Oakdale, CA: Oakdale Cheese & Specialties

FREE to visit HOURS: April – Mid January Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. mid January – March Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Self guided tour of the facility *If you are lucky, you may visit during a time that you can see them make cheese. *They have … Continue reading

Los Angeles, CA: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

COST: See their website or call ahead HOURS: Check their website for current tour information NOTES: *Parking in the parking garage does cost. LOCATION: 555 W. Temple St Los Angeles, California PHONE: (213) 680-5200 WEBSITE: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

San Diego, CA: Whaley House Museum

COST: Day time 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Seniors 65 years & up: $6.00 General Admission 13-64 years: $8.00 Children 6-12 years: $6.00 Children 5 years & under: Free Evening 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Seniors 65 years & up: $8.00 General Admission 13-64 years: $13.00 Children 6-12 years: $8.00 … 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

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