Itinerary Ideas to Inspire Your Next Adventure
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.
Tio’s Tacos Restaurant in Riverside, California – A Monumental Fantasy Made RealRead More
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 …
“The Crucifixion” – the Largest Religious Painting Ever PaintedRead More
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 …
Where (and When) to See the California Desert Super BloomRead More
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 …
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 …
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 …
Visiting Mission San Antonio de Padua in CaliforniaRead More
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.
The Untold Story of Hearst Castle and its Controversial ‘King’Read More
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. …
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 …
How to Have Fun in Lake Arrowhead, California – a Local’s GuideRead More
