The Oceanside Pier had a gloomy beginning, as if it were doomed to fail from the very onset. It’s the only one left of the original six, and...
Category - CA
6 Places You Need to Visit in LA
As one of the most iconic cities in the United States, Los Angeles (LA) radiates culture and recreation. Unfortunately, due to...
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The Angel Numbers of Palm Springs
About 10 years ago my husband began seeing 11:11 everywhere. At first, we tossed it off to a mere coincidence, but after a few...
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Life in the Rocky Intertidal Zone at Cabrillo
Cabrillo National Monument is a-must-see when visiting San Diego, but for me the most striking aspect is the tide pools located...
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Hiking at Big Bear Lake
A large part of what makes traveling so exciting is getting out and seeing what the world has to offer. Each destination offers...
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History: Desert Christ Park was established in 1951 on the five acres where the Evangelical Free Church now stands. The property was originally owned...
I admit that I am starstruck—totally obsessed with the history and people of Hollywood. When my husband and I moved to Palm Springs, California, I...
f you’re a thrill-seeker, paranormal enthusiast or just want to get a little creeped out, then Northern California has plenty in store for you...
The idea of taking a day-trip to Salton Sea didn’t appeal to me at first, but my wife always insists on exploring anything and everything...
History of East Jesus Charles Russell is the man behind this folk art of the desert named East Jesus. He left his job in the tech industry in early...
To me, folk art by locals is a broad term that describes the artists’ impressions of the area. I realize that’s probably not the refined...
As the locals say: “Welcome to Balboa Island, where cats are fat and lazy, dogs are spoiled and the locals live a creative and carefree...
o you think the vast majority of California beaches are simply tourist destinations with nothing extraordinary or interesting to offer? Many of them...
Surrounded by the San Jacinto mountain range in the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs comprises around 60,000 permanent residents, of which 60% is gay...
Getting Out Among The Vines Just an hour’s drive northeast of San Francisco is one of California’s most visited attractions – the world-famous...
It’s no secret, I live to travel. To experience new surroundings and cultures, food, wine, and everything in between, there’s nothing...
One of Orange County, California’s most famous landmarks didn’t start out that way when it was built more than 100 years ago. In fact...
I’ve been to Europe three times and have seen castles in Prague, Edinburgh and London, but a castle in California? I would have never...
Maybe it’s coincidence and if that may be the case, it’s definitely a pleasant one. The paranormal has been one of my most profound...
Despite the premise of it being a Danish town in Santa Barbara County, the main reason people visit Solvang is secondary to its history and...