy roads of the preserve. The trip lets you take a African safari without the

Seaport Village San Diego Attractions

Designed to reflect New England clapboard and Spanish Mission architectural styles of early California, the three bustling shopping areas that make up the Village provides the right setting for grabbing lunch or dinner, browsing for trinkets, or just wanting to enjoy the beautiful San Diego waterfront with its endless photo opportunities.Seaport Village San Diego

Beverly Hills Day Trip Things to Do

Although most of Californians cannot afford most of the items that sparkle from the windows of the posh stores that line Rodeo Drive, a day trip to Beverly Hills will give you a chance to experience how the other half lives. Consider it like getting dressed up for the prom, or putting on airs at the local members-only country club.
Beverly Hills Day Trip

California State Parks Closures

California State Parks announced its plan to close up to 70 of its 278
parks.

“We regret closing any park,” said Ruth Coleman, director of California
State Parks, “but with the proposed budget reductions over the next two years,
we can no longer afford to operate all parks within the system.”
“These cuts are unfortunate, but the state’s current budget crisis demands
that tough decisions be

Summer Events Oceanside California

From world class sporting and surf events, to refined evenings with artists and filmmakers, the excitement never stops in Oceanside, Calif. Throughout the summer and fall seasons, the city offers a wealth of popular events for community members and visitors that showcase both the city's natural beauty and unique cultural heritage.
Oceanside Museum of Art, July-OctoberIn addition to its stellar

Fresno State Artistic Carousel Animals Exhibit

A stunning exhibition of historic, hand-carved carousel animals that are both works of art and cultural icons is coming to California State University, Fresno.
“Carousel Animals at Fresno State” will be shown at the Henry Madden Library from July 15 to Aug. 31. An online preview is athttp://www.fresnostatenews.com/carrousels/index.html.
Forty-four horses and other animals, plus displays on