Rather than fly or drive to Southern California, this trip begins with a ride on one of the main west coast train lines of Amtrak, offering some fantastic views on it's path.
Taking a friend for their first visit South of the Boarder to Tijuana, and visiting the origin of the Caesar Salad along with visiting a smaller Mexican amusement park.
Before returning home, there were two smaller parks to visit, one of which features a coaster that may give some riders a surprise as to how much fun it really is.