The 9 Best Breakfast Spots in California!

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Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut, Oxnard, CA

Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut is located in Oxnard’s harbor, just across the way from its original location on the beach. Military personnel frequently drop in for a taste of the vast menu,…

Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut is located in Oxnard’s harbor, just across the way from its…

The 9 Best Festivals in California!

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California Strawberry Festival, Oxnard, CA

The California Strawberry Festival held in Oxnard has grown considerably over the years to become one of the biggest festivals in the country. Even strawberry levels can be impressed and amazed at…

The California Strawberry Festival held in Oxnard has grown considerably over the years to become…

The 8 Best Diners in California!

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Mrs. Olson's Coffee Hut, Oxnard, CA

Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut has gargantuan portions that feed the local military base as well as families looking for a full meal. Mrs. Olson’s outgrew its original hut and now fills a large…

Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut has gargantuan portions that feed the local military base as well as…

10 Best Craft Fairs in California!

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Spring Art & Crafts Festival, Newbury Park, CA

For over 30 years the Spring Art & Crafts Festival has been featuring artists and craftspersons presenting a variety of handmade goods and original art. Located at the Eastridge Recreation Center…

For over 30 years the Spring Art & Crafts Festival has been featuring artists and craftspersons…

The 7 Best Seafood Restaurants in California!

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Fisherman’s House, Oxnard, CA

Fisherman’s House is in a little-known food court that includes a bare bones secret backroom. Here is where you’ll find Korean-style sashimi made with the freshest catch of the day from…

Fisherman’s House is in a little-known food court that includes a bare bones secret backroom.…

The 10 Best Shopping Malls and Outlets in California!

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Camarillo Premium Outlets, Camarillo, CA

Camarillo Premium Outlets are a shopping oasis in an area that is filled with fields and little else. The outlets have continued to grow and expand so be prepared for a lot of walking or do what the…

Camarillo Premium Outlets are a shopping oasis in an area that is filled with fields and little…

The 10 Best Libraries in California!

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Thousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library, Thousand Oaks, CA

The sleepy town of Thousand Oaks has an impressively large library. After an extensive renovation in the 1990s, the library reopened to include a large children’s library, complete with books,…

The sleepy town of Thousand Oaks has an impressively large library. After an extensive renovation…

8 Best Holistic and Health Food Stores in California

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Ema’s Herbs, Ventura, CA

Folk medicine for today’s folks. That’s what Ema, the owner of this store, embraces—blending both modern and folk medicinal approaches to promote healthy living habits for all who…

Folk medicine for today’s folks. That’s what Ema, the owner of this store,…

The 8 Best Skate Shops in California!

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Five Points Skate & Snowboards, Ventura, CA

Ventura County has a strong skate culture and the locals head to Five Points when they want to surf snow or sidewalks. The owner has been skating since the 1970s, which is almost how long the shop…

Ventura County has a strong skate culture and the locals head to Five Points when they want to surf…

The 10 Best St. Patrick's Day 2023 Parades and Events in California!

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County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade, Ventura,CA

Come join the celebration and see County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade on Main Street in Midtown Ventura. Enjoy the amazing costumes, dancers, horses, high school bands and more. Don't miss out on…

Come join the celebration and see County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade on Main Street in Midtown…

Thousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library, Thousand Oaks, CA

Featured in The 10 Best Libraries in California!

The sleepy town of Thousand Oaks has an impressively large library. After an extensive renovation in the 1990s, the library reopened to include a large children’s library, complete with books,… Read More

Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut, Oxnard, CA

Featured in The 9 Best Breakfast Spots in California!

Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut is located in Oxnard’s harbor, just across the way from its original location on the beach. Military personnel frequently drop in for a taste of the vast menu,… Read More

Bart’s Books, Ojai, CA

Featured in The 10 Best Bookstores in California!

Enjoy California’s famously sunny weather while browsing through Bart’s Books, a proudly outdoor bookstore filled with exciting finds for bibliophiles. Discover a secondhand volume or two… Read More

Ema’s Herbs, Ventura, CA

Featured in 8 Best Holistic and Health Food Stores in California

Folk medicine for today’s folks. That’s what Ema, the owner of this store, embraces—blending both modern and folk medicinal approaches to promote healthy living habits for all who… Read More

Patterson Hardware, Fillmore, CA

Featured in The 9 Best Hardware Stores in California!

Fillmore’s quaint downtown includes a quaint historic hardware store that dates back nearly a century. Everything from power tools to supplies for a ranch can be found or ordered. They also… Read More

Escondido Canyon Trail, Malibu, CA

Featured in The 15 Best Hiking Trails in California!

Just off Pacific Coast Highway in the canyon area surrounding Malibu’s famous beaches is the Escondido Canyon Trail. Dogs and horses are welcome and at the end of the trail, just over four… Read More

Five Points Skate & Snowboards, Ventura, CA

Featured in The 8 Best Skate Shops in California!

Ventura County has a strong skate culture and the locals head to Five Points when they want to surf snow or sidewalks. The owner has been skating since the 1970s, which is almost how long the shop… Read More

Grandma Prisbey’s Bottle Village, Simi Valley, CA

Featured in The Top 15 Historical Sites in California!

Grandma Prisbey’s Bottle Village is one historic landmark that many have never heard of. But if you’re driving through the area, it’s worth it to stop and see how folk artist… Read More