The Fox Theater Pomona is an all-purpose venue that has a multitude of entertainment options. The venue first started as a proud movie cinema in 1931 during an era that produced legends on the silver screen. Today it serves as a concert hall, theater, cinema, and event venue, where the theater hosts everything from private parties to romantic dinners. The beautiful Art Deco structure is one of the most sought-after event venues in the city.
Constructed from more than 10,000 plates of glass, The Christ Cathedral (formerly Crystal Cathedral) is packed with more than 2700 seated worshipers every Sunday for service. It can accommodate hundreds more who experience drive-in worship in the parking lot via nine-story tall sliding glass doors that allow them to view the service. This cathedral is also most famous as the filming place of Dr. Robert H. Schuller's Hour of Power television show. Because of the popularity of the cathedral tours and Sunday service, you should arrive at least a half hour early. Come Christmas season, don't miss their Glory of Christmas presentation packed with stirring music and drama.
While in Laguna Beach, be sure to visit the oceanfront gallery of Wyland, an artist well-known for his paintings of marine life. Nicknamed the "Marine Michelangelo," the first thing you'll be amazed by is the variety of mediums used in his art. Murals are seen on the exterior walls while bronze sculptures loom over the front entrance. The inside overflows with even more: Lucite sculptures, acrylic sculptures, oil paintings, abstract art, brush art, photographs, bronze tables, portholes and mirrors.
Since 1894 the Graber family has been growing, harvesting, and selling olives and olive-based foodstuffs to locals as well as visitors who serendipitously find it. Here, visitors can see olives in their native environment- with tours offered all day, every day. The Graber Olive House is busy all year, but visitors will see the most activity from mid-October to December when the olives are harvested. Along with observing how olives are grown, guests can browse a small museum on-site, buy tasty treats at the gift shop, or grab a bite to eat and have a picnic lunch on the scenic grounds.
If you ever wanted to learn about the history of Ontario, Upland, Montclair or the bizarrely named Rancho Cucamonga, then you have come to the right place. When it was established in 1965, the museum was named the Chaffee Communities Cultural Center after its affiliation with Inland Empire businessmen, William and George Chaffee. In 1997, the name changed to honor local benefactor Ada Cooper, a woman who made a philanthropic donation to the center. Inside, visitors will find exhibits, objects and documents that highlight the development and lives of people in this Southern California region. Moreover, the museum also houses an auditorium for performances, talks, workshops and concerts.
Wally Parks was a larger than life character who established what is today the largest organization for motorsports in the world, the National Hot Rod Association. This museum presents the man behind the sport, memorabilia, artifacts and actual vehicles in a modern building that chronicles the history of the sport, from its inception in 1951 to the present-day. It's the ultimate museum for the race fan, where guests can learn more about their favorite drivers, see some cars and find out what's behind all those vehicles with names like 'Funny Car', 'Alcohol Dragster' and 'Super Stock'.
Huy Fong Foods, Inc will take you on a flavorful ride in their factory. What began as a domestic work of making spices flourished into a well-established business, owned by David Tran. The factory is a producer of appetizing sauces, supplied in many of the Asian restaurants around. They are one of the main producers of chili garlic sauce, Sriracha and Sambal Oelek. Book a tour with them to go a on savory ride, where you can learn how they started up and how their sauces are made. Also, visit their rooster room to collect some interesting souvenirs like t-shirts. If you have some great recipes to share made with their spices, then you get to be a part of their website's recipe section.
Many people first see Trabuco Canyon Community Church when they hike at O'Neill Park. The beautiful hilltop setting of the New England-style church not only catches every hiker's attention, but even draws many of them to visit. Although the road to the church is not easily visible, the effort of finding it is rewarded by a scenic canyon drive under a canopy of live oak trees and a 360-degree panoramic view of Cleveland National Forest, the south county and Catalina Island. In addition to the church building, there are a wedding chapel and a giant cross on different sides of the property. No matter where you stand, you’d be amazed by the view at any time of day. This is a very special place to get married. Trabuco Canyon Community Church is non-denominational. -Hoiyin IpÂ
Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, Saint Michael's Episcopal Church was build in 1876. In 1955, the church was moved to its present location along West South Street. Today the church remains an important part of the community holding weekly events and services. Be sure to visit the website for services times and more information.
Discover the railroad mode of transport in the 20th Century at the RailGiants Train Museum. Established in the year 1954 this museum is managed by the Railway and Locomotive Historical Society. The collection includes trains like the Union Pacific Caboose, Southern Pacific, Santa Fe Caboose and many more. The museum is housed in a train station that belongs to the Topeka and Santa Fe Railway which is constructed in gingerbread Victorian architecture. The museum displays a number of artifacts related to the railways.
On a 40-acre, picturesque stretch of land that overlooks Trabuco Canyon, Ramakrishna Monastery, a Vedanta monastery, peacefully enjoys nature’s company. From the parking lot, a long and ascending gravel pathway bordered by trees and bushes leads to the main building. Even from far away, everyone sees the bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda meditating above a pond. The left side of the pond is a lecture hall, a library and a bookshop. Public lectures are held at 11a on Sundays. The Vedantic ideal is harmony of religions. Books of world's major religions are seen in the library. To meditate, the shrine is just a little north of the main building. Enjoy the peacefulness, and do take time for a serene stroll. -Hoiyin Ip
The Church of the Angels is one of the most historic churches in Southern California. It was erected by the wife of Alexander Robert Campbell-Johnson, a descendant of a pre-Revolutionary War leader. Campbell-Johnson and his wife Frances traveled to California in search of land to purchase, which they found through then-mayor of Los Angeles Prudent Beaudry. The Episcopalian church, which encompasses an area that was once part of the Rancho San Rafael property, was built by Frances to honor her husband after he became ill and died. Visitors are welcome at Sunday services.