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    5.0 (3 reviews)

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    9 months ago

    Took my mom and family to see this house. It was amazingly beautiful-preserved beautifully. If you love history, this is a great tour.

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    Hocus Pocus The Devil’s House - Hocus pocus

    Hocus Pocus The Devil’s House

    5.0(1 review)
    6.0 mi

    A MUST DO! A FREE EVENT EVENT & FREE PARKING! This is someone's home not a museum so Please be…read morerespectful & DO NOT BOTHER THE HOMEOWNERS they live there. Just take a look from the sidewalk. The Devil's House is the famous house from the movie Hocus Pocus with the Sanderson Sisters Bette Middller, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kathy Najimy. The movie was filmed in multiple locations including Whittier & Altadena California, Salem Massachusetts & Warner Ranch. This is the home where in the movie you meet the Devil - Gary Marshall & Penny Marshall from the TV Show Laverne & Shirley. There are also Trick or Treating Scenes filmed here as well with several houses right next door. There is also a park across the street you can check out as well. You can also drive by East Whittier Middle School which was Jacob Bailey High School in the movie. Some Interior Shots were filmed there on 14421 Whittier Blvd. To make it worth your trip check out some other Cool Local Spots in Whittier. Back to the Future Mill Valley High School was filmed @ Whittier High School on 12417 Philadelphia St. King Richard's Antiques is one of the largest antique shops in California. It is Fantastic with multiple levels with over 60,000 Square Feet of Vintage Merchandise. Also check out Nixon Plaza - Richard Nixon's Law Office was located here in a historic 100 year old building that has now been transformed into a Food Hall There are multiple restaurants with a Large Indoor & Outdoor Dining Area. You can grab something to eat & a brew @ Whittier Brewing Company in the Food Hall. Also check out the Whittier Village Cinema. It is a small beautifully restored Art Deco Movie Theater that was originally called The Wardman Theater which was built in 1932. The Architecture, the Tile & the Lights are really beautiful. It is located in the Uptown Section of Whittier that has lots of nostalgic charm & charisma. Also check out some of the other restaurants & breweries in the area too. So Much Fun in Whittier! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

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    Hocus Pocus The Devil’s House - The Devil's House from the Hocus Pocus Movie where you see The Sanderson Sisters visit The Devil & his wife & Trick or Treating Scenes. .

    The Devil's House from the Hocus Pocus Movie where you see The Sanderson Sisters visit The Devil & his wife & Trick or Treating Scenes. .

    Hocus Pocus The Devil’s House - The Devil's House from the Hocus Pocus Movie is on Friends Ave in Whittier CA.

    The Devil's House from the Hocus Pocus Movie is on Friends Ave in Whittier CA.

    Hocus Pocus The Devil’s House - There is a Free Park on Friends Ave directly across the street from The Devil's House from the Hocus Pocus Movie.

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    There is a Free Park on Friends Ave directly across the street from The Devil's House from the Hocus Pocus Movie.

    Imaginarium 360 @ Lakewood Center - Mall entrance. It's where Forever 21 used to be

    Imaginarium 360 @ Lakewood Center

    4.1(48 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Imagernium has a few locations for their concept. The peak seasons for the theme is usually during…read morethe Christmas season. I wasn't able to make my way until January and glad the Lakewood locations runs until March. Tickets were very easy to grab on their website. Once purchased, I was emailed a QR code per ticket. There was no specific time indicated so we could come at any time and leave at any time. For parking, there was plenty at around 8:00 pm on a Saturday. There was both an indoor and outside area for exploration. Later at night, we also watched the show as well. My girlfriend and I spent about an hour here. Overall, it was a decent light exhibition. My personal favorite was the circus show (and the cute penguins!)

    Took my kids here and they had an absolute blast. It's set…read moreup inside a former retail space (used to be a Forever 21) and transformed into a massive immersive light experience. Think glowing sunflower rooms, swirling balloon installations (like walking through a shower of balloons), lantern decorating stations, misty walkways, and tons of interactive photo ops. It gives indoor theme-park energy, so lots of walking, lots of movement, very hands-on. A few realistic notes for parents: Bring hand sanitizer. This is a highly interactive space and kids will want to touch everything. There's also mist in some areas, so if you have allergies, just be mindful. The only downsides: There was a noticeable mildew smell near the restroom area, and in one darker outdoor section I stepped into a puddle from something dripping overhead. That could've been a slipping hazard, especially for kids. I alerted staff immediately. Creativity and imagination factor? 9/10. Maintenance concerns brought it down a bit. Even with the hiccups, my kids couldn't stop talking about it afterward. It's a fun, visually stimulating experience and worth checking out at least once.

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    Imaginarium 360 @ Lakewood Center - That bubble machine in the back ruining my photo op

    That bubble machine in the back ruining my photo op

    Imaginarium 360 @ Lakewood Center - Mall entrance. It's where Forever 21 used to be

    Mall entrance. It's where Forever 21 used to be

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    Columbia Memorial Space Center

    Columbia Memorial Space Center

    4.3(120 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    The small museum has numerous activities to encourage learning in the STEM field (science,…read moretechnology, engineering and mathematics) for ages three and up. Our little one enjoyed making and flying several different paper airplanes. Many hands on activities on the second floor geared toward the younger generation, I was equally eager to learn. Robotics on the first floor and many other displays, I especially enjoyed the astronaut suits! Planets represented outdoors, also has a native plants garden but it was too hot thus late afternoon.

    Came here with the family today since it was part of the SoCal free museum day, and it ended up…read morebeing a nice, easy outing. This is a smaller museum, which actually worked out great with kids. You can go through everything in about an hour without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Good option if you don't want to commit to a full-day museum. Experience: A lot of hands-on exhibits, which kept the kids interested. Simple, interactive, and easy to understand -- especially for younger kids. Not super advanced, but still fun and educational. Value: Hard to beat since it was free today. Even at regular price, it's still reasonable for a short visit. Overall: Nice local spot, especially for families. Not huge or super high-tech, but it does the job for a quick outing. Would come back, especially if looking for something simple to do with the kids.

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    Columbia Memorial Space Center - City of downey veteran day

    City of downey veteran day

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    Astronomy Night 4/4/2025.

    DD Johnston-Hargitt House - Bathroom

    DD Johnston-Hargitt House

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    This beautiful home has been under renovation for quite some time now, so I have eagerly been…read morewaiting to see it. I would have given 5 stars had the docents been more informative about the history of the home and had more stories to share. The Hargitt House was built in 1891 by the D.D. Johnston family, shortly after, D.D's daughter Cora would marry Charles Frederick Hargitt. The two-story shiplap building is built of Redwood shipped from Northern California, floated ashore at Seal Beach and then hauled north along what is today Norwalk Boulevard. This home is an Eastlake Victorian style home with crossed gables. The exterior design has not been changed from the original. The front and side bay gables are covered in "fish scale" shingles and ornamented with decorative scrollwork. The bay windows and two-story entrance porch are ornamented with spindle and bracket work. One of the original stained glass windows still remains as well as the original etched and stained glass work at the front door. The semi-attached water tower has not been altered and still retains its original pipes. The stairs at the rear of the water tower building were added in 1930.

    This is open for visiting on the first and third Saturday of every month and hours are from 1pm to…read more4pm for people wondering. It is also not listed on the website. Hope this helps

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    DD Johnston-Hargitt House - Exterior of the DD Johnston-Hargitt House

    Exterior of the DD Johnston-Hargitt House

    DD Johnston-Hargitt House - Sitting room

    Sitting room

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    Dining room

    Rubel Castle

    Rubel Castle

    4.8(58 reviews)
    21.2 mi

    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.

    A castle in Glendora? Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you--Rubel Castle is real, it's magnificent,…read moreand it's gloriously eccentric. Thanks to the sheer persistence (and probably delightful stubbornness) of Michael Rubel, we now have this quirky, towering State Treasure sitting right in the middle of Glendora like a fairy tale that accidentally took a detour through a hardware store. This place is beautifully done, and part of its charm is that it's a full-on hodgepodge of relics, antiques, crystal trinkets, and "wait... what is that doing here?" moments tucked into every nook and cranny. You'll marvel, you'll laugh, you'll squint in confusion--honestly, it's everything you'd want in a castle built with love, imagination, and a dash of madness. And let's talk about the makeshift cemetery. Quirky? YES. Fun? Absolutely. Slightly spooky? Only if your imagination is over-caffeinated. But it fits the vibe perfectly--like the castle whispered, "You know what I'm missing? A tiny cemetery." The tours are fantastic, the guides are passionate, and the whole experience feels like you're stepping into a living scrapbook of California history and charming chaos. Overall: Amazing, amazing place. Book your tour. They only do tours every first Sunday of the month, so set your alarms, mark your calendars, tie a string around your finger--just don't miss it. Rubel Castle is truly a California State Treasure, and an absolute must-see for anyone who appreciates creativity, history, and a little eccentric sparkle.

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    Rubel Castle
    Rubel Castle
    Rubel Castle

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