Category Archives: California

Laguna Beach California

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Perfectly situated midway between Los Angeles and San Diego in southern Orange County, Laguna Beach is a popular weekend vacation in Southern California. Offering seven miles of coastline with sandy beaches and palm trees, Laguna Beach is the perfect beach vacation getaway. There are 30 beaches and coves that visitors can explore either on foot or by kayak. The activities here include sailing, bird watching, beach volleyball, surfing, and even scuba diving. The Laguna Beach also enjoys warm weather year … Continue reading →

Newport Beach Gondola Ride

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Over 800 years old, the gondola is a regarded as a symbol of romance. Although thinking of a gondola may bring thoughts of Venice Italy, the gondola ride found in Newport Beach can be just as romantic when it comes to the symbol of romance. Once you sit in the black yet sleek gondola, you’ll be steered into the fairy-tale setting of the hidden canals beyond Newport Beach. Most of the time, the individual steering the gondola will appear discreet … Continue reading →

Golden Gate Park offers more than just a Play Date

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With its moderate temperatures year round, San Francisco is one of the best cities in the world in which to go outside and play. No matter what time of year it is, there is probably something you can find to do outside that is a lot of fun. Even if it is just “Singing in the Rain”. Beyond singing of course, there are plenty of activities that are best enjoyed out of doors. And there are few places in the … Continue reading →

Traveling to San Francisco, California

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Ever since gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, visitors from all over the world have flocked to San Francisco. Today, it’s still possible to find gold in the “City on the Bay” in its numerous restaurants, beautiful neighborhoods, and world-class cultural attractions. From the days of the gold rush to the advent of the Internet boom, San Francisco has earned its reputation as a stylish, high-livin’ town. Whether you prefer to hob-nob on Nob Hill or rub elbows … Continue reading →

California Wine Country

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Even if you’ve never really tried many wines or don’t really find the flavor of the wines you have tried in the past to be pleasant, you may find yourself pleasantly surprised to discover that you do in fact have a great palate for the excellent wines that can be found in California’s Sonoma Valley and Napa Regions. The wines you will taste here are generally great quality wines and are specially selected to showcase the best that these vineyards … Continue reading →

La Jolla California Beaches

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From the family beaches that are most often preferred by tourists to the more secluded coves most desired by surfers, divers, and swimmers, La Jolla beaches offer something for everyone. From Blacks Beach to the north and Windansea Beach to the south, the La Jolla shoreline consists of steep sandstone cliffs that are separated by coves and sandy beaches. They sunny yet beautiful breezes and picture perfect views are a vacation paradise for tourists and a water recreation highlight for … Continue reading →

Fun Museums for the Child in all of Us

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If you are bringing young ones on your visit to San Francisco, you’ve probably wracked your brain trying to find activities and events that will not only be fun for them but also provide much needed mental stimuli as well. Well, look no further. I have several museums that are guaranteed to be completely kid friendly and fun for the entire family. Gone are the days of stuffy museums that are cold and unfeeling. These museums of old have been … Continue reading →

La Jolla Cove

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The Cove of La Jolla sits below the Ellen Browing Scripps Park in downtown La Jolla. The sandy portion of the beach is quite small, with plenty of rocky cliffs. During high tide, the surrounding rocks will trap the water that stays behind as mini tidepools when the tide goes out, giving both children and adults something to peer into. The La Jolla Cove, 1100 Coast Boulevard, is a very small beach that’s tucked between adjacent sand stone cliffs. Due … Continue reading →

Fisherman’s Wharf is Famous for a Reason

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Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the most famous of destinations for visitors of San Francisco, California and with good reason. There is so much to see and do in Fisherman’s Wharf that you could quite easily plan an entire trip to Frisco and only leave the Wharf as you are leaving the city. The Wharf offers more than 2,500 hotel rooms, several restaurants, and an almost endless amount of shopping, history, culture, and attractions. Anyone would be hard pressed not … Continue reading →

5 Freebies for San Francisco Entertainment

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If the thing you look least forward to on vacation is wracking up vicious amounts of debt on your Master Card, then you’ve come to the right place. I’m here to offer advice on free things to do while visiting San Francisco. Granted, it is not wise to think that you can go on vacation without spending any money and have a good time. However, it is quite possible to be very selective when deciding where to spend your money … Continue reading →