Heritage Park holds such a sentimental value in our hearts. It's where we find refuge when we have…read morea stressful day or when we just want to catch some shade during our morning walks. It is also the place I took my senior dog Max on walks when his health declined and no longer was able to join me on our hikes. It is also the place my son thought for a quick photoshoot when we picked up his high school letterman jacket. So many more memories to consider but these are the ones that I will always hold dear to my heart. Thank you Santa Fe Springs for maintaining this beautiful, majestic landmark.

I really want to keep this park a secret! It's a hidden gem in such an unsuspecting business park…read morelocation in the middle of of Santa Fe Springs. Most people haven't even heard of SFS and if they have it's mostly known for commercial business rather than beautiful scenery. This park is so serene, even on a weekend! It's gated with two sides for entry so it's open during certain hours. The park hosts a few events during the year but if you visit on a random day, you're likely to find yourself enjoying the history of the park, the area and the peacefulness nature brings.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! LA County is Honoring The Legendary Sound of…read morethe 70's with The Carpenters Collection - a series of Free things for people to do spread out all over LA. The Female Voice of the 70's was Karen Carpenter of The Carpenters. She had a melodic, airy & angelic crystal clear distinctive voice like no one else. The Carpenters ruled the airwaves especially in the early 70's. They were one of the most successful & Biggest American Pop groups of all time selling more than 100 million records. Their easy listening Adult Contemporary Soft Rock sound blasted out of transistor radios all over the world in the 70's. Karen not only sang but played the drums as well which was really unheard of from women at the time. She paved the way for women singers & many groups of today. Her brother Richard created the arrangements sang & played Keyboards. Rolling Stone ranked them #175 of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. They even met President Nixon & Miss Piggy. Much of their music has been long forgotten & no longer played on the radio. Now there is a new Hardcover Book about the duo. The city of Downey CA. is also honoring The Carpenters with a Free exhibition & Free Parking at The Downey Library which takes you on a musical journey. Karen & Richard Carpenter were born & grew up in New England in New Haven Connecticut. They moved with their family to SoCal in 1963 & attended school in Downey CA. They formed a band & won The Hollywood Bowl Talent Show. Then they signed a recording contract. They hit big with "Close to You" which catapulted to #1 in 1970 & stayed there for 4 weeks & ended up being the #2 Song of the entire Year. They followed it up with a #2 Smash "We've Only Just Begun" a California Crocker Bank Commercial turned into a hit song. Then came their Holiday Smash Merry Christmas Darling which has become a Holiday Classic. They won Best New Artist beating out Elton John, The Partridge Family, Melba Moore & Anne Murray. They scored a second Grammy that night for Best Contemporary Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group with their song Close to You beating out The Beatles Let it Be, Simon & Garfunkel Bridge Over Troubled Water, ABC by The Jackson Five, & Chicago by Chicago. Then it was Hit after Hit after Hit for several years including 3 #1's & 5 #2's on Billboard. They had TV Specials, including a Christmas Special. Paul McCartney was a Fan & said she was "the best female voice in the world: melodic, tuneful and distinctive".Michael Jackson was also a Fan & stated that they were an early influence on the Jackson Five while growing up. They have a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Karen sang Duets with the Great Ella Fitzgerald & John Denver. Karen passed away of Anorexia an eating disorder that was just beginning to be recognized back then. They had no great treatments at that time & passed away much too soon. Their Epic Songs include Close To You, We've Only Just Begun, Ticket to Ride, Merry Christmas Darling, Superstar, Rainy Days & Monday's, For All We Know, Top of the World, Please Mr. Postman video filmed at Disneyland, Only Yesterday video filmed at Huntington Gardens. Goodbye to Love, It's Gonna Take Some Time, I Won't Last a day Without You, Bless the Beast & The Children, A Song for you, Yesterday Once More, This Masquerade, There's a Kind of Hush, I Need to Be in Love, The Sesame Street Song Sing, All You Get from Love Is a Love Song, Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft, Rainbow Connection & others. Check out their music before you come & visit the Library. The Downey Library has a great Collection of Gold Carpenter Records, 45's, Albums, Cassettes, 8 Tracks, Foreign Merchandise & other Memorabilia & pictures on display. Then take a ride past Downey High School where they attended classes. Drive by the 2 apartment buildings they owned. One is named Close to You & the other one is directly across the street called We've Just Begun. Those are the name of their first 2 huge hits. Then you can drive by the Newville Ave. address their former home that is still standing but the next door recording studio is gone. Then head on over to Long Beach to see the Carpenters Performing Arts Center. We've Only Just Begun was originally a commercial written by Paul Williams for Crocker Bank. The Last Bookstore is a very Cool place in Downtown LA & is a former Crocker Bank. Then take a ride to The Hollywood Walk of Fame @ 6931 Hollywood Blvd. You'll see their Star right near songwriter Paul Williams. Karen's final resting place is @ Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village, You'll have a whole day of Carpenters Fun & the price tag - IT'S ALL FREE! 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!

Lovely historic house in a hidden part of Bell Gardens. It fell into disrepair and is currently…read moreclosed to the public. It has the old trolleys parked in front and the house is beautiful from the outside..i can only imagine the inside. Built in 1924 it retains its charm. 2 stars..when they open it, then it will more stars.

I never met any of the Woodworth family, but my family may have picked up a few of their things…read morewhile my Uncle Basil lived at that address for a decade or more. Some old things that "came with the house" including some antique painted landscapes and an 1882 painting of Yosemite Valley, a 1700's butcher block, an antique telephone, and a pair of wrought iron rooster lamps ended up with my family. There was a stable, horses, and some outbuildings that held my Uncle's 1930's Duesenberg. I visited that place with my family a dozen or more times between 1959 and 1966. There were wedding receptions, family reunions, funerals, or just family get-togethers. There was a massive 20 foot tall avocado tree that grew up the side of the house at the back porch service entrance and we always went home with a large brown paper grocery bag full of avocados. My brother and I loved playing their baby grand piano in their living room and watching Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color and Bonanza on their HUGE 25" color TV set in a large open landing at the top of the stairs. Nobody else we knew had color TV in 1961. It got to be when there were more funerals than weddings, my uncle and aunt either sold or donated the place to the City of Bell Gardens. Lots of fond memories attached to that place. Just a few of us left who remember those days.

Sprawling park has a Paul Revere theme, with several covered bridges, a harbor with a pretend tall…read moremast boat, the north church tower, all on an island surrounded by a moat of water. Water features attract a lot of fowl including Canadian geese, mallard ducks and so many more duck species, plus of course seagulls and crows, pigeons, and a large number of turtles. Very fun for kids to explore. Slides and climbing are built into the structures. Adjacent to neighborhoods so lots of street parking, as well as a separate parking lot. Playground equipment geared for the 3 to 12 year old kids. Lots of covered sheds and picnic tables- those are available for Cerritos residents to rent, but otherwise are free for use. Also has grills if you want to barbecue. Clean bathrooms, onsite toddler pre-K programs offered. Lots of well maintained grassy areas and shady trees.

Came here with the kids and honestly this park is really nice. Super clean, spacious, and a lot to…read moredo. The playground area is great for all ages my kids had a blast and didn't want to leave. The lake area with the little church in the background is a nice touch, makes it feel more relaxing and not just your typical park. Good walking paths, plenty of grass, and nice spots to just sit and chill. Everything felt well kept and safe, which is a big plus when you're bringing kids. Plenty of room so it didn't feel overcrowded either. Only thing watch out for duck poop on the walkways and grass, especially near the water. Overall, great spot for families. Definitely coming back

Great quiet park (except for an occasional train)! Historic Neff House and George house were built…read morethere c.1863

Being a resident of La Mirada for the past 21 years, Neff Park has been one of my favorite local…read moreplaces to visit when I'm looking to get out of the house for a bit and decompress. It's a great place to bring your lunch or sit on the grass and enjoy a good book. The play area was remodeled not long ago and is a great place for kids to play and run around. If you're into visiting historic homes like I am, the Neff Estate is a must visit. Tours are given every third Saturday of the month from 2-4 pm. Tours are free, donations accepted. The George House and Neff Barn are also on site, however they are not part of the tour. During La Mirada's Halloweenfest, the George House is open for viewing and the Neff Barn is turned into a haunted maze. There is a beautiful gazebo on site as well, perfect for special occasion photos.

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

Nice little museum that showcases artifacts from the city's history and founding family. Best thing…read moreis, it's free to take a self guided tour. Stop in and learn a bit about the Bell Family and see how the city started.

Great way to start kids on the history of City of Bell and surrounding cities . Small museum ,…read moreshort descriptions of objects and the family who founded Bell. Brief , but effective trip back in to an exciting time when people of different cultural backgrounds came together to edify a new community. I visited the museum with a group of parents from Corona Elementary and the staff was very kind , polite , and patient with us . We were able to take a lot of photographs , read all the descriptions , visit the garden . As a School employee and a member of the SPA 7 Community , it was very interesting to see that Bell shared its newspaper with Maywood and Cudahy . You also find information about the city's collaboration with Bell High School to make the pool construction possible . Captivating time capsule , beautifully presented exhibits , short but sweet trip in to the past. Unbelievably free!

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.

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.

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

Beautifully maintained house with plenty of parking Perfect…read morevenue for events Grounds include a garden and plenty of rooms in the house

I live in the Orange Estates so whenever I wanna drive out of my neighborhood, I'm always sitting…read moreat this light looking at this building. Fascinated by the architecture I have been so curious to see inside this estate. I often see advertising for events that look like so much fun. I promised myself I was going to the next event. Next thing you know I see advertising for a New York New Year's Eve party , signed me up ! I don't even have to leave my neighborhood. Perfect! Even better it's over at 9:30. I could still get in bed and watch the countdown on TV , loves it ! I ended up calling and dropping my payment off. I was so excited to get in there. The house is beautiful. The space is available for special events. I'm sure for a reasonable price. I can totally see myself getting married here.I had a wonderful time with Stacy. She is the curator of this place. She did an excellent job delivering a spectacular New Year's Eve extravaganza! We had such a good time. I'm definitely going to the next event and going to sign up and volunteer for the Assistance League ! Like a true Downey girl should! I give this venue event, a nonprofit organization of five stars!