Aside from Catalina Island or a boat, the best vantage points are Palos Verdes and Santa Monica. I've received a couple of sightings from Palos Verdes in the last year or so of UFOs exiting the ocean or entering the ocean. I don't have the exact location right now for Santa Monica, but there are some spots in the Santa Monica Mountains that are Native American related. UFOs have been seen near those areas and over the bay.
Although it's been a little quiet of late, Tujunga Canyon has been a pretty active area. The sightings there are similar to the Topanga sightings in terms of the type of UFO activity. Tujunga is also known for complete silent black helicopters.
When the Queen Mary first launched on September 26, 1934 it was considered to be the ship of the future. Weighing in at an impressive 81,237 tons it was larger than the Titanic and faster than any ship made previously. The maiden voyage set sail on May 27, 1936 and to all accounts was a major event.
John Brown and Company out of Scotland built the Queen Mary to be a weekly express from Southampton England to New York to be one of the fastest ships on the ocean at that time. It certainly held up to that name as it did indeed garner the record for the fastest North Atlantic crossing in 1937. For 3 years she traveled back and forth bringing the rich and elite across the Atlantic in luxury and style. In 1939 she was on a trip when World War II started and was ordered to become a troopship to carry soldiers from Australia and New Zealand to the United Kingdom.
After the war had completed, and Queen Mary narrowly escaped being sunk by the orders of Adolf Hitler and his U boats, the Queen Mary was used as a transatlantic passenger trade until 1958. Then the jets were starting to fly and it seemed that people wanted quicker ways to get across the Atlantic Ocean. Finally in 1966 it was put up for sale and bought by H.E. Ridings of Long Beach California where it still resides today.
Today, Queen Mary is on the National Register of Historic places and serves as a hotel, entertainment venue, and a museum. It is an extremely popular tourist attraction that brings people in from all over the world. You can choose a self guided ship walk tour that takes you from the engine to the wheelhouse, or you can have a daily guided tour that explores the elegant bygone era. You can even go on the special tour called The Ghost and Legends tour that talks about the paranormal experiences of the Queen Mary which people swear have taken over the ships at certain times.
Many people come to the Queen Mary to stay in one of the 365 original staterooms, 8 of which are luxurious suites of their time. Each room is artfully appointed in the style of the 1930’s and 1940’s with original artwork and much of the art deco feel that it had in the past. The room rates are very reasonable depending on the season and you can buy packages that include dinner or show tickets. After checking in you can experience award winning dining in many of the waterfront restaurants such as the Sir Winston restaurant or you can just grab a quick bite to eat at The Promenade Café if you are in a rush to get back to your self guided tour of the Queen Mary.
Visiting and staying on the Queen Mary is like taking a step back in time to the more elegant and fascinating bygone years. It is an experience you won’t soon forget.
If you happen to be fascinated by ghosts and find yourself in the South Bay area, here are a couple spots that you may find interesting.
Point Vicente Lighthouse – Palos Verdes
The ghost of a tall woman is at times seen walking around the lighthouse. She is believed to be the former wife of the original Lighthouse keeper, who fell off a cliff.
Drum Barracks – Wilmington
The Drum Barracks is an original civil war outpost. The dominant ghosts in the building are of a man, presumably an officer and a woman called Maria. There are also reported sightings of children, Apaches, and civil war soldiers.
Point Vicente Lighthouse
31550 Palos Verdes Dr W
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Drum Barracks
1052 Banning Blvd
Wilmington, CA 90744
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’ll admit it, UFO hunting isn’t for everyone. In fact, most people will find the activity absolutely ridiculous. But for those that do believe that there is intelligent life out there (myself included), nothing beats spending an exciting evening at a UFO hotspot. Even if you don’t actually see a UFO, the experience of simply being out there makes it all worthwhile.
Here are some notable UFO Hotspots:
Topanga Canyon
Grab your camping gear and head up to Topanga State Park in Malibu. One of the more popular UFO Hotspots in Southern California, there has been a considerable number of UFO sightings reported in the park at various hours of the night.
Located in the Santa Monica Mountains, Topanga State Park features 36 miles of trails, a plethora of recreational opportunities, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Other Southern California Hotspots
There have been plenty of sightings along the Pacific Coast in Long Beach, Palos Verdes, Santa Monica, and Catalina. Most people have reported seeing the UFO’s diving in and out of the water.
Before You Go
Before going out on your UFO adventure, I would suggest checking the weather to ensure clear skies – otherwise, you’ll have a pretty tough time seeing the stars, let alone a UFO. Also, I highly recommend that you bring along some binoculars (the higher the magnification power the better). You can purchase a decent pair of binoculars for about $50-$100.
