World War II Radar Station B-71 was disguised as a farm. PHOTO CREDIT LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Little-Known California Travel Destinations 

California has a host of iconic locations we’ve all traveled to, probably more than once. In addition to the many iconic California landmarks like the Hollywood Sign, Yosemite National Park

Beer fest or fair food? What’s your choice?©ADOBESTOCK

It’s California Fair and Festival Time 

Summer is calling, it’s time to plan your California fairs and festivals fun. California is home to more than 3,000 festivals and fairs annually. There are festivals for just about

The Rose Bowl will play host to six FIFA Club World matches this summer from June 15 through July 25 with some of soccer’s most prominent clubs. PHOTO CREDIT FIFA and ADOBESTOCK

What’s New in  SoCal

Southern California is always buzzing with new attractions, events, shows, music, restaurants and more. It’s hard to keep up with all that there is to do in our own backyard. 

Candlelight Concerts will be held throughout the spring and summer at venues throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Photo Fever.

Magnificent Music 

Music is in the air throughout Southern California and the Santa Clarita Valley. Enjoy these unique and popular musical experiences.  Candlelight Concert Series  Info feverup.com/en/los-angeles  The Candlelight Concert series has a

Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch with a view at Perch in downtown Los Angeles. Photo Perch LA.

Create New Mother’s Day Memories 

Mother’s Day 2025 will fall on Sunday, May 11. No one will ever love you like your mother. Show your mom why she is the most important and special woman

Opened to the public in 2009, Fort Ord Dunes State Park provides nearly 1,000 acres dedicated to public land with beautiful views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. ©ADOBESTOCK

This Spring Explore Monterey County 

The most popular tourist experiences in Monterey County include the shops at Cannery Row, the links at Pebble Beach, cruising the scenic 17-Mile Drive, exploring the rugged coast of Big

Cannonball in San Diego offers a spectacular beach view along with cocktails, sushi and an Asian-fusion menu. Photo Courtesy Cannonball

Remarkable Rooftops in Southern California 

Enjoy a true Southern California lifestyle experience with breathtaking views from some of SoCal’s most impressive rooftops. This list spotlights the most unique rooftop bars, restaurants and attractions, with tips

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad will be open to the public until May 11, Mother’s Day. Photo Flower Fields.

Escape to the Flower Fields of Carlsbad 

The Flower Fields of Carlsbad are in bloom now and can be visisted from now until May 11. The fields are 55-acres of colorful ranunculus flowers where guests can walk

Exploring the Redwoods. ©ADOBESTOCK

NATIONAL PARK WEEK 

National Park Week 2025 will be held April 19-27. This is the time to show your love for these national treasures and celebrate the National Park Service.  On Aug. 25,

Santa Clarita libraries offer books and more! Beyond the adventures within books, the library offers it’s own adventures. PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

National Library Week is April 6-12 

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities.  The week includes several “celebration days” recognizing

The colorful hot air balloons floating above Temecula Valley at the Temecula Valley Balloon festival is a site to see. Add in the change to taste local wines, beer and gourmet eats and you won’t want to miss this June event. ©ADOBESTOCK

It’s Food and Wine Festival Season

California has some of the best, and most prestigious food and wine festivals in the United States. Many of them sell out early so get your tickets now and plan

You can easily save money and increase your nutrients by growing your own garden. ©ADOBE STOCK

Grow Your Own Salad Bowl 

It’s easy to grow your own “salad bowl.” Lettuce, radishes, tomatoes and other salad ingredients can be grown in containers in your backyard or on your patio. Add in a

Explore California’s 12 Travel Regions 

California is home to 12 distinct travel regions encompassing cities and small towns sprawling across deserts, valleys, beaches and mountains.  While differing from one another in climate, location and offerings,

Enjoy Irish food, music and fun at several different locations around town on St. Patrick’s Day. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Make it a Weekend of St. Patrick’s Day Fun

St. Patrick’s Day falls on Monday, March 17 which means you can make it a three-day weekend celebrating the “wearing o’ the green.” ‘A Couple of Blaguards’ The MAIN, 24266

Enjoy a meet and greet with mermaids during Mermaid March. Photo Courtesy Ventura Harbor Village.

Mermaid Month in Ventura 

There’s something about mermaids that enchant not only children, but also adults of all ages.  Folklore, literature and film are awash with stories of mermaids, the sirens of the sea. 

Learn a new skill like basket weaving, resin pouring or jewelry design during National Craft Month. Photo Credit Pixabay.

March is National Craft Month 

Remember when COVID-19 was raging all around us and we all took up sourdough bread baking and making vision boards from old magazines?  As life returned to the “new normal”

One of the newest arrivals on the “food trail” scene is the Oxnard Taco Trail. ©ADOBESTOCK

Exploring the Oxnard Taco Trail

As culinary tourism increases nationwide, local tourist boards throughout California are finding that establishing food and drink “trails” are a tasty way to increase tourism. One of the newest arrivals

Modesto’s nut orchards have hundreds of thousands of acres planted in almonds. All commercially produced almonds in the United States are grown in California and almonds are California's leading agricultural export. Photo California Welcome Center.

Adventure Awaits on the Almond Blossom Cruise 

Four hours north of Santa Clarita, around the city of Modesto, the annual display of almond orchards in full bloom is a month-long display of breathtaking pink and white blossoms.