White Water Rafting on the Kern River
Kern River is near Bakerfield, and highly unknown by most Angelinos (L.A. residents). It has an loads of outdoor activities like mountain-biking, hiking, tubing, white water kayak and rafting, and rock-climbing.
5 Destinations in the High Desert
When Angelino's think of the California Desert, they think of Palm Springs. Below I've listed seven other quirky destinations in the high desert, not far from the mid century modern mecca.
Visit The Concrete Coastal Ruins of Sutro Baths
Sutro Baths are a lesser known attraction in San Francisco. The three acres baths were opened in 1894 as the world's largest indoor swimming pool establishment. Now it lies in ruins along the Pacific Coastline.
Take a Day Trip to Ojai
Take a day trip (from LA) to Ojai to hike and and meditate, then grab some food in the quaint little downtown area.
Visit Salvation Mountain: A Beautiful work of folk art in the California desert
Salvation Mountain is a great work of art by the late Leonard Knight. It’s quite a beautiful site, vibrant and colorful against the desert landscape.
Explore Anza Borrego Desert State Park
A day of hiking Anza Borrego Desert Park and checking out the Galetta Meadows life size animal sculptures.
California’s Largest Lake: The Salton Sea
The Salton Sea is the largest lake in California. From the early days when it was born from a catastrophic failure of engineering, to later a flourishing resort, and now a desolate wasteland, it’s safe to say that this vast body of water has had a colorful history.
Go ATVing in Ocotillo Wells, A 90 Acre Off-roading Wonderland
More then 85,000 acres of magnificent desert are open for off-highway exploration and recreation within the boundaries of the Ocotillo Wells, just a 3 hour drive from Los Angeles.
A Weekend Exploring Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz island is off the coast of Ventura and part of the Channel Islands National Park. It's a great place to camp, hike and kayak.
BASKE California Desert Road Trip
Collaboration with Bohemi + Chic and Baske California on this 3-day road trip through the California desert.