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