Simi Valley is a city of nearly 130,000 residents that’s located in Southern California’s Ventura County. Simi Valley’s convenient location near a number of major highways gives visitors easy access to some of the Los Angeles area’s premier attractions. But it’s relatively rural setting has a pleasant way of making most guests feel like they’re …
Van Nuys is the most populous municipality in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. Located in central LA County, it’s close to many of the state’s major highways, making travel and day trips easy for those looking to experience many of Southern California’s premier attractions quickly. Van Nuys was founded in the early 20th century. Though …
Concord is a city of approximately 130,000 residents that’s located in central California’s Contra Costa County. About 60 kilometers east of San Francisco, it was founded more than 150 years ago when the area was mostly wild and undeveloped. Unfortunately, the days of inexpensive land and wide-open spaces are largely gone, but those visiting Concord …
Located just a few kilometers east of downtown LA, East Los Angeles is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Though it can be a tad on the gritty side for some mainstream travelers, it’s full of artistic, cultural, and historical attractions that tend to highlight its Hispanic roots. There’s really no better place in the …
Visalia is a city of nearly 140,000 residents that’s located in the geographic center of the state. The San Joaquin Valley, which Visalia is part of, is largely dedicated to agriculture. It supplies the majority of fresh produce consumed around the country each year. Visalia is about 300 kilometers east of San Francisco, and the …
Though it’s more of a household name than the city it’s a part of, Valencia is just one municipality that lies within the borders of Santa Clarita. Together they’re located in LA County, about 30 minutes northwest of the downtown area, depending on traffic. Though many visitors to Valencia opt for day trips to Southern …
Pasadena is a city of more than 140,000 residents located about ten miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. It may be most well-known for its annual Tournament of Roses parade and the Rose Bowl football game that features high-profile Midwest and West Coast teams, but it’s also a center for technology, industry, and the arts. …
Perhaps more than anywhere else in the country, Hollywood represents the glamorous West Coast lifestyle and high-profile world of movie stars and moguls that visitors from all over the globe find particularly alluring. Hollywood is located just a stone’s throw from downtown Los Angeles and is situated in the center of some of the area’s …
Renowned around the world for being the home of Hollywood, Los Angeles is an incredible place to visit that boasts a host of famous and iconic sights. Besides the Hollywood Hills, Sunset Strip, and Universal Studios, the ‘City of Angels’ is also blessed with a warm and welcoming climate and lots of fantastic beaches. As …
For much of its existence dating back to the latter years of the 19th century, the land in and around Fullerton was largely dedicated to agriculture. The weather and soil are perfect for growing a variety of citrus fruits like Valencia oranges and grapefruit, but over the years, its economy has transitioned to one based …