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Jan 4, 2012

Things To Do On Catalina Island

Island vacationing in Southern California? Just off the coast of Long Beach (22 miles to be exact) is our own little island paradise. It's not tropical, but it does have its own special charm.

See what's great about Catalina Island California...


Jan 4, 2012

A Sublime Day At The Santa Barbara Zoo

The weather was in the 70s on the post Christmas December day I took my family to the zoo in Santa Barbara California.

Some of the highlights for me this time were the meerkats, the otters, the white snow leopard, the Channel Island fox, and the California Condors.

It's smaller and not as magnificent as the San Diego Zoo, but it is so relaxing and uncrowded, I just love going there.

More on the Santa Barbara Zoo...


Jan 1, 2012

A Few Spots To Grab Some Grub In Laguna

Whether it's a late night blackened tofu mushroom taco, Sunday brunch in a cozy cottage, a sunset margarita, or fish n chips on the beach, there are a whole slew of good Laguna Beach restaurants...


Jan 1, 2012

Santa Barbara Zoo - Charming And Relaxing

The Santa Barbara Zoo has lions, meerkats, otters, penguins and much more in a lovesly etting.

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Dec 12, 2011

What's Different About Del Mar?

For a start, Del Mar California has a dog beach, a racetrack and hosts the San Diego County Fair.

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Find out more about Del Mar California...


Dec 12, 2011

Much To Do In Long Beach

Visit the Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, or relax at the beach at Belmont Shores. Stroll around Rainbow Harbor and get a bite to eat.

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Things to do on a Long Beach vacation...


Dec 10, 2011

So Cal Holiday Boat Parades

Fancy a mocha latte or hot cocoa while watching colored lights dance on the waters? It seems like tonight is the night for boat parades throughout Southern California harbors. Some also happen tomorrow night, and some next weekend. To find the nearest one near you, along with a few other holiday events in beach towns, see So Cal Holiday Boat Parades.


Dec 10, 2011

California Beaches Festivals

Look here for fun annual festivals and events at Southern California beaches or beach towns.

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Nov 29, 2011

Beaches In California - A List Of Southern California Beaches By County

A fairly comprehensive list of beaches in California divided by cities and counties from north to south

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Nov 18, 2011

Long Beach Vacation - Aquarium, Rainbow Harbor, The Queen Mary And More

Your Long Beach vacation can include a visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific, Rainbow Harbor or the Long Beach Jazz festival or Blues Festival.

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