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SO CAL THINGS TO DO
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items My recs as a Southern California native. Places to go, things to see, food to eat.
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A mix of fun spots, hidden gems, beautiful places, and unique experiences around SoCal.
📍ARCADIA, CA • Escape from the city to the LA Arboretum, filled with beautiful gardens, winding paths, peaceful scenery, and free-roaming peacocks.
LA County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
📍NILAND, CA • Whether you share the belief or not, this is a special visit. A colorful, one-of-a-kind expression of love, faith, and hope. Truly a unique piece of folk art in the middle of the desert.
Salvation Mountain
📍CLAREMONT, CA • Cozy, independent bookstore and community space. Check out their Prison Library Project, which sends books directly to incarcerated people and helps connect them with reading, learning, and resources.
The Claremont Forum Bookshop
📍YUCAIPA, CA • Step into a living-history experience with farm animals, orchards, historic buildings, seasonal festivals, and hands-on activities like apple picking and axe throwing!
Riley's Farm
📍SAN BERNARDINO, CA • With scenic trails, picnic areas, fishing, a lake, and plenty of open space, it’s a great place to spend a day outdoors and relax!
Glen Helen Regional Park
Food and Bev
📍Locations throughout Southern California, including Alhambra, Brea, Glendora, Lake Forest, Rancho Cucamonga, Simi Valley, Pasadena, Santa Ana, West Covina, Upland, and Whittier. Known for its famous pastrami, chili fries, burgers, and classic diner...
The Hat Restaurant
📍Upland & Rancho Cucamonga, CA • Full menu available on their website. Expect classic burgers and fries alongside gyros, sandwiches, Mexican dishes, salads, breakfast, shakes, and plenty of comfort-food favorites at their two locations.
The Legends Burgers