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If I hadn’t come to California, I would never have known this — the California state government offers free language schools through local community colleges . These schools provide ESL (English as a Second Language)  programs for people who are not on an F1 student visa . The ESL departments offer both free non-credit courses  and paid academic courses , and you can start with the free classes before moving into the paid ones later if you wish. The teachers in the free progr

I want to share an amazing luxury hotel  you can redeem with points: Ventana Big Sur , located along the scenic California Highway 1 . Ventana Big Sur is an adults-only hotel , so no children are allowed — though dogs are welcome (not sure about cats!). Finding our room for the first time felt like navigating a maze because the property is huge. The front desk provides a map, which is essential. The rooms are forest inspired and decorated with handmade details like stones, fe

This is my second time hiking up to the Hollywood Sign ! Anyone who’s been here knows that parking around the sign is incredibly difficult . Most of the streets on the hill are reserved for residents only. But this time, I found a great parking spot, it’s a bit of a longer walk, but you can not only reach the front of the Hollywood Sign , you can also hike all the way up behind it . Honestly, it’s the perfect route!So I’m sharing it here for everyone. You can park around:📍 3

Discover the best things to do in Simi Valley, California with Teresa’s Simi Valley Itinerary. Explore top attractions, local restaurants, hiking trails, parks, and hidden gems — all in one easy-to-use travel map. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, day trip, or family vacation, this Simi Valley itinerary highlights must-see spots like the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Corriganville Park, and nearby scenic drives.

Simi Valley  is a city in Southern California , close to Los Angeles . Established in 1969, it lies west of the San Fernando Valley , nestled between the Santa Susana Pass , the Simi Hills , and the Santa Susana Mountains . Consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in the United States, Simi Valley is known for its strong machinery  and metalworking industries . The city is well connected by the Simi Valley Freeway  and by rail, with both Metrolink  and Amtrak  trains p