Dale took us on a very informative history and ghost tour of old Town Temecula. I learned a lot…read moreabout Temecula's history. And, we all got educated about the hauntings around Temecula too! Dale knows his stuff about both! I didn't take any pictures because Dale made sure to take care of picture taking in front of the key haunted spots around town: The Merc, Emigration Office, The Bridge, The Jail, and Palomar Hotel. And oh my gosh, Dale had sound, pictures and stories of sightings in these areas. He does his research. As they say in Hawaii, we all got chicken skin! Dale's tour is a winner for sure!

Dale was a great tour guide! He made me and my friend's experience special! He even took video for…read moreus.

We just had our tour with our company and it was so much fun! The hosts were amazing, and the tour…read morewas so much fun and interactive. We experienced some interactions that were so awesome! Everyone in our company raved about it! I am excited to check out a night time tour.

Kat was my guide for gaslamp walking ghost tour experience. She was funny and very knowledgeable…read more Safety was her number 1 priority as she reminded us about road safety when we're about to cross the road. The amount of info she knows about the locations were incredible, considering that she remembered it without reading a script. Wonderful experience whether you're a believer or not in the paranormal. My partner and I captured a few orbs in the last location where we got to enter in the haunted home.

What a fun evening doing a private Taste of Little Italy food walking tour with Adriana! We had…read moresuch a wonderful time learning the history of Little Italy and enjoying the food from 4 different places. Highly recommend doing it with your out of town guests or with your foodie friends. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/349327055627 We took our time and never felt rushed. Food was amazing! I've lived here for over 20 years and never knew much about the history of Little Italy. Adriana was such a fun guide and I already can't wait to go again!

Anthony gave a fantastic tour. There was plenty of amazing food, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the…read morehistory as well! All in all, this was a spectacular tour and the highlight of the trip for all of us!!

It is surprising what temporarily retiring can do for you…read more So i have a week off between job change. To say the least, the last 2 years and 10 months had been "intense". Between breaking up with my ex, working every single US holidays, i have not been paying attention to anything else. Since my ex lived in this area, i drove by this street alot in the past 6 years and i have never noticed this GEM until now. Full disclaimer: my favorite mechanics is just down the street. i did not visit my ex on purpose. This little village preserved alot of historical buildings. It is nice to see how things were started, how do people used to live. Garden Grove had a humble beginning for sure. Thanks

This was an amazing tour with so many cool artifacts from the late 19th century and on. Our tour…read moreguide was funny, very knowledgeable about the history of all the buildings, and had great stories to tell. If you're into the history of 19th century farm life, baseball, Disney, or firefighting there's a building dedicated to each of these tied to the story of the people who once occupied it. Out tour took about 2.5 hours. The museum is run purely by volunteers who dedicate their time to running and maintaining it. If you're looking for something to do in Orange County, this is it!

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.

I went on a private vintage shopping tour with April, and WOW! I work in fashion (I've been a…read morestylist for 16 years). I've always admired vintage clothing, but I wasn't familiar with the older brands or their history. April knew EVERYTHING! She was so knowledgeable and was able to pick out gems I would have otherwise overlooked. I want to do one of her group tours next. Such a unique and fun experience for fashion lovers.

A thoroughly captivating and enjoyable walking tour. The amount of colorful history shared and the…read morepace were just right. Plus, you feel like you're walking with a celebrity.

Thanks to the research of Super Elite Yelper Gary I., we were able to tour the Phillips Mansion in…read morePomona prior to dinner nearby. The mansion, built in 1875 and maintained by the Pomona Historical Society, was the home of the one-time "richest man in LA County", Louis Phillips. Tours are conducted by reservation only and as of this writing, can be reserved here: https://www.pomonahistorical.org/phillips-mansion for $15. Our docent, pictured below, gave us many interesting details and pertinent history of the building. The grounds are lovingly maintained; the building itself could be called a "fixer-upper". It's good to see the work in progress and the building does seem to be in good hands. This tour is very highly recommended.

We enjoyed immensely the Phillips Mansion and Currier House tours yesterday afternoon. We…read moreappreciated our docents' enthusiasm and knowledge regarding the history and preservation of these buildings. The main goal for the Currier House currently is weatherproofing it from further damage. I hope that the Pomona Historical Society finds success in obtaining funding and the proper skilled craftsmen to restore it again someday.

This was my second time visiting this beautiful house. It's so beautiful and the docents are so…read morefriendly and welcoming to everyone. It's great to see history restored and appreciated. Great motivation to keep the community alive. If you have not been able to visit yet, add it to your list and visit multiple times because each docent presents a different view and different perspectives so no tour is really the same. I still have to go back to visit the Gift shop.

This is such a nice piece of history. If you are in the area please give the nice staff a visit and…read moretake a tour!! It's such a amazing experience seeing all the rooms and old fixtures

The Nelson House is a historic property built between 1915 & 1918 by Norwegian immigrant Niles…read moreNelson on the site of the Nelson-Stone farm located on Garden Road.The Nelson House hours are Saturday's from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On Sunday (Closed Every 2nd Sunday,) you can visit from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volunteer docents are available to walk you through the building and answer your questions. Be advised there is a small suggested admission charge. And visit it you should, as the Nelson House is an integral part of Old Poway Park and a beautifully restored historic home offering glimpses of Poway's past. It's nice that when the original land where the Nelson House was located, was purchased in 1990 to build eight homes on the parcel, the Nelson House was not torn down. Instead the old house was transferred to the City of Poway. In 1991 it was lifted off its foundation and transferred by truck to Old Poway Park on Midland Road. Nelson House was dedicated at a grand opening celebration on July 2, 1994. The Poway Historical and Memorial Society and city of Poway began rehabilitation of the Nelson House. The society has decorated the home with vintage furniture, some of which came from another pioneering family. I like to visit homes like this that feature life as it once was at the turn-of-the-twentieth-century California. The Poway of today is a lot different from the Poway of yesteryear but many things do remain the same. This family-friendly, neighborly, horse-loving North County enclave allows us at Old Poway Park to look back to a "simpler time, and to acquaint ourselves with the men and women whose sweat, tears, and laughter built and established Poway--our City in the Country," as www. Poway.org.states. 5 YELP STARS.

I recommend this tour heartily. Kurt is so impressively knowledgeable about design and architecture…read moreand he adds interesting side stories about the former residents of famous persons. I didn't take many pictures because I was enthralled by my guide.

It was great, the weather was beautiful but a little too hot but in all the place was great.read more