Richard Ruggaber's (richardruggaber) Blog

  Hollywood, California is well known for its colorful world of entertainment and exciting life styles! Allow me to give you some fun and interesting facts about how Hollywood came to be. In 1853, Hollywood was nothing more than one little adobe hut. However, in 1870 the agricultural community g...

   Enjoy a fun and relaxing day at Malibu Lagoon State Beach in Malibu, California! There you can surf, picnic, swim and just have a great day in the sun! You can even visit the historical Adamson House located at Malibu Lagoon State Beach and is a showplace for amazing Malibu artifacts.   Adjac...

Spend the day away from the hustle and bustle at the Los Encinos State Historic Park in Encino, California! This amazing park is located at the corner of Balboa and Ventura Boulevard in Encino. The park was known until the 19 century as the main hub of human occupancy in the San Fernando Valley....

    Pasadena, California is such a wonderful city and it is full of rich history too! I would like to share some really interesting and fun facts about Pasadena, California. Did you know that Pasadena, Texas was named after Pasadena, California due to the resemblance that both cities have in com...

Made a donation to AMFAR this week - Pay It Forward.  I have been a long supporter of Amfar "American Foundation for Aids Research".  I was introduced to Canfar "Canadian Foundation for Aids Research"  in 1987 when I lived in Toronto, I did a lot of volunteer work for them and since I have been l...

Spend a luxurious weekend at the Bissell House Bed and Breakfast in Pasadena, California! The Bissell House is an 1887 Victorian estate that is full of charm and ultimate beauty. This amazing beautiful estate is located in the Orange Grove Mansion District which makes it perfect for attending an...

So you need a place to stay for your next vacation while you are in Pasadena, California? Why not, stay at the Terraces at Paseo Colorado, where you can indulge in the luxurious amenities that this amazing place has to offer! The Terraces at Paseo Colorado is located in the heart of Old Town Pas...

    Enjoy a wonderful lunch at the Element Café in Pasadena, California! The Element Café is located in Old Town Pasadena and features a wonderful open kitchen for your enjoyment. This exquisite café offers lunch and weekend brunch for you to indulge in their delicious American cuisine! The Eleme...

Enjoy the day having a fun scavenger hunt as well as a race at the Amazing Los Angeles Race in Los Angeles, California. This awesome fun race is part race and self-guided tour. It is the world’s greatest and most competitive sight-seeing tour! The Amazing Los Angeles Race is presented by LARF, I...

  So you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Why not spend the day at the Topanga State Park in Los Angeles, California. This beautiful park is considered the world’s largest wildlife park within city limits. The Topanga State Park is perfect for hiking, riding horses, ...