Hiking Adventures
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 […]
Today, we’re going to embark on a journey to one of Palm Springs best kept secrets – Tahquitz Falls. Tucked away in a canyon in the San Jacinto Mountains, this stunning waterfall is a must-see for any outdoor enthusiast. The scenic 1.8 […]
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 […]
Planning to come to LA for vacation? Interested in the best places to see the Hollywood Sign? You’ve come to the right place! I have 9 places where you can see the Hollywood Sign, grouped in these 3 categories: From a tourist […]
Ever wonder why the Hollywood sign is there? Have you imagined that it was to promote Hollywood? Nope. Or celebrate the film capital of the world? Nah. That’s what it represents now, but when it was first erected, the sign read “Hollywoodland.” […]
The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is the best place in California to see California Poppies. Open fields of poppies covered most of California back in the 1700s. But today, this is the last of those open fields left in the entire […]
When you’re in LA, the last thing you think you will find is a place to hike – it’s the city! Hollywood, skyscrapers & traffic, not hiking, define LA. But hidden in Culver City is the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. Baldwin Hills […]
The shortest street in LA is in a very unique neighborhood called Pico-Union. Powers Place is only 13 feet long. Paved in brick, it separates 2 groups of people. On one side are apartment buildings, where normal people live. On the other […]
Looking for a great weekend getaway in California? Then Pismo Beach is a great place to go. Pismo Beach is small, California beach town about 3 hours north of Los Angeles, and 4 hours south of San Francisco. It’s too far for […]
