Catalina Wine Mixer!

An arid, mostly undeveloped island sat in the backyard of one of America's most famous entrepreneurs for years, but not until 2009 did William Wrigley …

Top of the Ocean

Scaling a cliff, looking up, and peering out over the Pacific Ocean is a rock climber's dream. Kids 40 pounds and up can share in the thrill at the Roc…

Living Aquarium

Here's one luxury that isn't reserved for the one percent: Taking your kids into the ocean, rather than to an aquarium, to learn about marine life. For…

Where The Buffalo Roam

In 1925, producers of "The Vanishing American" needed an open prairie full of buffalo for their Native American-themed film. They chose the rugged, sce…

Sport Clips

The price of admission to one of California's best sports museums is a haircut. The walls of Lolo's Plaza Barber Shop are covered in rare photos of ath…

Keys to the Crown

The Chinese and Egyptian theaters in Hollywood are more famous, but the Avalon Casino on nearby Santa Catalina Island is the hidden jewel in the crown …