Kirsten Anderberg's
SOUTHERN CA URBAN ADVENTURES (GEOGRAPHIC NAME INDEX)

Malibu, CA (Photo: K.Anderberg 2008)

Los Angeles

Big Pines, CA: An abandoned zoo, the Angeles National Forest, ski resorts, Alpine chalets...
Disneyland, CA: A surreal place full of extreme ambiance...
Los Angeles Brunches: Los Angeles boasts some luxurious brunches...
Los Angeles Restaurants: Restaurants I recommend in L.A.
Things To Do in Los Angeles: Places, events, fun things to do in L.A.
Malibu, CA: Malibu has interesting restaurants, beaches and canyons...
Paradise Cove, Malibu, CA: An historic beach cafe with calm beach suitable for kids, changing house, lighted tables on sand at night.
Santa Monica, CA: A metropolitan beach community along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Staircase Beach, Malibu, CA: A secluded public beach in Malibu on Pacific Coast Highway.

Photo from www.garbell.com/drive-ins
The Van Nuys Drive-in...full of memories for Valley kids who have now grown up.

San Fernando Valley

Chatsworth Park, Chatsworth, CA: A park with interesting geology and an important historic past.
San Fernando Valley, CA: The San Fernando Valley is a densely populated suburb of L.A.
San Fernando Mission: A historic look at the mission life of the 1700-1800's.

The San Luis Obispo Mission (Photo: K.Anderberg 2009)

San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA: North of L.A., SLO has a stream running through downtown & is nestled between volcanic peaks.
San Luis Obispo Mission, SLO, CA: An historic adobe mission with fig trees, artifacts, museum, church...

The ranch on Santa Cruz Island (Photo: K.Anderberg, Mar. 25, 2010)

Santa Barbara County

Santa Cruz Island: Caves, eucalyptus trees, Monarch butterflies, seals, canyons...

A feral goat looks over a sandstone ledge in Bouquet Canyon, Saugus, CA (Photo: K.Anderberg 2008)

Santa Clarita Valley

Bouquet Canyon Waterfall, Saugus, CA: A waterfall under oak trees in a beautiful sandstone canyon.
(William S.) Hart Park, Newhall, CA: A ranch and estate belonging to western movie star WSHart.
Mentryville, Pico Canyon, CA: Mentryville is an abandoned 1800's town, in a geologically intriguing area, with hiking trails.
The Old Road, Balboa Blvd. to Castaic, CA: One of two roads connecting the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys pre-1960. It winds through hills with exciting views and an Old West feel.
Ridge Route, Castaic, CA: An amazing journey back in time, along the ridges overlooking the mountains.
Santa Clarita Valley: An Old West feel still lingers in this historic valley.

Santa Paula Valley

Fillmore, CA: A Old West small town nestled in the foothills, with a train museum.
The City of Piru, CA: A sleepy, small town nestled against the foothills in an agricultural valley full of citrus trees.

Sunrise in Ventura, CA (Photo: K.Anderberg 2009)

Ventura County

Anacapa Island, Ventura, CA: An small island located approx. 20 miles west of Ventura.
Camarillo State Mental Hospital, Camarillo, CA: An abandoned historic mental hospital being renovated into a college campus.
Canada Larga, Ventura, CA: Sleepy, rarely used road into green foothills with oak trees and cows...
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, Carpinteria, CA: You can watch seals and sea birds from the cliffs above.
Carpinteria Tar Pit Beach, Carpinteria, CA: An historic beach which seeps natural tar onto the sand, tidal pools...
The Channel Islands, Ventura/S Barbara Counties, CA: Beautiful Channel Islands are visible in the Pacific Ocean from Ventura beaches.
Foster Bowl, Ventura/Ojai, CA: Foster Bowl is an abandoned outdoor amphitheater, with oak trees and birds...
La Conchita, CA: Beautiful beach town along Highway 1 with deadly geologic landslide past.
Ojai, CA: Ojai is a beautiful artists' hamlet nestled in the foothills of the Topa Topa Mountains.
Ojai Retreat, Ojai, CA: The Ojai Retreat is a peaceful place to look over the Ojai Valley and spend some quiet time amongst cactus and coyotes.
The Olivas Adobe, Ventura, CA: A two story 1850's ranch style adobe, with a charming courtyard.
The Ortega Adobe, Ventura, CA: The origin of Ortega's Chili Company, a small adobe in downtown Ventura.
The Seabee Museum, Port Hueneme, CA: An interesting and educational museum about everything from Polar exploration to historic international flags.
Sulphur Mountain, Ventura County, CA: Bubbling natural tar pools, hiking trails into local hills.
Surfer's Point and Pierpont, Ventura, CA: Small beach town supports an active surfing community.
Downtown Ventura, CA: One Main Street is full of history defines this small beach town.
Ventura Mission, Ventura, CA: Historic adobe mission with ornate church, museum, historic buildings.
Ventura Harbor, Ventura, CA: Channel Islands museum and garden, boats, beaches, restaurants...
Where to EAT in Ventura, CA: Restaurants I recommend in Ventura.
Where to STAY in Ventura, CA: Lodging I recommend in Ventura.