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

Last Modified: July 12, 2020 //  by Anda //  21 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: California, Destinations, Reviews, United StatesTag: Restaurant Reviews

“The Crucifixion” – the Largest Religious Painting Ever Painted

Last Modified: December 12, 2020 //  by Anda //  30 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: California, Destinations, North America, United StatesTag: Los Angeles, Unusual Places

image showing the desert super bloom

Where (and When) to See the California Desert Super Bloom

Last Modified: January 7, 2021 //  by Anda //  25 Comments

Unlike other parts of the United States where the wet winter weather causes a lot of trouble, California thrives in rain. Especially California’s lifeless and arid-looking desert, which is magically transformed by rain into a stunning super bloom of colorful wild flowers. Unfortunately, the extraordinary California desert super bloom  is something quite rare in this barren area. Most of the …

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Category: California, Destinations, United StatesTag: Travel Tips

Pasadena Rose Parade

Guide to the Pasadena Rose Parade

Last Modified: July 12, 2020 //  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: California, Destinations, United StatesTag: Los Angeles, Unique places

Top-Rated Attractions in Santa Barbara, California

Last Modified: January 15, 2021 //  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: Travel Itineraries

Visiting Mission San Antonio de Padua in California

Last Modified: July 12, 2020 //  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 San Francisco and San Diego. A Brief History of the …

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Category: California, Destinations, United StatesTag: Castles and Fortresses

Hearst Castle

The Untold Story of Hearst Castle and its Controversial ‘King’

Last Modified: September 2, 2020 //  by Anda //  35 Comments

Coastal California has always been a place of big affluence and monster mansions, but nothing comes close to the Hearst Castle, the glamorous San Simeon estate of newspaper magnate William R. Hearst. Hearst Castle holds many secrets and untold stories, but perhaps the most intriguing one is its own story.

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Category: California, Destinations, United StatesTag: Castles and Fortresses

Hiking the Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail

Last Modified: March 31, 2020 //  by Anda //  17 Comments

If you are ever in Palm Springs, California, don’t miss the Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail, one of the most beautiful areas of the in the Sonoran Desert of the Coachella Valley. This 2 mile loop that travels through a dramatic desert landscape on a narrow rocky trail is one of the hidden gems in the USA. …

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Category: California, Destinations, United StatesTag: Hiking trips

View of Lake Arrowhead

How to Have Fun in Lake Arrowhead, California – a Local’s Guide

Last Modified: August 11, 2020 //  by Anda //  21 Comments

Not many visitors to Los Angeles know about the stunningly beautiful mountain resort of Lake Arrowhead, only 80 miles away from the city. Sitting at an elevation of almost 6,000 feet, this place is a countless resource of recreational activities. In this post I’ll share with you the best things to do in Lake Arrowhead, as well …

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Category: California, Destinations, North America, United StatesTag: Travel Itineraries

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