What a cute little "museum"! Gabriel was so hospitable while helping us with some group photos and…read moregetting in the photo with us. Teaching us the washing machine method of cleaning the potato way back in the day. Serving us prop burger and fries through the window. All in all the cutest location of all of in n out! We had a great time! They are only open until 2PM so check the time before heading over!

This building is located in Baldwin Park near the 10 freeway. This is the replica of the very first…read moreIn n Out drive thru which was demolished due to the construction of the freeway. We went on a Tuesday and didn't realize that it's open only Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 2pm. But since we're already there, we took pictures and videos from the gate.

My son went on a field trip here with his class and loved it! From the website and my Google…read moresearch, I couldn't really tell what to expect, but from the pictures and his stories, there were activities and games and history. Definitely would recommend for school aged children.

I drove in and found a school. Everything thing was gated or locked. I don't mind paying an…read moreadmissions fee. And a police car drove in as I parked to explore via a walk around. It disappeared... That government car was nowhere to be found. The dirty fat cat appeared to investigate too. It meowed very wickedly at me. Maybe I could have jumped a fence or two. The sign stopped me. Dry leaves. Rotting fruits. Decaying garden shed. Tombstone. Sitting space for burnouts. Vintage gas pumps. Abandoned orange-yellow school buses. I walked around the happy yellow mansion. This place was weird. I didn't even go inside. Some Chinese men walked in circles in the parking lot. Maddening moments from gates and locks. The ambiance alone was eeriness too the max. The John A Rowland House was something for me to do... Since, I was in the area and all. I don't recommend anybody loitering, but I did it.

I've driven by this sculpture dozens of times and thought it was interesting and wanted to pull…read moreover to take a closer look, perhaps some pictures but never did. Recently I learned the rusted metal beam is from the fallen World Trade Center and the two hands holding it up are made of nearly 3,000 silhouettes of doves, each representing a life lost on 9/11. The sculpture, named 'Reflect' was created by local artist Heath Satow, and it was completed and unveiled in 2011. Since then, memorials have been held there in the anniversary of the terrorists attacks. The memorial sculpture sits in front of Rosemead's City Hall in the middle of a public plaza and serves as a remembrance of the somber day, yet it's a beautiful and meaningful art piece for people to see.

This place is located near the Rosemead City Hall as well as the Rosemead Recreation Center with…read moreplenty of parking, and is only a minute to walk towards. It faces towards the street, showing two hands that are holding an iron bar. The weight of importance is truly visible as you walk around this small but incredible memorial with plaques on the ground with numerous names per family and community member, not to mention the Vietnam War memorial right besides it doing the same. One may not see it if you're driving by it on Valley Blvd but for those who take a closer look, they'll be greeted with a bunch of tiny doves that make up the hand which symbolizes the ever longing desire for peace.

It's a cute little landmark in the area! Fun for little kiddos to see it and wonder how that giant…read moreteapot stays afloat.

It's a landmark...and a Poke'stop if you still engage in Poke'Go. It's great for pictures and is a…read morelandmark to meet up with people, I suppose if you haven't chosen a designated restaurant or stop to do so, but it's in one of the most busiest and fisted plazas in the area and the one across the street has also gotten even more fisted, so I feel like unless you're already there for something else, I wouldn't go out of my way to go here just to take a picture of it. Go get some food, go shopping, and then snap a pic!

Went to Vietnam for 9days. Excellent tour guide, 5stars…read morehotels. wonderful food. Trip arrangements were suit for the weather.

5 star service! 5 star food! 5 star sightseeing! 5 star hotels!…read more If you want to enjoy your trip without any worries, signet is your choice.

This is probably the most unique place I've ever visited in Southern California. Three of our…read moredocents were actual workers on the castle, so we got an inside view of its origins. I'll never forget the experience and highly recommend that you make it a priority to visit. When a person has a vision and spends 25 years fulfilling it with hundreds of friends and neighbors, you have a masterpiece! Go as soon as you can!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here at Rubel Castle. Our host, guide,…read moreand local "Rubelligent" volunteer, Ms. Kathleen had all the intel about this historical property. She was so knowledgeable and helped set the stage for us to slip into a forgotten era and get a glimpse of how imagination met inventiveness with a DIY charm. ~ A LITTLE BACKSTORY FOR YOU ~ It's not pronounced Rubel as Barney from Flintstones. Rather, it's like Target is to Targét when we are trying to be fancy. So that's Rubel as in "Roo-bell." Unlike modern-day construction, Rubel Castle wasn't built overnight. It was made of collected recyclables and construction rubble that spanned many decades and took several friends and volunteers to build it. For Michael, however, the lifetime inspiration was first sparked at the age of 9. His love for canons was where it started and the rest is history you can hear about on the tour. But don't just show up like we did randomly one day. To book, visit RubelTours.org and make a reservation. ~ OUR TOUR EXPERIENCE ~ It's as if Michael Rubel, the creator and mastermind of this enchanted dominion had intended it to be--magical. Built in the castle period of wood and tin, every corner captured our interests, from antique cars to the 1890's Seth Thomas Tower Clock with a unique backstory (and only six in existence today). There were old vending machines, tools, trinkets, and machinery that time had long forgotten. Did I mention there was a drawbridge? Yes, and a dungeon too. I was just waiting for a dragon to come swoop down on us next. Walk in the footsteps of famous visitors like Alfred Hitchcock, Dwight Eisenhower, Jack Benny, and Bob Hope. It's a feast for the eyes no matter where you glance. I particularly enjoyed the bottle house that Michael built in 1968 as his "home" as a kid. That independent spirit was quite charming to see. ~ WATERCOLOR NATURESCAPE ~ We were fortunate to have our gracious host lead us on a tour and organize a special art crafting experience outdoors. It was absolutely lovely beneath the trees and between rusted vintage cars from the turn of the century. We each got a small canvas to paint our flowers in watercolor. (This particular experience takes place in the Spring and Fall, weather permitting.) We heard the squirrels rattling in the leaves and birds chirped and sang in the trees above. We discovered that peacocks apparently originated from this property, compliments of Michael Rubel. And did I mention that on the far side of the property, a custom garden was in full bloom? BOOK A TOUR Help support the Glendora Historical Society and keep this magnificently unique city-castle maintained. It's worth it.

Visting in the summer with temps in the 90's was probably not the best idea. Go early, right when…read morethey open to do a morning walk if you're planning to visit in the heat. It's not necessary to make reservations, tickets at $18 for adults can be purchased at the window. Customer service was super friendly and welcoming and I love how we were greeted by a peacock and her babies as we walked in. The grounds are beautiful and I believe they have one more concert picnic event at night event in September. A lot of construction and maintenance work was being done throughout the gardens, along with a lot of sprinklers going off. Not a whole lot in bloom, but it was still nice to walk and the pond areas were very lively. There are a variety of gardens and I appreciate how well the trees are labeled. We stopped by the café for a cooling off break and to get something to eat. On Mondays the grill goes dark and they only sell pre-made food. I found it to be overly priced. They state no food allowed, but I brought in my own snacks. We also stopped by the gift shop which had some unique items. I'll definitely be back in the spring or fall when the weather is cooler and more plants are in bloom.

Such a cute botanical garden w lots to see. Nice afternoon walk and taking in all the beautiful…read moresurroundings. Growing up in Hawaii I absolutely love plumerias and so excited to immediately head to the plumerias section of the foresty area. We didn't get a chance to explore the deserty side as we got there at 6 and they close at 7.... But highly recommend how serene it is and parking was quite easy - a rarity in itself!

Thank you to our guide, Erica for sharing your knowledge about the Pio Pico Mansion and Pio Pico…read more The information, the grounds, and mansion itself show the rich California history. So glad we came.

Beautiful historic land with an untold story! Corin was a great guide. Great insight for out Girl…read moreScouts troop

I've been coming here for the past 2 years, and it's always an amazing experience. The atmosphere,…read morefood, and wide variety of activities keep me coming back every year! The only real drawback this time was traffic. It took nearly an hour just to exit. Although 2 exit lanes were added, the traffic light created a major bottleneck. Entry was also slower because several access points were closed. I understand how busy it gets, but the traffic flow definitely needs improvement. Overall, I still love this place and can't wait to come back next year!

COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this event. Some of the staff wears a mask. All…read morevisitors are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. There are some hand sanitizers available for visitors to use. This place is open and available with no limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between visitors. I mention these things in my reviews for the sake of protecting immunocompromised people like the elderly and people sick with cancer and other illnesses. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This event currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was here several months ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They also do not allow pets in their event UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is pretty massive. When you enter the grounds, turn left. There you will be directed to pay for parking ($15 for regular cars - general parking, $30 for VIP parking, $23 for RVs and limos, and $38 for buses) and where to park. As mentioned by my excellent buddy, Justin, parking for handicapped individuals freaking suck. Whoever organized this event sucks. Handicapped parking is in lot 3, which is hella far away from the event. You would think it would be much closer to the event, but noooooo. Some idiot organized it to be like this. Why?!?! Please make the entrance closer to the handicapped parking lot in the future. That would make a lot of sense. They take cash and credit cards. Event: The festival offers immersive 14 - 17 century Elizabethan-era entertainment, jousting tournaments, artisanal shopping, and medieval food like turkey legs. The event itself was very fun and entertaining. I had a great time with my close friend. I highly encourage anyone who attends to dress up. If you don't, you will stick out like a very sore and ugly thumb. If you do dress up, costume weapons must be sheathed and peace tied. Also, wear comfy shoes. There is soooooo much walking. It's also hella dusty at this event, which is lowkey on point with ye - old England. To add on, when Justin and I attended this event in mid May, the weather was soooo on point because it was gloomy and overcast. This is exactly how I imagined old timey England during the renaissance. You can absolutely bring food and drinks into the event, but they cannot be picnic food, food that requires heating or refrigeration, alcohol, anything in glass containers, and coolers. You can bring water, but it cannot be opened yet. Or you can bring an empty reusable water bottle for it to be filled up at the event. There are plenty of bathrooms (porta potties and hand washing stations) at this event. Note: While at the event, we didn't see any refillable water bottle stations. Where were they hiding? Food: My bestie and I got the tri tip sandwich and french fries. Honestly, coming into this event, I already knew that the food was gonna be mid. Lmao I had low expectations for the food because I wasn't really there for the food. Plus, I guess this was also kinda lowkey on point with the renaissance era in England because food in that time period was also mid. Lol I was primarily there for the medieval vibes and jousting, which delivered in spades. I would honestly go every year just for the medieval vibes and jousting. Screw the food there. Anyways, the tri tip sandwich was overly priced with a meager amount of meat in the sandwich in a sad ass hot dog bun. It was more of a sad- wich. This is why I removed one star. Flavor wise, it was okay. My friend knows that I'm not the biggest fan of anything BBQ, but I'll eat it anyways. The fries that we got were plentiful for the price point and it was very crunchy. I was disappointed when it wasn't really salted, which made it taste bland TBH. I should also note that the tri tip sandwich and fries were cold by the time we sat down and ate them because we spent like 10 - 15 minutes walking around and finding a place to eat. Don't be like us. Eat your food while it's hot. Staff: The staff here are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum. Still, cash is king at this event. Many vendors only take cash, so bring at least $100 per person.

This park is such a little gym. There's so much to do here for all ages. There's a splash pad, big…read moreplayground and gym equipment all one little corner. The bathrooms and are large individual stalls with changing areas and a family restroom. There's even an outdoor shower to rinse off after using the splash pad. There's a limited amount of tables. Whenever I go the covered bench area always has a party going on. I don't see any phone numbers to call to reserve so I'm not sure if it's first come first served but there is a large concrete area and I've seen people bring their own chairs and tables.

My fondest childhood memories were during elementary school where the end of the year field trip…read morewould be a walk across from Oswalt and we would spend the entire day here. We'd play board games, play outside, do a picnic, the works. I'm not sure if the kids these days still do that here or it no longer happens. It's a nice park that's been updated in those decades. The playground is nice and clean with good facilities and there's those exercise machines too. It does get a bit crowded since a lot of the local community comes here to walk, hang out, and there's baseball and soccer games. Once in awhile, there's food trucks here too. Parking can get a bit tough during those times, but the surrounding neighborhoods work too. Very clean, very safe and populated.