Things to do that you could enjoy with your kids or your parents.
Did you know that Walt Disney built and ran his own railroad — the Carolwood Pacific Railroad — before opening Disneyland? Walt Disney’s fascination with and love of railroads goes back to his childhood. His father & uncle worked on the railroads. […]
Stairs that lead to nowhere, doors that open to the outside of the 2nd floor, 13 bathrooms, 13 panel rooms, intermixed with incredibly innovative plumbing, luxury furnishings, expensive stained glass, and so much more. The Winchester Mystery House is celebrating its 100th […]
Will Rogers was a superstar in his day – the #1 grossing box office star in 1934, followed by luminaries like Clark Gable, Mae West, Joan Crawford, Bing Crosby and Shirley Temple. He made his home in Santa Monica – nearly 200 […]
It’s not every day you get to pet a rhino. Or feed a giraffe. But I got to do both at the Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens, and you can, too. The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens is an unheralded […]
I was supposed to meet my sister in Palm Springs for a little vacay time, but she had to cancel at the last minute. I decided to still go. I was a little nervous — I’ve taken weekend getaways by myself before, […]
Stunning views, relaxing hiking trails, adrenaline-pumping rock climbs, and picnic spots, Vasquez Rocks has it all. Located about 30 minutes outside of Los Angeles, this 932-acre park is a nature enthusiast’s dream. It’s a quick trip to escape the hustle & bustle […]
The annual Holiday Light Festival Train Ride in Griffith Park is back! The train ride started the day after Thanksgiving, but if you haven’t been able to get there yet, no worries. They will be running the train through January 6th. The […]
December is marked by an explosion of lights, music, ornaments, decorated trees, sales, advertisements, and the inevitable strain on our wallets. If you’re like me, you want to do it all! In Los Angeles, we have a number of fun, holiday light […]
Creepy, crawly, sometimes hairy, big & small, the spiders are back at the Spider Pavilion at the Natural History Museum. Now through the end of November, you can see the spiders in their natural environment – the open air pavilion – with […]
If you are visiting California, it’s impossible to ignore the vast & beautiful, blue Pacific ocean that extends endlessly to the west. Have you ever watched the sun set against the ocean and wondered about the life underneath? The marine life in […]
