Jilleen Butler

In fact, the food your family eats may in fact come from one of Southern California’s family farms. Peltzer Farms is open year round for family and school groups to visit. Field trips feature our life cycle garden and oat planting with topics encompassing transportation methods used to bring food to our grocery store, video presentation on grains and making flour for bread, the food pyramid and composting garden waste. Underwood Family Farms welcomes schools and groups to visit their family farm to enjoy the beauty of Ventura County and to gain a positive farm experience.

With 1.4 miles of trails available, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park presents an opportunity to enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean, as well as one of the best sunsets in the world. With about 6.5 miles of moderate trails, Telecote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center offers nature hikes that take you along tree-lined paths, as well as a stream, and hillside views. With 11 trails, Black Mountain Open Space Park offers short loop trails, as well as the Summit Trail, which takes you to Black Mountain’s summit, with picturesque views of the areas. From hiking trails along the Pacific Ocean to exploring mountainside paths, this list of 10 Best Hikes in San Diego offers a variety of terrains and skill levels for hikers.

While finding your favorite stars may be the way to explore the Walk of Fame, you can also make a game of it by creating your own version of Celebrity Bingo, having the kids fill out your homemade card with the categories featured on the walk – motion picture, television, radio, and recording. Located inside a former silent movie theater, the Guinness World Records Museum features exhibits and displays recognizing world records, such as the world’s tallest married couple and lowest limbo. With seven areas of exhibits to explore, you’ll have fun exploring the Spirit of Hollywood featuring classic stars, such as Marilyn Monroe, Fred Astaire, and Charlie Chaplin, and what young person wouldn’t love standing next to Marvel’s Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, Iron Man, and more? With 13 galleries, the museum of oddities features exhibits such as a prehistoric cave bear, the world’s tallest man, Hollywood monsters and creatures, and lots of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia.

Early this fall, I took my kids to visit the California Wolf Center in Julian, California. Today, the California Wolf Center releases Mexican Wolves into Arizona and Mexico. Book at Tour of the California Wolf Center in Julian To learn more about the lives of wolves and how the California Wolf Center helps this critically endangered species, you can schedule a 1-hour in depth tour of the sanctuary.