Tag: “Southern California”

49 places found.

  1. Mono Lake State Reserve

    A massive saline lake in the sierras, Mono Lake has no outlet and is the natural collection point for all of the salts and minerals that wash down out of the mountains. This high mineral concentration has over the many years formed giant tufa, or calcium carbonate spires that jut up out of the lake like stalagmites.

  2. Chinatown

    The largest Chinatown outside of Asia.

  3. Preston Castle

    This "castle", located in Ione, CA, was built between 1890 and 1894 specifically to be used as a correctional facility for young boys. It was in use until 1960 when a new facility was built nearby.

  4. Stearns Wharf

  5. Club Quarters in San Francisco

    If you can't afford a cruise, set sail for a weekend at San Francisco's Club Quarters. This Financial District hotel's low ceilings and metal swinging doors give you the illusion of being booked into a ship's interior cabin.

  6. Bay to breakers

    Started as a race through San Francisco in 1912 "Bay to Breakers" has become to more than a sports event. It has grown to a huge party throughout the whole city that no one should miss, when being in the bay area on the third sunday of may.

  7. Narrow Gate Vineyards

    This is a small, boutique winery located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of northern California. The winery is owned and operated by the Hildebrand family.

  8. Pt. Dume

    Pt. Dume state beach features some of the most beautiful scenery in LA county.

  9. The Old Sugar Mill

    This old sugar beet mill is in the process of being refurbished into a wine tasting area for small, boutique wineries. It currently houses 5 tasting rooms and a small retail shop.

  10. World's Biggest Dinosaur's

    Cabazon, California is home to "The World's Largest Dinosours." They can be found just off of California Highway 10 on the way to Palm Springs. The dinosaurs include a T-Rex ("Mr.