SoCal is on everybody’s top destination because it is both endlessly remarkable and breathtakingly beautiful. SoCal offers a multitude of bucket-list-worthy adventures, with breath-taking beaches, year-round sunny weather, and quirky attractions. Whether you enjoy theme parks or nature excursions, Southern California is the place to be.
And, given the abundance of attractions in Southern California, we understand how difficult it can be to choose which ones to visit. That is why we have compiled a list of the best things to do in Southern California.
Orange County California Best Places To Visit
Things to do Orange County California Centrally located in Southern California making it the perfect starting point for your day trips. You don’t have to venture too far to find…
Things to do in the California Desert Regions
California has two deserts, the Mojave and the Colorado. Both of these regions offer many interesting places to explore. From the hottest place in the United States, Death Valley to…
Family Things to do in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Attractions for the Family It’s not hard to convince someone to visit Santa Barbara. Known as the American Riviera and only an hour and half north of Los…
Best South Bay Restaurants
In just the last few years, the South Bay has exploded onto the Southern California dining scene and this section features my favorite local restaurants! Check out these waterfront restaurants…
Best Manhattan Beach Restaurants
It’s difficult not to feel an odd sense of utopia wash over you as you drive down the coast and into Manhattan Beach. After all, this is the land of…
Best Redondo Beach Restaurants
Redondo Beach is one of three beach cities in Los Angeles County, California, located in the Greater Los Angeles area’s South Bay region. The population was 66,748 at the time…
Best Torrance Restaurants
This South Bay city, with its laid-back vibe and lively shopping centers, provides plenty of opportunities for fun and adventure. This town, like most upbeat cities in California, is packed…
Best Hermosa Beach Restaurants
Here are the best Hermosa Beach restaurants near beaches, ranging from breakfast spots to beachfront spots for a romantic dinner. See the restaurant map above and the list of Hermosa…
Best El Segundo Restaurants
To put it mildly, the South Bay is massive. There are almost as many restaurants as there are beach volleyball courts along the stretch from LAX to San Pedro. From…
South Bay Farmers’ Markets
The South Bay has several terrific Farmers’ Markets throughout the week. These are great community amenities that provide an opportunity to shop locally for the freshest, seasonal produce available, in…
South Bay Breweries
South Bay Craft Beer Breweries, Brewpubs & Tap Rooms Over the last few years, the South Bay has become a major player in the Craft Beer Scene with numerous breweries,…
Live Music in Redondo Beach
Hermosa & Redondo Beach Live Music Venues If you’re in the mood for live music, the South Bay has a wide variety of live music venues to choose from. From…
Historic Landmarks in Hollywood
Hollywood Historic Landmarks Hollywood, home to one of the world’s most famous signs, symbolizes style and fashion, arts and culture to millions around the world. Griffith Park, the Hollywood Entertainment…
Top 4 Los Angeles Ice Cream Shops
In Los Angeles, they take our ice cream very seriously. With just one quick Yelp search you’ll quickly understand what I am talking about. From more classic spots like Yogurtland…
Point Fermin Lighthouse, San Pedro CA
Visit Point Fermin Lighthouse For many years the Point Fermin Lighthouse has been at the top of my list as “one of the places I need to visit.” I have…
Disneyland With Kids Survival Guide
Enough said. Well, almost, a lot of people with children will visit “The happiest place on earth”. I, am not a huge fan. But, I do enjoy the rollercoaster and…
Guide to Craft Beer in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown L.A. Arts District Craft Beer Guide The revitalized Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles is one of the most exciting neighborhoods in L.A., with new lofts, galleries, restaurants and…
Los Angeles Plaza Historic District
Los Angeles Plaza Historic District (El Pueblo de Los Angeles). Sound familiar? I doubt it. But what if I mentioned Olvera Street? I bet you would know exactly what I…
Lost LA: 7 Historic Mansions You Need To Visit
Historic Mansion Tours in Los Angeles From pop-up museums to food events and everything in between it easy to get distracted with all the new and exciting things happening in…
Top 15 California Lighthouses to Visit
Tour California Lighthouse Guide When the California Gold Rush came into full swing in 1850, California and the San Francisco Bay became a magnet for tall ships delivering goods and…
Disneyland During the Christmas Holiday Season
Disneyland during the Christmas holiday season is magical enough to warm the most cynical of hearts. It’s hard to stay jaded when surrounded with delighted children, fully committed character actors,…
Family Friendly Los Angeles Vacations
A vacation in Los Angeles can take on many forms, but the stereotype (and most popular) involves tours around the homes of famous people, learning to surf some of the…
Santa Barbara California Vacation Guide
What to See and Do in Santa Barbara CA. Santa Barbara California, with its abundance of palm trees and lovely weather year round, has a Spanish-Mediterranean ambience. The Santa Ynez…
Southern California Campgrounds By The Beach
Use this Southern California beaches camping guide to learn about campground facilities and amenities, so you can decide which would be a good fit for your next trip. Whether you…
Top 10 best tourist attractions in Santa Ana
Santa Ana is one of the most populous city of Orange County State. In terms of wide population, Santa Ana also ranks high in the cities of United States. On…
Top 10 best tourist attractions in Irvine
Inhabited about 2000 years ago by the Gabrieleño indigenous group, the land was later explored by a Spanish explorer which has now become a master-planned city of Orange County, California,…
Top 10 best tourist attractions in Riverside CA
Riverside is a city of United States, California. The city is located behind the Santa Ana River, thus named as the riverside city. The city is part of the county…
5 Tips for Visiting Anza Borrego CA
The largest desert park in the United States lies just two hours east of San Diego with 500 miles of dirt roads to explore its vast wilderness. But don’t let…
Point Loma & Ocean Beach
Point Loma is one of the Jewels of San Diego, California. A 150-year-old lighthouse crowns the seaward tip of Point Loma. It is now a museum featuring all the furnishings…
3 Perfect Day trips near San Diego
Well hello there, August. The slow easiness of summer is finally starting to sink in. While the first few months of the season were packed with over-stimulating, big-buzz events like…
Encinitas California Beach Vacation
Spending some vacation time in Encinitas California should be pretty laid back. There are several beaches, a botanical garden, an annual street fair and a lagoon for bird watching. It’s…