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Memorial Day Camping California High Sierra

2013-05-13T15:14:00.001-07:00

Summer is just around the corner and due to a very mild winter season most if not all High Sierra Campground will be open by Memorial Day Weekend. Lakes are ice free and are teaming with freshly stocked trout eager to take a bite at your favorite bait or lure. Reservations are recommended for the most popular campground and sits, however if you decide to head to the California High Sierra at

Mothers Day Sale Go Cards

2013-05-08T13:51:00.001-07:00

All Go Cards are on sale for Mothers Day with up to 20% off cards. This runs from /May 8 through May 13, 2013. Go Cards can save you up to 50% off attractions in most major cities and now you can save 20% for even more savings. Cards on sale: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York Oahu,Orlando, San Francisco and San Diego. Cards are good for 1,3,5 and 7 days and valid through 2013.

Top 10 Southern California Theme Park Discounts Summer 2013

2013-05-02T15:43:00.001-07:00

Summer vacation 2013 best theme park discounts for 2013. Listed here are the top deals to save you money while visiting southern California attractions starting off with the best deals. Magic Mountain Los Angeles is offering a huge discount, $25.00 off tickets with no advance purchase needed when you buy tickets online. These deal is not available at the ticket booth or from the Six Flags

Eastern Sierra Trout Season Opens April 27, 2013

2013-04-24T09:16:00.000-07:00

June Lake California Eastern Sierra The California Eastern Sierra trout season kicks off on Saturday April 27. This year there has been less snow which means many of the lakes that are usually frozen are ice free. "With so much open water available to anglers this spring, the Mono County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an additional early-season stocking investment of almost $20,000

Paso Robles California Summer Events

2013-04-16T11:33:00.004-07:00

Paso Robles is located in Central California, Inland from Hearst Castle and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This beautiful area is home to numerous wineries and situated near many of the central coasts attraction make it the perfect base for a vacation or weekend getaway.The city of Paso Robles has a full lineup of events for visitors and locals to enjoy this summer:MAY – 5/11:

April Events in and Around Palm Springs

2013-04-02T13:51:00.003-07:00

April 4-7: Kraft Nabisco Golf Championship at the Westin Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage (formerly the Dinah Shore). For more information call 909-841-8854. April 4-8: 2nd American Documentary Film Festival at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. Featuring over 100 documentary films from around the world. For more information: americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com April 5-7 Indian Wells

Catalina Island Events Summer 2013

2013-04-01T15:58:00.000-07:00

o April 13: 18th Annual Conservancy Ball The black tie event includes dinner and dancing with silent and live auctions. Register early – tickets do sell out. Catalina Island Conservancy. 310-510-2595 ext.140, www.CatalinaConservancy.org, ball@CatalinaConservancy.org o April 18: Spring FestFood, Music & Games! Join the community on Front Street – fun for the whole family. City of Avalon

Big bear Lake Trout Derby

2013-03-25T11:52:00.000-07:00

Big Bear Lake Resort Association will pay $50,000 to an angler that reels in the grand prize tagged trout at the 5th Annual Fishin’ for $50K Trout Derby June 8 and 9, 2013. There are a total of fifteen tagged trout at the Fishin’ for $50K Trout Derby including one particular fish worth the big bucks of $50,000. In the last two years four tagged trout have been caught at Fishin’ for $50K Trout

Volcano House Reopens Big Island Hawaii

2013-03-18T11:38:00.000-07:00

Volcano House is not a California destination but this is indefinably worthy travel news. The Big Island of Hawaii is a favorite places to visit for many California residents and Volcanoes National Park is one of the most popular attractions. Volcano House is a hotel that sits on the edge of Halema'uma'u Crater within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park a World Heritage SiteSummer 2013 with a

Despicable Me Universal Studios Hollywood

2013-03-12T14:39:00.003-07:00

Universal Studios HollywoodSM announces the much-anticipated arrival of “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” a 3D Ultra-HD movie motion-simulator adventure. Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s worldwide blockbuster Despicable Me will come to life in Hollywood in an attraction modeled after the one in its sister park, Universal Orlando Resort® – with the addition of a few surprises

Spring Break with Free Ski Lift Tickets for Kids

2013-03-11T12:21:00.002-07:00

This spring break Big Bear puts smiles on faces for kids and parents alike with free lift tickets for kids! The kids like this because they get the chance to play in snow for spring break, and parents especially like this deal because they get a break on their pocketbooks! The program called Kids Ski / Ride for Free gives kids the opportunity to ski or ride for free at Snow Summit and Bear

Six Flags Discount Tickets Spring Special

2013-03-06T16:38:00.002-08:00

Six Flags Spring Ticket Deals Deals Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Six Flags Magic Mountain are offers some unbelievable deals on tickets for spring here in California. There is no better time to plan a trip to one of these great theme parks. Discount details: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Northern California Gate price $59.99 - Discount ticket $35.99 - That's a savings of $24.00 on each

Plan Your Wedding With David Tutera

2013-02-26T08:18:00.000-08:00

If your planning a spring or summer wedding there is a unique opportunity to get guidance from Reality star and wedding and event planning expert David Tutera. On March 15, 2013 at 8:00 pm the Reality star will be appearing at the City National Grove of Anaheim with a mix of entertainment and great wedding planning great advice. There will be demos and makeovers, and Tutera will dispense his

Zen Mountain Center Annual Guest Season,

2013-02-21T18:59:00.001-08:00

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2012, San Francisco Zen Center is thrilled to begin its next 50 years of spiritual engagement and community building with the public opening of this year's guest season (April 26 - September 9, 2013) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. As spring blossoms, the gates to Tassajara open to Zen and meditation seekers, yoga lovers, and artisan foodies looking to

Annual Lodi Spring Wine Show

2013-02-19T13:20:00.001-08:00

Enjoy more than 40 wineries under one roof – rain or shine. Learn how to taste AND make wine. Sample gourmet olive oils. Watch cooking demonstrations and taste some local delicacies. Relax on the “Cigar and Port” patio. Browse wine and grape themed vendors, included fabulous wine barrel furniture. Get an up close look at the latest grape growing and harvesting equipment. Nibble on tasty

San Juan Capistrano Food Tour

2013-02-18T15:36:00.002-08:00

Mission San Juan Capistrano is one of the most visited historic destinations in California. Many visitors tour the mission and leave town without discovering the hidden charm that surrounds the village of San Juan Capistrano.One of the best ways to so the sights and learn about the history of San Juan Capistrano is by taking a guided food tour. You will discover the hidden gems left out of the

Kirk's Expedition Sea Foraging Tour Discount Tickets

2013-02-15T12:43:00.001-08:00

Get the inside info on what to eat and what not to eat from shoreline around San Francisco. During the early morning outing, see a smorgasbord of shellfish, fish seaweed and various other creatures that are all edible. During the winter and spring the tour will focus on the mudflats: hunting the giant horse neck clam, how to "read" a mudflat, and how to safely forage for mussels and limpets.

Whale Watching Newport Beach $13.00

2013-02-11T12:20:00.004-08:00

February is peak season for whale watching of the Newport Coast and now you can board a three hour excursion for $13.00 adults and $3.00 kids. This is a fantastic deal perfect for families on a tight budget. This deal is being offered by Davey's Locker out of Newport Beach. Whale watching trips depart daily form the Balboa Pavillion. Davey's Locker's whale-watching ship, which features a

Sierra Railroad Dinner Train Valentines Excursions

2013-02-08T08:23:00.003-08:00

Valentines Week with a Murder Mystery Dinner (Saturday, Feb 9) that combines some unique fun with your dinner. The train leaves 4 pm so there is plenty of time to enjoy the countryside while you are served a delicious dinner. Tickets are $67 plus tax & service for your 3-hour train trip, 3-course dinner and show. On Valentine's Day the annual Valentine's Dinner. Tickets cost $92 per person

Los Angeles Times Travel Show Schecule

2013-02-07T08:16:00.003-08:00

Los Angeles Times Travel Show February 23-24, 2013 Saturday, Feb. 23 11:00 a.m. - Noon - Cooking Demonstration by Amy Finley, author of How to Eat a Small Country 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Cooking Demonstration by Brian Malarkey of ABC's "The Taste". 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. - Tasting Tips Around the Globe Panel Discussion with Jonathan Gold, Cathy Chaplin, Barbara Hansen and Tomo Kurokawa 3:00 - 4:00

Big Bear Mountain Valentines Day Special

2013-02-05T17:36:00.004-08:00

Impress someone special with a day on the slopes! Bear Mountain and Snow Summit aremaking it easy to be unique while saving money with a very special Sweetheart Deal! Buy one lift ticket and the second one is free when you purchase online. There is no better time to take advantage of midweek skiing and snowboarding at Big Bear Mountain Resorts! “Last year, we had a couple get married on the

February Palm Springs Events and Things To Do

2013-02-04T12:40:00.003-08:00

If you heading out to Palm Springs this month to enjoy some cool desert fun there are plenty of events and shows going on. As you can see by the size of the list there is something going on just about every day In Palm Springs. February is a great time to visit the Southern California deserts. Warm days in the low seventy's and cool nights are the norm. February 4: Cinderella Presented at The

Betty White Rings in Grinchmas Universal Studios Hollywood

2012-12-09T15:09:00.002-08:00

The Grinch™ and Max the Dog ushered in the arrival of Universal Studios Hollywood’s SM festive “Grinchmas™” holiday celebration with the presentation of the “Who-Manitarian of the Year” Award to the illustrious Betty White, seven-time Emmy® Award, Grammy® Award and Screen Actors Guild® Award winner, versatile actor, comedian, author, producer and animal activist. Ms. White’s lifelong

Pirates Dinner Adventure Discount Buena Park

2012-11-28T16:45:00.002-08:00

Pirates Dinner Adventure in Buena Park is a great place to treat your family for a night out. Tickets can get expensive if you buy them at the ticket booth. Luckily there are ways around the high price.You can save up to $30.00 off by getting your tickets from GoldStar. Even with the service fee a family of four will save $90.00. This is a huge savings so why pay full price when you don't have

A Christmas Carol: San Francisco Discounts

2012-11-15T08:00:00.003-08:00

A Christmas Carol is being presented at the Geary Theater in San Francisco has become a tradition for bay area residents. Tickets for this holiday event can run as much as $100.00 each. With discount you can save up to 50% off.American Conservatory Theater presents a music-infused adaptation of the beloved story, A Christmas Carol. Watch as lonely miser Ebenezer Scrooge finds a second chance