It’s been nearly 100 years since the stock market crash of 1929. That horrible event closed a popular Jersey City, New Jersey Jewish deli, owned by the Canter family. Jersey City’s loss was LA’s gain. Ben Canter and his brothers moved west, […]
Spend some time with me exploring Echo Park Lake.
Malibu, California is one of the best places for surfing in Southern California. But did you know that it also has the historic Adamson House available to tour? And there is a bird refuge in Malibu Creek? I spent the day in […]
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. […]
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 […]
Imagine a clear blue sky on a warm spring day. Suddenly, the sky is filled with a swoop of swallows, joyfully flying and diving from the skies. It’s March 19th, and the swallows have returned to San Juan Capistrano! That was what […]
Hidden away in the foothills of Glendora, CA is the whimsical (and fictional) country of Rubelia. And what whimsical country is complete without its own castle? Rubel Castle, with its towering turrets, secret passageways and eccentric charm, is an unconventional landmark that […]
In 1924 Los Angeles, the “roaring 20s” was starting its roar. The Spanish Flu pandemic was over. LA was defining itself as the center of the burgeoning film industry. Jazz music was finding its voice. Artists & writers were discovering new ways […]
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 […]
