Marlis Guevarra

For the urban cowboy (or cowgirl) in everyone, there's the Brandin' Iron Saloon and Dance Hall. This charmingly rustic nightlife spot is one of those places that could have been the setting for the famous “Urban Cowboy” movie. The venue features various live country bands, dance lessons and the ever-popular mechanical bull that always attracts plenty of takers. There is also a delicious dinner menu available, too.

Despite the demise of his political career in the wake of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon had a surprisingly accomplished political career up to that point. To learn about that and also various aspects of his personal life, visit the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace in Yorba Linda, California. Various personal items stand alongside career-oriented exhibits in this charming but unassuming home. In his later years, he contributed much to the political scene based on his experiences, and the library on the premises does an admirable job of presenting various aspects of Nixon's life before, during and after his Presidency.

The California Theatre of Performing Arts is the Inland Empire's Premiere Theater and has worked hard to legitimately earn that title. This stunning 1,718-seat auditorium was built in 1928 and continues the legacy by presenting a wide variety of different performances that include legitimate theater, musicals, ballet, recitals, plays, symphony celebrity headliners, fashion shows, corporate seminars, and even graduation and naturalization ceremonies. This entertainment venue continues to proudly serve a population of 26 million people within its 30 mile radius.