Most of us work hard all year and may even scrimp on other things in order to afford a nice vacation. It’s our chance to relax and recharge, to play and unwind and, sometimes, to spend time with loved ones…
Roughly 75 miles north of Mexico and 400 miles south from San Francisco, “The City of Angels” has one of the world’s most idyllic climates. Los Angeles enjoys around 284 sunny days each year, and it’s definitely a good place…
About three million people live in San Diego County, roughly half of them in the city of San Diego, itself. The Golden State’s second largest city bills itself as “America’s Finest City,” which may seem like hyperbole… until you travel…
While Orange County is one of the smallest southern California counties in terms of area, it’s the third most populous county in the state. Largely agricultural when it separated from Los Angeles County in 1889, the completion of a trolley…
While the two other Southern California areas — Los Angeles and Orange County — have the best known California amusement parks, there are some unique San Diego theme park offerings you should consider for your vacation on weekend getaway. We…
Many of San Diego’s 90+ museums are in or near the city-center area, with Balboa Park — the city’s cultural heart — hosting 17 of them. If you are a museum-lover, you may want to consider purchasing the money-saving Balboa…
When some people visit San Diego, the only things on their list to see are a sandy beach and the Pacific Ocean… and they might even include a hiking trail if it leads to the beach. Others might add a…
The attractions list below sets out some of the area’s entertaining man-made attractions, organized by area for your convenience. A separate type of man-made attractions — those more geared toward education — are covered in our Orange County Museums article….
Orange County is where Americans love of amusement and theme parks began, although reasonable minds may differ on exactly which “Walter” fathered the industry – Walter Knott or Walter Elias Disney. In the 1920s, the Knott family sold berries and…
There’s an interesting array of Orange County museums for your education and enjoyment, and while the list below may not be exhaustive, it highlights some of the most popular ones. You may also want to review information about museums in…
In addition to the Los Angeles attraction list below, as you plan your vacation or getaway you also may want to review information about the beautiful Los Angeles area beaches, our Los Angeles County museum article and our LA water…
With so many museums in Los Angeles and its surrounding area, you’re almost certain to find something in the list below to enhance your vacation, getaway or holiday. The list is not exhaustive; rather, it highlights some of the most…