Southern California Beaches Vacation Guide Updates, News and Events

May 10, Where To Stay In Old Town San Diego?

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:36:06 GMT

I like staying in Old Town because of the old California/Mexican atmosphere and proximity to this historic state park with its restaurants and shops. Many of the hotels are Spanish style with courtyards. Here are some hotel options...

May 10, Where To Stay In Old Town San Diego?

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:34:29 GMT

May 4, San Diego Hotels -- Point Loma, Shelter Island and Airport Hotels

Fri, 04 May 2012 19:56:52 GMT

These San Diego Hotels are convenient to the San Diego Airport, Point Loma, Harbor Island and Shelter Island.

May 2, San Diego California Hotels -- Choose By Area, Type, Brand, Amenities Or Price

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:50:59 GMT

Let's face it, there is a vast amount of San Diego California hotels to select from, probably close to 250, so where in the world do you start?

May 1, San Diego Tourist Attractions - Museums, Theme Parks, Beaches and More

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:34:50 GMT

There are way more San Diego tourist attractions than you might imagine, so I hope you're planning to stay awhile.

Apr 27, Paperback Version Of So Cal Beaches Vacation Guide Now Available On Amazon

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:34:21 GMT

In addition to the PDF, Kindle and other eBook versions of the So Cal Beaches Vacation Guide, now there is also a softcover paperback version. See the So Cal Beach Vacation Guide: What To See And Do On Vacation In These Southern California Beach Towns.

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Apr 27, So Cal Beaches eBook - The So Cal Beach Vacation Guide

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:18:48 GMT

This handy eBook tells of things to see and do at So Cal beaches, whether you're there for a weekend getaway or an extended beach vacation.

Apr 25, Newport Beach Vacation - Playground For Boaters and Beachgoers

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:39:57 GMT

This Newport Beach vacation guide includes information about where to stay and what to do while visiting the area, including Balboa Island, Newport Harbor and Corona del Mar.

Apr 17, Catalina Island Ferry

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:37:38 GMT

Information on the various companies that offer Catalina Island ferry service, including prices, times and locations.

Apr 17, Go To Catalina Free On Your Birthday

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:15:34 GMT

Catalina Express has extended their happy birthday special for another year, which means you can take the ferry there round trip for free on your birthday all the way through April 2013. That's a savings of around $70.50 for an adult! Click here to find out how to best enjoy Catalina Island... You must travel there on your actual birth date, but you can return on another day up to 30 days later if you wish, (and it is more fun to stay overnight anyway!) Get the details at www.catalinaexpress.com.

Apr 17, Best Beaches In Southern California

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:24:40 GMT

These are some of the best beaches of Southern California according to the opinions of visitors like you.

Apr 11, Events This Weekend at So Cal Beaches

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:40:06 GMT

It's spring in Southern California and there's a whole lot of events this month at the beach towns so come on out and enjoy! For instance, this weekend there is the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach happening all around the Convention Center on April 13th through the 15th. See www.longbeachgp.com. Like Woodies? Then don't miss the annual Doheny Wood car show at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point on Saturday April 14th. See www.socalwoodies.com/doheny.htm. Futher north is the Santa Barbara Kite Festival held at the city college, West Campus on Sunday the 15th. See www.sbkitefest.com. Then

Apr 11, California Beaches Festivals

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:23:30 GMT

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

Mar 15, New Updated Beach Vacation Guide eBook Just Released!

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:59:45 GMT

This newly updated and expanded eBook is called the So Cal Beach Vacation Guide and is packed with 189 pages of information useful for planning your next beach trip to beaches in Southern California. Check out the table of contents to see what's inside.

Feb 15, Santa Barbara Things To Do

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:01:14 GMT

Dine at the harbor, bike the waterfront, enjoy the botanical gardens or shop downtown? The near perfect weather in Santa Barbara helps you enjoy just about anything you do there, even if it's nothing! More on Santa Barbara California...

Jan 4, Things To Do On Catalina Island

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:36:29 GMT

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, A Sublime Day At The Santa Barbara Zoo

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:30:24 GMT

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, A Few Spots To Grab Some Grub In Laguna

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:50:04 GMT

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, Santa Barbara Zoo - Charming And Relaxing

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:17:57 GMT

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

Dec 12, Much To Do In Long Beach

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:16:11 GMT

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. Things to do on a Long Beach vacation...

Dec 12, What's Different About Del Mar?

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:16:11 GMT

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

Dec 10, So Cal Holiday Boat Parades

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:28:03 GMT

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.

Nov 29, Beaches In California - A List Of Southern California Beaches By County

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:22:41 GMT

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

Nov 18, Long Beach Vacation - Aquarium, Rainbow Harbor, The Queen Mary And More

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:07:08 GMT

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.

Nov 9, Ventura Harbor Village

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:43:48 GMT

If you want to spend some time strolling around a marina by the sea, maybe get a seafood lunch, watch the sailboats, go kayaking or take the kids for some ice cream, Ventura Harbor has all this without the crowds you might expect.

Nov 4, San Clemente Events, Festivals and Fairs

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:53:52 GMT

Whether you live in Orange County or visit from farther afoot, you might want to plan your visit to San Clemente around one of the annual festivities that take place in this beach town. More on San Clemente events...

Oct 30, The Train Stops At The Beach In San Clemente California

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:34:04 GMT

San Clemente has 2 train stops, one at the beach, the other at the north end of town. More on San Clemente California...

Oct 27, Coast Down To Malibu California

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:28:34 GMT

Between the beaches, the hiking trails and the Getty Villa, how does one decide how to spend a day in Malibu? More on Malibu California...

Oct 26, The Beaches Of Encinitas

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:49:46 GMT

here's a bit of a choice when it comes to choosing from the beaches in Encinitas. There's also other things to do, like visit the San Diego Botanical Garden, which used to be the Quail Gardens. More on Encinitas California...

Oct 26, The Seaside Village Of Carlsbad

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:07:04 GMT

Carlsbad California has it all: beaches, a variety of restaurants, Legoland, a music museum and the Flower Fields. Find out what Carlsbad has to offer...

Oct 25, What's To See In Oceanside California?

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:07:41 GMT

Besides the harbor, the pier and the beaches, Oceanside California also boasts an art museum, surf museum and mission. Find out more about Oceanside California...

Oct 23, Ventura California -- Sun, Seafood and Surf

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:25:29 GMT

Ventura California is a good beach town for those who like to camp in the salty air, dine at the harbor, or enjoy uncrowded beaches. Go to Ventura California and find out more...

Oct 21, Your Perfect Beach House

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:08:50 GMT

Do you fancy a week in a beach rental within steps from the sand? The sound of seagulls at breakfast and the crashing surf at dusk? Now you just have to choose which beach community in which to look for your ideal vacation rental. Start here to find out more about Southern California beach vacation rentals...

Oct 19, Finding A Hotel By The Beach

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:44:56 GMT

This directory of Southern California beach hotels will help you zoom in on the perfect beach town for your vacation getaway.
Start searching beach towns for hotels...

Oct 19, Huge List Of Southern California Beaches

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:16:07 GMT

There are a whole lotta beaches in So Cal and though they all share the beautiful Pacific Ocean in common, many of these beaches are unique for some reason or another, whether it's the bluffs, the wave pattern, or the amount of sand. See more Beaches In California

Oct 19, Southern California Beaches Vacation Guide - Beach Travel And Tourism

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:33:23 GMT

The best Southern California beaches for an idyllic beach vacation, including beach pictures and information on vacation rentals, hotels, resorts, camping, and fun things to see and do.

Oct 11, Huntington Beach Camping

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:08:57 GMT

If you want to find Huntington Beach camping facilities for your beach vacation, you'll need an RV.

Oct 3, Malibu Campgrounds

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:32:05 GMT

Enjoy the area's scenic beauty by staying at one of these Malibu campgrounds.

Sep 15, Surf Classic And Luau In Doheny

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:18:25 GMT

This Saturday September 17, the 22nd annual Doheny Longboard Dale Velzy Surf Classic will be taking place at "the Boneyard" section of Doheny State Beach in Dana Point California. It should be a fun event for the whole family, with a surf contest, a luau, a live band featuring surfer musicians and the Polynesian Dance Review. Check it out...

Sep 4, Unusually Dangerous Swimming Conditions At SoCal Beaches This Weekend

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:01:26 GMT

Have fun, but be real careful if you're going to the beach in Southern California this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued this warning about the surf: Click here...

Sep 3, Beach Events For Labor Day Weekend

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:57:16 GMT

If you're looking for an excuse to get to the beach this holiday weekend, Oceanside is having their Annual Oceanside Labor Day Pier Swim & Paddle on Monday September 5th. More about that here... In the L.A. area, Hermosa Beach is hosting Fiesta Hermosa all three days, September 3, 4, and 5. Click here to find out about Fiesta Hermosa...

Aug 26, Malibu Beach Coastline

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:14:55 GMT

The Malibu Beach area encompasses a whole variety of gorgeous beaches to explore, including Surfrider, Zuma, Point Dume and more.

Aug 26, Laguna Beach Art Festivals End This Weekend

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:42:08 GMT

This is your last chance to get down to Laguna Beach and visit one, two or all three art festivals. The Sawdust Festival and Art A Fair both end on Sunday the 28th, while the last day for the Festival of Arts is on August 31st. Find out more about the Laguna Art Festivals here. Want to stay overnight so you can spread out the fun over 2 days? Find a Laguna Beach hotel here.

Aug 18, Tiki Festival In Long Beach

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:07:52 GMT

This weekend on August 20th and 21st, is the 11th annual Tiki Beach Festival at Belmont Shore in Long Beach California. You will be treated to Hawaiian music and dance performers, traditional fire and knife shows, a kid's zone and Hawaiian food. There will also be a tiki museum, arts and crafts, canoe rides and more. Want to stay overnight and enjoy both days of the festival? See current Long Beach Hotel Deals Click here for more festival information...

Aug 11, Art Fair In Carlsbad

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:46:11 GMT

This weekend on August 14th, you can stroll amongs arts and crafts vendors at the "Art In The Village" fair in downtown Carlsbad California. Come to the village, just a couple of blocks from the beach and view over 150 artists displaying there works. There will also be live music, art demonstrations and lessons. Click here to find out more...

Jun 29, Art Fairs In Laguna

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:46:46 GMT

The 3 summer art fairs in Laguna will be in full swing this weekend. Art Affair and the Sawdust started last weekend, while the Festival of the Arts will open this Sunday July 3. Do yourself a favor and park in one of the paid lots and take the free shuttle. All 3 festivals are within walking distance of each other. Read more...

Jun 22, Tall Ships Festival In Oxnard

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:56:15 GMT

This weekend is the 2011 Tall Ships Festival in Oxnard, south of Ventura California. Channel Islands Harbor is where all the action will be, with tall sailing vessels you can look at or tour. Some of the activities include a Pirate Camp, marine exhibits, sailing, food and drinks, entertainment, and battle re-enactment sails. It happens over 3 days, June 24 to June 26. For more information, see tallshipschannelislands.com

Jun 2, So Cal Beach Campgrounds Video

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:32:14 GMT

Just posted a short video of several Southern California beach campgrounds. Enjoy...

May 26, Ocean Institute Dana Point

Thu, 26 May 2011 04:39:34 GMT

Don't miss the Ocean Institute Dana Point for a fun and educational experience by the sea.

May 13, Jade And Ocean Arts Festival

Fri, 13 May 2011 22:59:20 GMT

If your idea of a relaxing day out includes art and the beautiful seaside, you can enjoy both this weekend in Santa Barbara California. The Santa Barbara Jade & Ocean Arts Festival happens at Chase Palm Park (across from East Beach) on Friday May 13th through Sunday May 15th. There will be ocean themed artwork, jade art, live music, art activities for kids, wine tasting, beer and food. Best of all, free parking! Find out more here...