In Huell's first "Road Trip" he starts by exploring Barstow's Route 66, rail, and fast food history. Originally planning to continue to the Nevada border, he finds there are many amazing things to see in the desert within 16 miles of town.
Huell road trips to Tehachapi and along the way visits the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, the Word War II-era Mojave Airport, the Mourning Cloak Ranch and Botanical Gardens, and the Tehachapi Loop railroad spiral.
Huell road trips north to the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park to see some of the biggest trees in the world. In addition to the natural beauty, he also meets a great bunch of people from all over our state.
Huell travels from Oceanside south to La Jolla on a Road Trip that includes stops at the California Surf Museum, Del Mar Racetrack, Torrey Pines State Reserve and the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institute.
Huell finds a website devoted to sights along old Route 66 near Newberry Springs, prints the map and eagerly starts his next road trip. Except for the famous Bagdad Cafe, the driving tour doesn't pan out, but he meets many friendly locals.
Huell road trips on San Marcos Pass Road, a 32-mile section of State Highway 154 from Santa Barbara to Los Olivos. It winds along an old stagecoach route through the Los Padres National Forest, the Santa Ynez Valley, and past Lake Cachuma.
From the coast to the county seat, Huell drives across Orange County on his latest Road Trip. He learns about conservation efforts at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and why Huntington Beach is called "Surf City, U.S.A." Heading inland, he discovers a vibrant, Latino community in Santa Ana as he strolls along Fourth Street visiting markets, clothing stores and restaurants.
Huell road trips to rustic Julian in northern San Diego County. Settled as a gold mining town in 1869, it survived after the mines were depleted because residents planted apple orchards that are still the backbone of the local economy.
Join Huell as he takes a walk on his newest Road Trip in Riverside. From the world famous Mission Inn to a few little known spots, this Road Trip has got it all.
Bakersfield is Huell's next Road Trip where he samples Basque food, visits a Tule Elk reserve and tours country music legend Buck Owen's Crystal Palace.
For a little bit of Denmark in California, Huell road trips to Solvang. Equipped with a self-guided walking tour map and joined by staff of the Visitors Bureau, he explores the town's history and visits many of the authentic Danish shops.
Huell gets more than his feet wet as he visits artists honored by the Metropolitian Water District for their creative depictions of water in public spaces. Stops include: Blue Line Oasis in Compton, Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon, Wall Gazing Gallery in Fullerton, and Music Center Fountain in Los Angeles.
Huell travels to California's beautiful Central Coast as he visits picturesque Port San Luis lighthouse, travels to the beach community of Cayucos and ends up in the artist community of Harmony (population 18).
Huell Howser travels to the city of Cotati in Sonoma County and takes in the festivities at the 12th annual Cotati Accordion Festival, Johnny Otis' radio show and Luther Burbank's garden.
Join Huell as he travels to the village of Bodega Bay, located just 68 miles north of San Francisco. The sights are breathtaking with low coastal bluffs and slender sandy beaches. Huell then heads inland to the tiny town with the same name, Bodega. He learns about the history of both locations, which includes the filming of Alfred Hitchcock's unforgettable film "The Birds."
Huell road trips to Placerville, founded after the gold discovery in 1848 ten miles away at Sutter's Mill in Coloma. The resulting influx of thousands of fortune seekers established Placerville as a supply center for the mining camps.
Huell travels to Mariposa County, home to a rich mining history. Stops include California's oldest Courthouse (1854), and the colorful mining town of Coulterville.
Huell road trips to the charming community of Half Moon Bay located about 25 miles south of San Francisco on the central coast, nestled between forested hills and some of the most beautiful coastline in California.
The Ridge Route was a 20-foot-wide road opened in 1915 and the first direct route between LA and Bakersfield. To learn its history, Huell takes a trip with a Model T Ford club along a 30-mile portion of the abandoned road north of Castaic.
Huell discovers things to do in the Southern California mountain town of Big Bear Lake including the Discovery Center, Butler Peak Fire Lookout, Snow Summit Ski Resort and Bike Park, Moonridge Animal Park and Historical Society Museum.
Huell travels to Gilroy for their 25th Annual Garlic Festival where he samples garlic ice cream, garlic kettle corn, roasted garlic and other mouth-watering garlic delicacies.
Huell travels to Willits in Mendocino County to learn about the California legacy of the famous racehorse Seabiscuit. The trip includes a tour of Ridgewood Ranch, a special exhibit at the county museum, and BBQ at the Redwood Empire Fair.
Huell road trips to Volcano, one of the Mother Lode's most picturesque towns. Located in Amador County, some say it's named for its setting in a bowl-shaped valley, which early miners thought was caused by a volcano.
Huell travels to Humboldt County, on the rugged North Coast, known for its natural beauty, lavish Victorian architecture, and history in timber, fishing, and dairy. He tours Eureka's historic Old Town and makes stops in Loleta and Fortuna.
Huell begins his journey to the far reaches of California as he locates the exact northwest corner of the state and visits nearby attractions including Samoa Cookhouse, Battery Point Lighthouse, Ship Ashore Resort, and an Easter lily farm.
Huell continues his trip to the far reaches of California as he finds the state's exact northeast corner and visits sights in Modoc County including Lava Beds National Monument, historic spots in Alturas, Fandango Pass and Surprise Valley.
Huell boats out onto Lake Tahoe and finds another corner of California. He also visits Camp Richardson, Tallac Historic Site, Taylor Creek stream profile chamber, Red Hut Cafe and learns about the mission of The League to Save Lake Tahoe.
Huell travels to the beautiful coast city Encinitas in San Diego County and visits botanic gardens, parks, beaches, museums and boat-shaped houses. He feeds body and soul at Raul's Mexican Food and the Self-Realization Fellowship Gardens.
Go way down deep inside an old Titan Missile site, see a huge airplane graveyard, the Pima Air and Space Museum and the historic San Xavier del Bac Mission on this road trip to Tucson.
Huell tours Orange with city historian Phil Brigandi. The city maintains a small-town charm with its central Plaza Square, multi-generational family businesses, historic homes with diverse architecture and links to its citrus growing past.
Huell road trips to UC Davis and visits several campus spots open to the public including the Bike Barn, Museum of Entomology, the arboretum, Segundo Dining Commons, the Coffeehouse, the Horse Barn, Gorman Museum and Raptor Center.
Lodi is known as the "Zinfandel Capital of the World" and not only has a wonderful "wine" community, but is filled with all sorts of things for visitors to enjoy. Huell visits the Lodi Wine and Visitor Center, to get the lay of the land and then it's off to Michael-David Vineyards to see how this 5th generation family-run business works. Huell then travels to Micke Grove Park, which has everything from a zoo to a Japanese tea garden. There is a tour of the historic downtown district and a visit to the very first A&W Root Beer in the nation. We end our visit with a trip to see the annual return of the Cranes to Lodi. These majestic birds come back every year and are a real treat to behold.
Huell road trips to historic San Juan Capistrano. After a personal tour of the Mission, he explores Los Rios Historic District including lunch with the Rios family and stops at Ramos House Cafe, ZOOMARS Petting Zoo, and O'Neill Museum.
Huell road trips to Fort Hunter Liggett, a 167,000-acre army base on the central coast. Sites on base open to the public include the 1771 Mission San Antonio and William Randolph Hearst's 1930 Julia Morgan-designed Hacienda ranch house.
Huell road trips to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the largest California state park. Then he gets to know the locals and businesses in the town of Borrego Springs finishing with the amazing outdoor metal sculptures of Ricardo Breceda.
Huell steps back in time in Humboldt County's Victorian Village of Ferndale. It has the distinction of the entire town being California Historic Landmark #883. A side trip stops at Clendenen's Cider Works in Fortuna for fresh apple cider.
Huell visits an old-fashioned roadside attraction featuring a 'gravity house' where water flows uphill, a mini train ride through an ancient forest, the world's largest freestanding redwood chainsaw carving, and the redwood shoe house.