Neverland Valley Ranch (formerly the Sycamore Valley Ranch) is a developed property in Santa Barbara County, California, most famous for being a former home of American entertainer Michael Jackson from 1988 to 2005. It is named after Neverland, the fantasy island in the story of Peter Pan, who never grows up. The ranch is located about five miles (8 km) north of unincorporated Los Olivos, and about eight miles (13 km) north of the town of Santa Ynez.

North America's Top Shark-Attack Beaches

Due to its thousands of annual beachgoers—as well as its toothy inhabitants that hunt offshore—New Smyrna is the shark attack capital of the world. That's according to the International Shark Attack File, which cites 210 attacks in the beach's home county of Volusia, Fla. But miles of white sand and consistent surf breaks continue to draw vacationers and locals alike into New Smyrna's waters.

Island Paradises in America

You come across three humpback whales on the ferry to Santa Cruz Island from the California mainland. Not the least bit troubled by our presence, they let you glide almost within touching distance before thrusting their tails out of the water and diving.

And so it goes on an isle that conjures California’s distant past, an American version of the Galapagos that harbors more than 700 species of plant and animal life. Pods of dolphins, sea lions basking on the stony shore; bright orange garibaldi and colonies of starfish inside half-submerged caves that can only be reached by kayak. The only thing missing are the Chumash Indians who lived here until well into the Spanish period.

Located downtown in San Diego at Navy Pier. America's longest serving Aircraft Carrier. Fun and educational day in downtown San Diego, California. The view from the flight deck is amazing.

This is the Big Daddy of outlet malls. Over 200 stores and entertainment venues this has got to be one of the largest shopping centers you will ever visit.

Features an impressive array of vintage and historical racing vehicles chronicling more than 50 years of American motor sports. Pomona, California.

The Mission Inn of Riverside is more than a hotel or a museum or an arts cnter or an historical landmark, although it is all of the these.

It evolved with its surrounding community reflecting the life around it in a special way. The major factors in it were the personality, cultural interests and business genius of Frank Augustus Miller, who became known as the Master of the Inn.

He was a serious minded youth of 17 when he came to Riverside with his family in 1874, his father being a surveyor for the entire colony. Young Miller quickly became independent.

The Orange Empire Railway Museum is the largest railway museum in the western United States. The collection includes working street cars, suburban and interurban cars. The museum operates a railway where visitors can ride on the classic trolleys, passenger trains and other equipment of Southern California's railroad past. The railway operates every weekend and on most major holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For the more adventurous visitor you can operate a real locomotive on the museum railway. Bring along a lunch basket and make a day of it there are many shady picnic tables at the museum. This is a great place to take kids they really enjoy riding on the trains and trolly cars.

Tom's Farm is located in Temescal Canyon near Lake Elsinore. The produce stand opened in 1974 way out in the middle of nowhere. As the surrounding area grew so did Tom's Farm. Over the years the farm has added a wine and cheese store, duck pond, furniture store, and several restaurants. The newest addition to the farm is a kid friendly ride section including an old time carousel and miniature train ride. Inside the produce store you can still find fresh produce, dried fruit, nuts, dates, jelly bellies and candies. What started out as a produce stand has now turned into a family destination attracting visitors from all over Southern California.