Explore an extensive list of day trip ideas in Orange County. Uncover exciting activities, from popular tourist attractions to hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Start planning your adventure today! Gardens Nature - Family Activities - Beach Camping - Parks - Unique Eateries - Museums - Scenic … [Read more...]

Condor Express offers trips departing from Santa Barbara Harbor if you're interested in whale watching. Although it takes nearly an hour to reach the designated whale watch area, the experience is typically worth the wait. Condor boasts the largest boat in the region, complete with a roomy interior … [Read more...]

Newport Aquatic Center is located at the Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Reserve entrance, which spans over one thousand acres of marshlands. The aquatic center is an 18,000-foot facility with meeting rooms, weight training facilities, locker rooms, and storage areas for kayaks and … [Read more...]

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains run along the coast of Southern California from  San Luis Obispo to San Diego. Sleek double-decker trains whisk you up to 90 miles an hour along the coast. Riding the Surfliner allows you to see scenic coast areas not viewable by car. On a trip from Los Angeles … [Read more...]

The Pismo Beach Car Show is a highly regarded classic car and street rod exhibition held over three days. The event occurs in and around the Pismo Beach Pier and expands throughout the downtown area of Pismo Beach on the West Coast. Every year, on the third weekend of June, an auto show showcases … [Read more...]

How to save $34.00 at Magic Mountain Theme Park The only way to save on Magic Mountian tickets is to purchase the tickets online from the Six Flags website. For many years they offered tickets through affiliate websites. Not anymore. Tickets at the gate are $114.99. If you purchase online at the … [Read more...]

Don't forget your pooch next time you take a trip to the beach. Don't like to get out, too, and Huntington Beach Dog Beach is the perfect place to take them. Located between Lifeguard Towers 20 and 24, HB dog beach is a year-round water playground for canines of every shape and size. HB dog … [Read more...]

Situated between Venice Beach to the north and south of Playa del Rey near the mouth of Ballona Creek, Marina del Rey is an outdoor hub of activity surrounded by high-rise condos, hotels, apartments, shops, and restaurants. The marina is one of the largest artificial small-boat harbors in the … [Read more...]

Oxnard attracts many visitors with its sweeping agricultural pastures, majestic ocean views, and cool Pacific breezes. It's a unique blend of maritime adventure and natural resources. Nestled together in a 36-square-mile ecological tapestry known as California's strawberry and lima bean capital, … [Read more...]

San Juan Hot Springs adjacent to Highway 74 has seen better days. There is not much left except for a couple of pools of hot steamy water. In the 60s and early 70s, San Juan Hot Springs was a hippie hangout. Before that, there were San Juan Capistrano Hot Springs. In the late 1800s, a … [Read more...]

Amidst the lively hustle and bustle of Downtown Los Angeles sits the historic Grand Central Market. Since its doors opened in 1917, the Grand Central Market has represented and celebrated the diverse array of cultures and cuisines in the Los Angeles area almost a century ago. If you are familiar … [Read more...]

One day, one adventure, one exciting ride at a time Southern California Guided Motorcycle Tours for locals and tourists. All guides are experienced California motorcycle riders who enjoy sharing their favorite rides and spots. They will take you from the big city to known and unknown places, making … [Read more...]

Things To Do Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day weekend is the start of summer in Southern California, even though the official first day of summer is not until mid-June. We have compiled a list of the fun and exciting things to do over Memorial Day weekend. Our picks are in no particular order and … [Read more...]