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Things to do in Los Angeles in December

How to Have Fun in Los Angeles in December

Last Modified: July 29, 2026 //  by Anda //  20 Comments

Southern California is one of the best places to visit during the winter months. With daytime temperatures in the upper 70s, winter will be the last thing on your mind at this time of year. But even though it’s not cold outside, L.A. surely dresses up for the Holidays and puts on a real show in December. …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, United StatesTag: CITY BREAKS

Tio’s Tacos Restaurant in Riverside, California – A Monumental Fantasy Made Real

Last Modified: July 30, 2026 //  by Anda //  25 Comments

From its façade on Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside, California, Tio’s Tacos Restaurant looks like any other Mexican eatery. But behind the wrought-iron fence, between trees and shrubs, lies a unexpected world of bizarre creations.

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Category: BEYOND THE GUIDEBOOK, California, North America, United States

Deep Creek Hot springs

Soaking With Naked People at the Deep Creek Hot Springs

Last Modified: October 20, 2026 //  by Anda //  66 Comments

We’ve been hiking in the mounting around Lake Arrowhead, California, for a long time and never heard about the Deep Creek Hot Springs before. Until one day when another herhiker told us about a cluster of natural hot springs in an isolated canyon in the San Bernardino Mountains.

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, United StatesTag: HIKING TRIPS

“The Crucifixion” – the Largest Painting Ever Painted

Last Modified: July 30, 2026 //  by Anda //  39 Comments

Somewhere in the Verdugo Hills, between Downtown Los Angeles and Glendale, lies the largest religious painting ever painted: The Crucifixion. The painting is displayed in the Hall of the Crucifixion, a massive structure which is part of the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale. At the top of the building is a huge cross that lights …

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Category: BEYOND THE GUIDEBOOK, California, North America, United StatesTag: CITY BREAKS

image depicting the California super bloom

California Super Bloom – Where and Where to See It

Last Modified: July 30, 2026 //  by Anda //  25 Comments

Spring is undeniably a perfect time in Southern California, when even the arid desert comes to life. And as spring is approaching, so is the potential for wild flowers and even a vibrant California “super bloom” in some areas. But what is a super bloom? The “super bloom” is a phenomenon where California’s deserts get …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, United States

Secrets of Southern California – Laguna Beach Festival of Arts

Last Modified: October 20, 2026 //  by Anda //  20 Comments

Living in Southern California means being part of one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cultural landscapes. From visual arts, home decor and fashion, to music festivals, opera and jazz, you get a wide variety of events that can keep you busy year round. Among these cultural events there is one that often passes unnoticed, despite its 85 years of …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, United StatesTag: CITY BREAKS, COASTAL ESCAPES

Pasadena Rose Parade

The Ultimate Guide to the Pasadena Rose Parade

Last Modified: July 30, 2026 //  by Anda //  3 Comments

The Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade, is an annual tradition in Pasadena, California. The event takes place every year on New Year’s day, rain or shine. If New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, the parade will take place on Monday, January 2nd. The Rose Parade in Pasadena is one …

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Category: BEYOND THE GUIDEBOOK, California, DESTINATIONS, United StatesTag: CITY BREAKS

Top-Rated Attractions in Santa Barbara, California

Last Modified: July 30, 2026 //  by Anda //  20 Comments

Celebrities, beaches, wine, red tiles and beautiful gardens are just some of the things that made the relaxed town of Santa Barbara famous. Most visitors to the city spend their time at the beach or near the fancy boutiques along State Street, which is also home to some of the fanciest Airbnbs in Santa Barbara. But there are …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, United StatesTag: CITY BREAKS, COASTAL ESCAPES

Visiting Mission San Antonio de Padua in California

Last Modified: July 30, 2026 //  by Anda //  13 Comments

Just a few miles north of Paso Robles, in the middle of the Hunter-Liggett Military Base, lies the most remote mission in California. Mission San Antonio de Padua was the 3rd mission build by Father Junipero Serra, the Franciscan priest who founded the first nine of the 21 Spanish missions between downtown San Francisco and San Diego. A Brief History of …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, United StatesTag: HISTORIC PLACES

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