Visiting The Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History
Visiting the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a great weekend outing in Santa Barbara, especially if you have kids. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History houses regional exhibits covering animals, birds, sea life, minerals, history, art, and so much more. This museum is fairly small, so it only takes a few hours to walk through it and see all of the exhibits. One of the most unique attractions here is the outdoor garden that has moving life-size dinosaurs – so fun for little kids! This museum is also associated with the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center on the Santa Barbara Pier. You could be…
Visiting Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Located in downtown Los Angeles, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is one of the best museums to visit in California, with over 35 million artifacts in its collection. As parents to two little kids, we’re always searching for fun and engaging activities to do in Southern California. From enormous dinosaur displays and interactive exhibits to outdoor hiking trails, there is plenty to keep the little ones occupied for hours! Here is my guide covering everything you need to know for visiting the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Museum Highlights A quick overview of the Natural History Museum of L.A. County: Entrance cost: Hours: 9:30 am…
12 Best Ghost Towns To Visit In California
California is home to many historical towns that thrived in the 1800s, thanks to the abundance of gold, silver, and oil that was mined in the State. Over time, these towns were abandoned, leaving behind empty houses, streets, and decay. Many of them have since been restored and are open to the public for visitation. If you feel like stepping back in time, I cover 12 of the best ghost towns to visit in California. Whether you’re a history buff or looking for unique stops to see on a road trip, add these ghost towns to your California bucket list! Tip: Be sure to check out my interactive Google Map…
Visiting Silver City Ghost Town In Bodfish, California
Silver City Ghost Town is an open-air museum located in Bodfish, California, featuring old historic houses. There are about 20 different western-style buildings preserved at the Silver City Ghost Town from the local area, and all are at least 100 years old! We were visiting Lake Isabella in the winter, but due to the cold weather, there wasn’t that much that we could see and do in the area, especially outdoors. The Silver City Ghost Town seemed like a quick, fun attraction that’s open and accessible all year long. If you’re planning a trip to Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish, California, here is my guide covering visitor tips and…
