Provincial Revivalism, more commonly referred to as storybook architecture is an architectural style that spread like wildfire in Hollywood after WWI. Even though technically, there’s no formal definition of what elements a building should have to be considered a storybook house, most storybook houses share a sense of whimsy and playfulness with rustic, old-world village …
Downtown Los Angeles is famous for many things, including its unique vintage seediness. Once upon a time, when the entire country was forced to go dry (during the Prohibition era), Los Angeles was one of the rare places where the party never stopped. Despite the strict prohibition laws, the service underground tunnels of Los Angeles …
Sitting at the grounds of a 19th-century fort, Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park is an open-air museum that tells an interesting part of Sacramento’s history and is a must-visit destination for everyone interested in the Gold Rush Era history of California. Visiting the state park feels like traveling back in time and getting a glimpse …
San Francisco is a bustling city with a lot of interesting things to do and even though most people visit to see the legendary Golden Gate Bridge, the iconic Pier 39, and the notorious Alcatraz Island, San Francisco hides a lot of exciting gems beyond the main tourist attractions. Many people don’t know this but San Francisco is actually …
La Jolla is a part of California known for the iconic Seven Caves which are famous for their divine landscape and fascinating history. Most people who visit the caves do so by kayaking tours but San Diego locals know that you can also access the tunnels from a tiny gift shop at the shore. Sunny Jim Cave …
The Sacramento Historic City Cemetery is the oldest existing cemetery in the capital of California. Covering an area of 30 acres, the old cemetery is one of the most interesting outdoor museums in Sacramento that features beautiful landscapes, Victorian Gardens, some of the finest roses in California, Gothic elements, and of course, serves as an eternal …
Formerly known as Adler Alley or Adler Place, Jack Kerouac Alley is a one-way alleyway and one of our favorite hidden gems in San Francisco. This small, hidden alley is living proof of the multiculturalism of San Francisco and a place where “the East” and “the West” meet, both figuratively and literally. This historic alley is …
If you ever visited San Diego, you probably know why San Diego is one of the main tourist hotspots in the US and a popular honeymoon destination. From beautiful beaches, divine nature, and wildlife to quirky museums, history, and iconic sights, San Diego has something in store for everyone and a plethora of things you can find …
When speaking of places to visit in California, Sacramento is rarely mentioned, especially compared to cities like LA or San Francisco. However, let’s not forget that Sacramento is the capital of California and a city that showcases the Golden State’s history and modernity. After all, the saying “California begins here” didn’t come out of nowhere. Sacramento is a city …
From Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz to Pier 39 and Union Square, San Francisco is home to some of the most iconic sights on the West Coast. And with so many amazing attractions, it comes as no surprise that San Francisco is one of the most popular cities in the US when it comes to tourism. As …