10 charming secret places in Southern California

Living in Southern California is beautiful in itself, which is only sunny all year round and the proximity of the charming ocean coast. However, it can be even more exciting if you know the secret places of this region.

Olvera Street, Los Angeles. Photo: Depositphotos

Edition Only in Your State Gathered a list of places of interest in Southern California that you most likely have never heard of.

1. Redwood Grove in Carbon Canyon Regional Park - Yorba Linda

Most people are confident that they must go to Northern California to see huge reddish trees. However, these plants can also be found in Orange County in the Carbon Canyon Regional Park. Red trees are not as old as in Northern California, but the grove will give you just unforgettable views.

2. Knapp Castle - Santa Barbara

All that remains of this once sprawling mansion built in Santa Barbara in the early 1900s are ruins that overlook the Santa Ynez Valley. Destroyed in 1940, the former site of Knapp Castle now looks like the ruins of buildings from ancient times.

3. Roar and Snore Safari - Escondido

This is an exciting safari that does not require to go far from civilization. The Roar and Snore Safari in Escondido includes not only a walk in a wooded area, but also a night in a tent so that you can enjoy the wildlife from morning to night.

4. Pageant of the Masters - Laguna Beach

One of the most pleasant surprises in Southern California is the Masters Festival, which takes place in Laguna Beach. Classic pictures come alive in this dazzling 90-minute show. Tickets are quite affordable for any budget and cost from 15 dollars. The festival takes place in late August, so be sure to add it to your list of summer events that are worth visiting.

5. Secret Room - San Diego

In the Marriott Courtyard basement in downtown San Diego, you will find a secret meeting room / private dining room located in the building’s former bank vault. Also in the building spend tours. Visiting this secret room, you will feel in another temporary era.

6. Historic Olvera Street - Los Angeles

Known as the “Los Angeles birthplace”, this historic neighborhood was turned into a Mexican market that captures the spirit of Los Angeles at the time of its founding. Many of the original buildings still remain on this street, which gives it additional charm.

7. Torrey Pines Nature Preserve - La Jolla

Perhaps Torrey Pines Nature Reserve is not a secret to those who live in the area, but for people who visit Southern California, this place is often a secret. You should definitely visit it, because you will see incredible views.

8. California Citrus Historical Park - Riverside

Most people are unaware that there is a park in Riverside dedicated to the history of the citrus industry, which used to be the main one in Southern California. The park offers tours of citrus groves and holds tastings of delicious fruit straight from the trees.

9. Secret Staircases - Los Angeles

In different parts of Los Angeles, you can find secret stairs that lead to curious places. These stairs belong to the period when Los Angeles was not yet a car city. Stairs were built near many hills to provide easy access from residential areas to the main streets below.

10. Ocean View Benches - Laguna Beach

Near the luxurious Montage Resort in Laguna Beach you will find charming benches with a breathtaking view of the ocean and the beach below. And you don't have to be a guest of Montage Resort to enjoy this amazing landscape. This area in Treasure Island Park is open to the public, so everyone can sit on the benches.

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