Road trips. California. These three together in a single sentence are enough to elicit any road-tripping fan’s innermost travel fantasies and desires. With hundreds of miles of coastline, pristine national forests, valleys, and some of the best resorts in the country, what better way to see it than by road trip? But where should you…
Most people associate the city of Los Angeles with rows of palm trees, endless sunshine, and plenty of posh places to eat, drink, and be seen. Lots of folks are unaware that Los Angeles is also home to an ancient crude oil reserve that trapped countless plants and animals in its sticky pools. The La…
If you have ever walked down a city street and found yourself fretting because your favorite neon sign or hot dog stand is no longer there, a trip to the Valley Relics Museum in Los Angeles, California is an absolute must. Valley Relics Museum founder Tommy Gelinas spent decades collecting discarded restaurant menus, dusty ashtrays,…
Most casual pedestrians strolling through the San Francisco neighborhood of Bayview are unaware that there is 6-story castle tucked away behind a tall fence. In 1870, British immigrant John Hamlin Burnell was inspired to build a Norman-style castle in his adopted home of San Francisco. Burnell was able to start a brewery called Albion Porter…
When most people think of Alcatraz, they immediately think of a foreboding island which was home to an infamous prison where some of America’s most notorious criminals were detained. Alcatraz Island is much more than the site of a former federal prison. The island is also home to a garden of rare roses, a bird…
If you’re yearning to see some striking red rock formations but don’t feel like braving the crowds at popular National Parks like Zion, consider visiting Red Rock Canyon State Park in Cantil, California instead. California may be the most populated state in the US, but there are still a few hidden natural wonders that don’t…
From a distance, the basalt columns of Devils Postpile National Monument look like a fortified fence that was constructed to protect an ominous castle. It is hard to believe that the stunning, symmetrical columns and octagonal rocks of Devils Postpile were not built by human hands. Instead, they were forged by a 400-foot deep lake…
If you’re a soda pop lover, Galco’s Soda Pop Stop in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles is truly heaven on Earth. Galco’s is an independent, family-owned store which features regional and imported hand-crafted soda, unusual flavors, and the opportunity to create your own pop. If you’re searching for a kosher soda, all natural…
