Veterans Day 2018
Flags Fly for the United States Military at Forest Lawn’s Veterans Day 2018 Celebration In a spectacular and patriotic celebration, Forest Lawn Memorial—Parks & Mortuaries will honor veterans with the Veterans Day 2018 event at Forest Lawn—Hollywood Hills. The free event will recognize the dedicated service of the members of the United States military with parachute jumpers, a flyover, patriotic music, a rifle salute, an...
Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Christmas Tree Lighting
Mission San Juan Capistrano will celebrate this holiday season by holding its first-ever Christmas Tree Lighting program as part its long-standing annual Christmas at the Mission event. The December 1st event will usher in more than 37 days of tree lighting and holiday experiences for the public, ending January 6, 2019. The Mission’s annual holiday program held every year on the first Saturday of December is a tradition which began...
Top Ten Places to Visit in Southern California
By Kasey Hamilton Our vast community is filled with so much to see and do that the choices can be overwhelming — there are countless places to visit, but here are our top ten SoCal destinations. Griffith Observatory The Griffith Observatory is one of California’s most cosmic getaways. For those interested in astronomy, the observatory has a planetarium, public telescopes, and other planetary exhibits. It also...
Southern California’s Signature Stairways
Southern California’s unique topographic contours have allowed for not only several “secret” outdoor stairways, but ones that wrap around, descend along hike paths, and surprise in sinuous fashion. Up until now, there have been eight stairwells in particular that were usually encountered by only land explorers, though are now revealed for all to revel in. * La Mesa Public Stairs Located in La Mesa, CA on Windsor Drive...
17 Places San Diegans Don’t Want Visitors to Know About
Rubbing elbows with locals can offer visitors a unique look at a destination, but knowing where to go can be tricky, especially when San Diegans want to keep their favorite hangouts a secret. Amidst San Diego’s vast and varied landscape—ranging from a bustling city center and nifty neighborhoods to 70 miles of sparkling coastline—are special spots and neighborhood gems (some hidden in plain sight) just waiting to be discovered. From...
Romantic Coastal Escapes
Southern California landscapes are among the most romantic in the world. Our coastline is rimmed with beautiful resorts overlooking glistening Pacific sunsets and wave-washed sandy beaches from San Diego to Santa Barbara. If you live in or near San Diego, check out the award-winning Westgate Hotel’s offerings. It’s featuring French-inspired getaways in several price categories such as Je t’aime (I Love You)...
