By Lisa Russell
February is a popular month to visit
Los Angeles. If you're coming from a cooler climate, the Southern California sun will be a welcome treat and no matter where you're coming from, you'll pleasantly surprised by the diverse activities that Southern California has to offer.
Go Whale Watching in San Diego
February is right at the peak of whale-watching season in San Diego. Every year between December and May, over 28,000 grey whales migrate down the Pacific coast, to Baja Mexico. In San Diego, Hornblower and San Diego Harbor Excursions are well-known names in the whale-watching industry. Each company offers a guarantee that you'll see whales, otherwise your next trip is free. San Diego Harbor Excursions boasts that their whale-watching tours are led by Birch Museum naturalists, and Hornblower offers package tours with area museums.
Hornblower
1066 North Harbor Dr.
San Diego, California
619-686-8700
hornblower.com
San Diego Harbor Excursions
1050 N Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101-3316
619-234-4111
sdhe.com
Golden Dragon Parade in Los Angeles
In honor of the Chinese New Year, the Los Angeles Chinese Chamber of Commerce sponsors an annual parade that's been held in Los Angeles for over 110 years. It's a real crowd-pleaser, with large floats, government officials, dignitaries, celebrities and paparazzi. In Asian cultures, it's the most celebrated day of the year.
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Golden Dragon Parade
977 N Broadway E
Los Angeles, CA 90012-1781
213-617-0396
lagoldendragonparade.com
Whiskey Flats Days in Kernville
This popular reenactment of the Gold Rush days in Lake Isabella, California brings to life an Indian village and a western mining camp, with historical accuracy and live demonstrations of leather work, mining and various entertaining shows, vendors and children's activities. This free event is an entertaining way to learn more about the lives of the sturdy pioneers that lived in the area. The event also features concerts, music and home arts as well as dramatic reenactments.
Whiskey Flat Days
c/o Kernville Chamber of Commerce
11447 Kernville Rd.
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-2629
kernvillechamber.org
About the Author:
Lisa Russell is an entrepreneur and writer from Washington State, with a professional background in education, cosmetology and the restaurant industry. She's been published in regional parenting publications, homeschooling publications and has published over 10,000 articles online since 1999. She studied Early Childhood Education at Antelope Valley College.
