OC auto show will return from September 29 - October 2, 2022. It's time for the Orange County Auto Show. The OC Auto Show displays hundreds of new cars and trucks, exotic autos, and tricked-out rides at the Anaheim Convention Center. Cars, trucks, sport/utility vehicles, hot exotics, … [Read more...]

Los Angeles is home to several major motion picture studios, including Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, and Warner Brothers Studios. Along with producing films and television shows, these studios offer public tours. Guests get a behind-the-scenes look of a real working studio and may even spot … [Read more...]

Knott's Berry Farm Camp, Spooky Halloween Event, runs weekends from early October 3 through Halloween Day and is included with Knott's Berry Farm admission. Not to be confused with the decidedly more adult Knot's Scary Farm, Camp Spooky is geared toward children aged 3 -11. Save on Knotts … [Read more...]

NO EVENT THIS YEAR The famed Chinese Lantern Festival at Pomona Fairplex is back with a bang. This time it’s bigger, better, and offers a more power-packed illuminated experience than ever! This season’s Chinese Lantern Festival will wow you with a new and exclusive breathtaking experience. … [Read more...]

Hermosa Beach is the perfect day trip if you're looking for a more than typical summertime Southern California beach experience. With its laid-back attitude, athleticism, and festive nightlife, this small beach community of just 1.3 square miles is a unique blend of all the southern California … [Read more...]

Opened in 1939, Union Station was designed by John Parkinson and Donald B. Parkinson, with an assist from Dutch architect Jan van der Linden. Its ornate styling blended Mission Revival and Streamlined Modern styles and is considered one of the country's last great railway stations. Union … [Read more...]

Jim Morrison’s Cave is located at Corral Canyon Park in Malibu. It is doubtful that rocker Jim Morrison visited this sandstone cave, but the name has stuck. This cave is closed indefinitely due to a massive increase in vandalism. The California Department of Parks has removed the graffiti and … [Read more...]

The Original Lobster Festival, a beloved annual tradition for festival-goers, has relocated from Long Beach to the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment, fun activities, and hundreds of lobsters. The main attraction at the lobster festival is the Fresh Live Maine … [Read more...]

Santa Barbara wine country is much more than a place to partake in wine and wine culture. It is the perfect place to enjoy a blend of the traditional laid-back California lifestyle with all the charm of down-home farmland. Ride horses, taste locally made chocolates and olive oils, smell and see … [Read more...]

Stretching just a mile and a half along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, Leo Carrillo State Park is a perfect destination for day use or an overnight camping trip. With its two sandy beach areas, tide pools, and numerous coves and sea caves, this year-round paradise offers privacy … [Read more...]

Beachcomber Restaurant is located in historic cottage number 15 at Crystal Cove State Park. The restaurant opened its doors in 2006, five years after the last full-time residents were moved out of the cottages by the state of California. Cottage 15 was known as the "Whistle Stop" and was built in … [Read more...]

Get out your hiking boots and explore the over 1,600 acres of open space on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Ten of the area’s largest preserves consist of rolling hills, steep canyons, and rocky outcrops with natural habitats and views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Catalina Island. Part of the … [Read more...]

The Lookout Road House is perched on a cliff overlooking Lake Elsinore. The Roadside cafe has a million-dollar view but serves up humble American-style food, including hearty breakfasts and Oak-Smoked BBQ Ribs. You can dine inside, take your beer and burger onto the patio and brave the … [Read more...]

Here is a list of Southern California Museums on your bucket list. SoCal is home to some of the most extraordinary museums in the United States. You will only find automotive, Aerospace, California History, Natural History, and unique museums in the Golden State.  Railroad Museums Aircraft … [Read more...]

A fast-moving fire destroyed Paramount Ranch Western Town on 11/10/18. The National Park Service plans to rebuild the western buildings that meet current fire codes. The only two remaining buildings are the chapel and train depot. Paramount Ranch is located in the Santa Monica Mountains National … [Read more...]