New Port Beach

The same with other beaches in California, New Port Beach is an attractive sight-seeing spot, which fascinates people to come over fishing and soaking. I liked the beach weather in fall. Although the sea breeze was a bit cold, the sun brought us a bit warmth . You could listen to the tides or walk on the sands. Once I met friends who was fishing on the dock. Furthermore, it was my first time fishing in the sea water and following my friend’s instruction to cast the line and reel it in. However, it was cruel and no fun for me to see the fish struggling for life. We didn’t leave until the beautiful twilight at sunset faded out of our sight.

Fashion Island

Fashion Island is a hand-out good place. People can not only shop in that area, but spend all day with their family. Furthermore, ladies are going shopping while men are taking care of the kids. There are also some places providing visitors a good chance to enjoy their parent-kid relation such as pond, fountain and carousel. Thus, I would see people walking the dog, taking a stroll, or playing with their children around the pond.

THE j. Paul Getty Museum

We went to Getty Center last Saturday. This museum is located on the hillside near Santa Monica and established by a private foundation. They provide people a prime environment to enjoy visual art. There are some good views from observatory in every building. We could see L.A. downtown and UCAL. The famous oil painting, Irises, was painted by Vincent van Gogh, who revealed really alive Irises in colors. I was so glad to see his authentic work in front of me in person . Moreover, there was a small garden where people could take a break. Many people lay down on the grass, some of whom were reading, sun-bathing and chatting. This is a popular leisure place without any tickets.

Knott’s Scary Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm is the first theme park in America. It’s also a Snoopy amusement park. However it creates different atmosphere in whole October; they call it Knott’s Scary Farm. According to their flyer, people walk in and freak out, so you can perceive that it must be a thriller. Last Thursday night, we visited their ghost town and some ghost houses, such as The Doll Factory, Lost Vegas and 13 Axe Murder Manor. In the ghost town, a variety of scary ghosts popped up unexpectedly on the foggy streets, and they made harsh, grating noise scare you, approaching close to you and tricking you. It was really interesting to see the girls’ reaction of screams. Although it was very dark in there, we still took a few pictures.

The Empire State Building

We had a tour in New York last vocation. Here let me introduce some attractions of scenic spots. The Empire State Building is one of the most impressive spots for me. We bought a delicate brochure providing some information about the well-kown New York landmark. Before going high up to the observatory, we had to climb 8-story stairs. When we got there, we were very excited. We could see everything in New York, and followed the guide map leading us to look for other landmarks. It’s a very special experience look down bustling New York City just beneath me.

Lake Silverwood

My friend and I went to Lake Silverwood last Saturday. It’s as truly as its name. There’s a beautiful lake surrounded by the hills. I remember it was very cold and windy, but the water was warm. I guessed that the sun heated the water. Therefore, many people were playing and sinking in the water. Others were fishing , riding a wet bike, or rowing a boat. I smelled the roasted meat as well. That’s a friendly recreation place worth enjoying and relaxing a whole day.

Lake Hill

We went to Lake Hill last Saturday, which took us about 30 minutes from Riverside. It’s located on a hillside; thus, we could see the splendid night view. We chose some good positions, then we had some good photos before the cruiser gave us a warning. Police officer said, “There is no parallel parking.” However, we left with full satisfactory. I sincerely recommend that is a fabulous place for a couple.

Santa Monica on a Rainy Day

We went to Santa Monica on Saturday. This was my second trip to the 3rd street, but this time we had a bad weather. Visitors were less than last time we were here. Therefore, there were not many performances on the street. We felt a little disappointed about that. I could remember , the street was still hustling and bustling even it was 9 P.M.. We enjoyed the performances from afternoon to night. I thought I only needed a cup of coffee, sitting back and enjoying the fantastic atmosphere. I’m going again because I want to listen to the enchanting melodies from trumpet or saxophone players.

About Steven

Hi, my friend, I’m Steven. I like photography, decorations and movies. This blog is about my stay in America. I’ve been in California for half a year to polish my English. I like the sunny weather here, also I made some good friends from other countries. We went sight-seeing everywhere if time permitting, such as beaches, national parks, museums and amusement parks. I had many special findings during this stay. I cherish the valuable experience in my life and would like to share it with you.