South El Monte, CA: American Military Museum

COST: Seniors: $4.00 Adults: $5.00 Juniors 10-16 years: $3.00 Children 5-9 years: $1.00 Children 4 years & under: FREE HOURS: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. NOTES: *Everything is outside. *I believe the only bathroom available on site is a port-a-potty. LOCATION: 1918 Rosemead Blvd South El … Continue reading

Independence, CA: Manzanar National Historic Site (WWII War Relocation Center)

FREE HOURS: April – October Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. November – March Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Christmas day NOTES: *Block 14 Exhibits close 15 minutes before site closes. LOCATION: 5001 Highway 395 Independence, California PHONE: (760) 878-2194 ext: 3310 WEBSITE: National Park Service: Manzanar National … Continue reading

Truckee, CA: Donner Memorial State Park

COST: Day Use: $8.00 (believe this is correct) HOURS: Park Daily: Sunrise – Sunset Visitor Center Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year’s Day NOTES: *It is recommended to allow about an hour to see the displays in the visitor’s center. *The Pioneer Monument is … Continue reading

Cathedral City, CA: Desert Memorial Park (Frank Sinatra & Sony Bono Graves)

FREE HOURS: Daily: Gates are open daily but not sure of the hours Office Hours Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 4:30 p.m. Office is closed Saturdays, Sundays, & holidays NOTES: *Frank Sinatra & Sony Bono are buried here. LOCATION: 31705 Da Vall Dr Cathedral City, California PHONE: (760) 328-3316 WEBSITE: … Continue reading

Yermo, CA: Calico Ghost Town

COST: Entrance Fee to the Town Adults: $8.00 Children 6-15 years: $5.00 Children 5 years & under: Free Dogs: $1.00 HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Christmas Day NOTES: *They have various attractions that include shops, a museum, silver mine, railroad, & a mystery shack. *Some activities require … Continue reading