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This is California through the Eyes of an Enthusiast
California is as vast and diverse as an individual country, providing endless opportunities for exploration no matter what type of adventure a person prefers. From the North to the south, there are forests to cities, beaches to deserts, valleys to the mountains, seasoned by the people who call this great state their home. They give the land diversity and create a richness that not only makes this a great place to see natural wonders, but also to explore the unique threads that weave a tapestry of a bountiful state.
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How to Do Disney Like a Pro
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Ideas for Unique Family Photos
You don't have to be a professional photographer to take some amazing photos of your family, or yourself. Get some great ideas for locations as well as amateur tips.
Tips for Traveling with kids
Whether taking a weekend road trip or going abroad, this list will give you some great tips how to make your trip a little bit smoother.
Faces of California
This is a photo gallery of people who do an awesome job in their chosen fields, whether paid or volunteer. They represent the varied landscape of talent in California.
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General Patton Memorial Museum
thecaliforniac • April 16Educational, Family Friendly, Historic Place, Museums, Southern California, Southern California- Inland Desert, Uncategorized Desert, Educational, Family Friendly, general patton memorial museum, Historic, Museums, Southern California
In the vast desert between Palm Desert and the California/Arizona border is a little nugget of U.S. History. The General Patton Memorial Museum is conveniently located at a routine pit stop along Interstate 10 freeway, making it an easy quick visit for your adventures on the way out of California, or if…
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Beauty and Authenticity at Hsi Lai Temple
thecaliforniac • February 15Art, Educational, Events, Family Friendly, Los Angeles County, Religious, Seasonal, Southern California, Southern California-Los Angeles, Uncategorized, Unusual Architecture, Art, Educational, Family Friendly, Los Angeles, Photography, Relaxing, Religious, Seasonal, Southern California, Temple, Unusual
Happy Year of the Monkey!! I absolutely LOVE Chinese New Year! There is something so festive about it, something that really resonates with me and my love of fresh starts and new beginnings. Based in a culture where good fortune is always the coveted prize, rituals and traditions of this…
Star Wars takes over Disneyland with Season of the Force
thecaliforniac • February 8Amusement Parks, Disneyland, Events, Family Friendly, Orange County, Southern California, Southern California-Los Angeles, Travel Tips, Uncategorized Amusement Parks, Disneyland, Family Friendly, season of the force, Southern California, Star Wars, Travel Tips
Things are officially taking place now at Disneyland in preparation for the new Star Wars Land. The northwestern side of the park is now closed, shutting down for good the beloved petting zoo and Big Thunder Ranch BBQ restaurant. We will be without Fantasmic, the Disneyland railroad, and Rivers of…
Cultivating the Spirit of Adventure
thecaliforniac • January 15Opinion, Thoughts, Travel Tips, Uncategorized Lifestyle, Living in the moment, Opinion, spirit of adventure, Thoughts, Travel Tips
What does the Spirit of Adventure mean to you? As we begin a fresh new year ahead, I want to take a moment to talk about new year's resolutions and living in the moment. Like most people I know, I have had an incredibly busy holiday season. I was literally…
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch Like a Forest of Tranquility
thecaliforniac • December 1Art, Family Friendly, Southern California, Southern California- Inland Desert, Southern California-Los Angeles, Uncategorized, Unusual Art, Desert, elmer s bottle tree ranch, Family Friendly, Los Angeles, Southern California, Unusual
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch I am a complete sucker for art installations, but not necessarily the type that you would find at a museum, but rather the kind that sits along the road, outside, enduring the elements of nature day after day. Perhaps it is because they oftentimes are as…
Elvis and his Palm Springs Honeymoon Hideaway
thecaliforniac • November 4Educational, Historic Place, Museums, Southern California, Southern California- Inland Desert, Southern California-Los Angeles, Uncategorized, Unusual Architecture, Art, Desert, Educational, Famous People, Historic, Museums, Palm Springs, Photography, Southern California, Tours, Unusual
Tucked away in a tiny cul-de-sac in an upscale postmodern neighborhood in Palm Springs, sits a house that is made famous by one person- Elvis. As if the home didn't have enough bragging rights already from its history, design, and previous owners, the most lasting and powerful connection came as the Midas…
Watts Towers and Their Rising of Purpose
thecaliforniac • October 20Art, Educational, Historic Place, Los Angeles County, Museums, Southern California, Southern California-Los Angeles, Uncategorized Art, Educational, Historic, Los Angeles, Museums, Southern California, Tours
When a vision is born, sometimes the human spirit will stop at nothing to achieve the fulfillment of their goals. So is the story of Simon Rodia, an immigrant born in Ribottoli, Italy in 1879 that immigrated to the United States when he was barely just 14. He came to America…
European Gondola Adventure in Our Own California Back Yard
thecaliforniac • September 30Beach, Family Friendly, Los Angeles County, Southern California, Southern California-Los Angeles, Uncategorized Family Friendly, Los Angeles, Ocean, Relaxing, Romantic, Southern California, Tours
One of the most dreamy of destinations for many Americans is a visit to the romantic Italy, where one could ride a romantic gondola through canals that are rich in beauty and history. In Southern California, within the city of Long Beach, is a tucked away little community called Naples…
The Bunny Museum-The Hoppiest Place in the World
thecaliforniac • August 13Educational, Family Friendly, Los Angeles County, Museums, Pasadena, Southern California, Southern California-Los Angeles, Uncategorized, Unusual Educational, Family Friendly, Los Angeles, Museums, Pasadena, Southern California, Tournament of Roses, Unusual
I'm always on the hunt for a truly unique place to write about, and when the Bunny Museum was brought to my attention, I couldn't resist the opportunity to visit. It is one of those places that is best described in the numerous awards that it has received, from adjectives…
San Juan Capistrano- A town full of charm and history
thecaliforniac • July 1Educaional, Family Friendly, Getting Around, Historic Place, Missions of California, Museums, Orange County, Southern California, Southern California-Los Angeles, Southern California-San Diego, Travel Tips, Uncategorized Church, Destination City, Educational, Family Friendly, Gardens, Photography, San Diego, Southern California, Train, Travel Tips
Sometimes a town can be so full of things to do that the city becomes a destination in and of itself. The town of San Juan Capistrano is a perfect destination city that can make you feel as if you've travelled into another time or place. Just 55 miles south…
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