Kingsburg, CA: World Largest Raisin Box & Sun-Maid Store

FREE to visit HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed major holidays NOTES: *Raisin box outside is 12 foot high. *Small store *Samples in store LOCATION: 13525 S. Bethel Ave. Kingsburg, California 93631 PHONE: (559) 897-6363 WEBSITE: Sun-Maid Market

Solvang, CA: Ostrichland USA

______________________ COST: Ages 13 years & over: $4.00 Ages 12 years & under: $1.00 HOURS: Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. **see note** NOTES: *Hours may vary due to light of day. I believe they close by dark. *Groups of 15 or more people need to call ahead before visiting. … Continue reading

San Rafael, CA: Guide Dogs for the Blind Campus

______________________ FREE TOUR HOURS: According to website in 2012: Monday – Saturday (except Saturdays that are graduation days): 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. On Graduation days (certain Saturdays): 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. *check their website to see graduation dates & certain dates they are not offering tours NOTES: *Tours … 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

Littlerock, CA: Charlie Brown Farms

Gnomes? Bunches of dolls? Betty Boop? Dinosaurs? Old fashion candy? Eat some rattlesnake meat? Okay, all that, & much more, in one place: Charlie Brown Farms in Littlerock, California This place has just about everything all in one stop. Very interesting. What can you see or shop for here? Charlie … Continue reading