Spring Valley, CA: Deering Banjo Factory Tour

______________________ FREE HOURS: Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. NOTES: *Tours are open to the public. When I contacted them, I was told it is wiser to call ahead for a tour because some times they are full due to having large groups scheduled for a tour. LOCATION: 3733 Kenora Drive … Continue reading

El Cajon, CA: Taylor Guitars Factory Tour

______________________ FREE HOURS: Monday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. Closed on Presidents Day, Memorial Day, July 1-5, Labor Day, October 14, November 28-29, & December 23 – January 3 NOTES: *To take the tour, about 5 – 10 minutes before 1:00 p.m., you need to check in at the desk in … Continue reading

Tujunga, CA: Elliot’s House in “E.T.”

If you saw the movie “E.T.”, you might think it’s cool to see Elliot’s house. IMPORTANT>>> This is a PRIVATE RESIDENCE. Do NOT trespass or bother the people living here! If you want to see it, be respectful & take a quick look or photo from the street…. do not … Continue reading

Cabazon, CA: Cabazon Dinosaurs (seen in Pee Wee’s Adventures)

FREE to see the big dinos from the road COST: Adults: $10.00 Children: $9.00 Children under 2: Free HOURS: Summer Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (I believe this is correct) Winter Daily 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *They have a dinosaur ride for children; additional cost to ride. … Continue reading

Los Angeles, CA: Mount Hollywood Tunnel (Griffith Park) used in a scene in the OC & a few movies

From my understanding, the Mount Hollywood Tunnel was used in various Hollywood scenes: 1.episode that Marissa Cooper dies on the “O.C.” – they drive through the tunnel just before the crash; This tunnel was also used in a few movies: 2.entrance to Toontown in “Who Framed Rodger Rabbit”; 3.tunnel chase … Continue reading