California Destination Guide

California Academy of Sciences Discount Tickets

2012-01-26T08:21:00.000-08:00

The California Academy of Sciences located in Golden Gate Park should be a “must see” for those visiting San Francisco or those living the Bay Area. Major venues and exhibits at the Academy include the Steinhart Aquarium, Morrison Planetarium, Kimball Natural History Museum, a four-story rainforest, and a naturalist center. The beautiful four-story rainforest is feast for the senses. With

Los Angeles Times Travel Show 2012

2012-01-22T08:09:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles Times Travel Show, returning to the L.A. Convention Center January 28-29, today announced the schedule of world-class travel experts, hands-on activities, regional cooking demonstrations and cultural performances being presented at the highly-anticipated 14th-annual event. A free mobile guide is being offered for the first time and will put the five-acre show floor in the palm of

Fort Bragg Wine & Crab Days January 20 -29 2012

2012-01-18T08:23:00.000-08:00

Every January for the past thirteen years, Northern California's Mendocino County has been celebrating locally harvested Dungeness crab and award-winning wines from "America's Greenest Wine Region" with a festival that satiates the taste buds of foodies and oenophiles alike. From gourmet, crab-themed dinners in four-star restaurants, to family-style Cioppino feeds, to the ever popular Crab Cake

Angels Camp California Gold Country

2012-01-17T11:55:00.000-08:00

Angels Camp is located in California’s gold country. It was founded during the Gold Rush by a shop keeper who decided he could make more money providing supplies to the gold miners and prospectors than going and looking for gold himself. He did quite well and at its apex, Angels Camp served as the home-base for over 4,000 miners. When you get to Angles Camp, a great place to start is at the

Bizarre Foods Andrew Zimmern Top Five 2012 Travel Destinations

2012-01-14T08:03:00.000-08:00

Returning to the Long Beach Convention Center on January 14-15, the L.A. Travel & Adventure Show helps kick off 2012 with tons of destination inspiration. Along with over 400 exhibitors, a brand new culinary stage and out-of-the-box activities, the show’s impressive roster includes some of the industry’s most beloved stars. In the spirit of there’s-no-time-like-now, speakers Andrew Zimmern,

The Retreat in Laguna Home Away From Home

2012-01-13T08:18:00.000-08:00

The Retreat in Laguna The Retreat in Laguna Features Eight Tuscan-Style One-of-A-Kind Villas Just Steps from the Sand Offering Ocean Views, Sundecks, Gourmet Kitchens and Concierge Service Laguna Beach, one of the most idyllic pieces of Southern California coastline known as much for its beauty as itsart-centric culture, is now home to The Retreat in Laguna. Formerly The Ocean Front

Los Angeles Times Travel Show Schedule

2012-01-12T13:20:00.000-08:00

Exhibitors representing destinations around the globe, from the warm waters of the Caribbean to Alaska’s glaciers, will present a wide variety of options to satisfy every traveler’s palate. The Travel Show will also feature activities designed to provide a mini-vacation in the heart of downtown L.A. Attendees will have the opportunity to hop on an exhilarating zip line presented by Ecuador

Birch Aquarium Half-Off Admission to San Diego County Residents

2012-01-11T13:03:00.000-08:00

To mark 20 years at its current location along Expedition Way in La Jolla, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, is offering San Diego County residents half-off admission on the 20th of every month through the aquarium’s anniversary month of September 2012.The special deal is valid for residents living in zip codes 91901-92199. Visitors must show a valid ID with the

Paso Robles Hotel Month

2012-01-10T12:21:00.000-08:00

By February, the gifts have long been opened (and some returned), the holiday parties have come to end and the New Year has been celebrated. For those who are feeling more wiped out than refreshed, escape to Paso Robles wine country for an affordable post-holiday season retreat. Throughout the month of February 2012, the Travel Paso Robles Alliance is sponsoring “Paso Robles Hotel Month,” when

Newport Landing Whale Watching Coupon

2012-01-10T08:25:00.000-08:00

Newport Landing is offering a Buy One Get One Free Whale Watching Coupon. This coupon is good for up to four visitors. With the coupon a group of four adults will save sixty dollars of a full price whale watching trip.Newport Landing offers California whale watching trips multiple times daily year round departing from Newport Beach California. The winter and spring months bring the annual gray

Of Men and Mavericks Half Moon Bay

2012-01-06T08:26:00.000-08:00

Half Moon Bay is getting a taste of Hollywood with the making of the new film “Of Men and Mavericks.” This new movie is based on the life of beloved surfing legend Jay Moriarity and his friendship with his mentor and local legend Rick “Frosty” Hesson. “Of Men and Mavericks” is not only set in Half Moon Bay and the world famous Mavericks surfing spot, but was filmed there as well. The filming

Big Bear Mountain FREE rentals for Learn to Ski/Snowboard Program

2012-01-05T08:20:00.000-08:00

January is National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month! In partnership with the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), Snow Summit and Bear Mountain will be offering FREE rentals to first time beginners, ages 8 and older, who register for a beginner lesson package throughout the month of January. “You are never too old to learn to ski or snowboard, and this program is the perfect way for

Visalia Gateway to Sequoia National Park

2012-01-03T11:28:00.000-08:00

Visalia California is a great place to stay while exploring beautiful Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park. While many people rush to Yosemite, these two parks have equally as stunning features and may be less crowded. With rock formations, forest landscapes, massive trees, and lovely waterfalls. Visalia has a vibrant historical downtown that serves as the hub for not only the

Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Fiery Foods Challenge

2011-12-28T16:44:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show (Long Beach) will be hosting The International Fiery Foods Challenge. This event brings together local chefs representing destinations found at the show. From familiar cuisine to the exotic, all dishes will have a delightful kick. The demonstrated foods are Frikadelle (a sort of German meatball), Spicy Tequila Marinated Prawns, Rendang Padang (Indonesian

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit

2011-12-22T11:05:00.000-08:00

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit has the great snow conditions with a 2-3 foot base. Bear Mountain and Snow Summit will be celebrating the holidays in a winter wonderland! Fun for the whole family, both resorts are nearly 100% open and terrain features including the Red Bull Plaza and Skill Builder Parks make for the ideal holiday experience. With holiday night sessions now underway at Snow Summit,

Carlsbad New Years Event

2011-12-20T11:44:00.001-08:00

Carlsbad, Calif.- December 20, 2011- Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach is kicking off the New Year with a country-style New Year's party and getaway package. The property has teamed up with KSON radio, San Diego's #1 station for new country music, and morning DJ, Tammy, for the first annual "Tammy's New Year's Eve Party." "The Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad is a beautiful, ocean view location

Mammoth Mountain Best Western

2011-12-19T14:36:00.000-08:00

Come join us at the BEST WESTERN PLUS High Sierra Hotel where you'll experience luxury amidst the breathtaking beauty of California's Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. With our knowledgeable and friendly staff ready to greet your arrival, you will enjoy our 100 percent non-smoking facility nestled in the middle of town with easy access to restaurants, shops, and the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. Our

Virgin America New Service To Palm Springs

2011-12-16T11:33:00.000-08:00

Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing travel, today celebrates the launch of its upscale, low-fare service to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) – the sixteenth market in the carrier’s expanding network. The new destination arrives just in time for winter getaways, with seasonal daily nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to PSP and

Terranea Resort New Romance Pacakges

2011-12-15T08:36:00.000-08:00

Southern California's hottest getaway, Terranea Resort, ignites the season of romance with a month-long celebration that couples its unrivaled romantic setting with intimate packages sure to warm any heart. Located on 102 oceanfront acres, Terranea Resort boasts unparalleled views of the Pacific, Catalina Island and the California coastline. Adding heat to the sultry setting are 225

Dungeness Crab Season Half Moon Bay

2011-12-14T08:38:00.000-08:00

The highly anticipated Dungeness crab season is officially upon us! These large, hard-shell crabs with a sweet flavor and flaky texture are found along the Northwest coast from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska to Northern California. Half Moon Bay, a gorgeous coastal community located just 40 minutes south of San Francisco, has one of the largest concentrations of this seafood delicacy. There

"Mission Treasures" San Juan Capistrano Adds Significant Painting

2011-12-12T11:32:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the generous donation from Brandon and Dorine Birtcher, Mission San Juan Capistrano has acquired a historically significant painting and plans to add it to its priceless collection on display in the "Mission Treasures: Historical Collection Revealed" exhibit. According to a report from Yvonne M. Karn, Acredited Senior Appraiser and member of the American Society of Appraisers, the

Venice Running Tour One-of-a-Kind Souvenir

2011-12-11T18:52:00.000-08:00

Off ‘N Running Tours, a company dedicated to helping individuals improve their athletic performance, today announced a unique addition to their new Venice Arts Running Tour. Participants will now receive a medallion fashioned after William Attaway’s popular Running Man sculpture. “Everyone has t-shirts and we wanted to give our guests something that they would be able to display and truly

Ventana Inn & Spa Special Offer

2011-12-09T20:18:00.001-08:00

In the mountains above the sea is a place of extraordinary beauty, Ventana Inn & Spa - a magnificent Central Coast California resort. In Spanish, Ventana means window, and no more fitting name could be chosen for this Big Sur resort. Ventana Inn & Spa is a window to the dramatic vistas of the Pacific ocean, along with the green and gold flowered hills of the rugged Big Sur Coast. Receive an

Anthony Bordain's Travel Tips For Holiday

2011-12-08T16:32:00.001-08:00

Eat like a local. Wherever you are, eat what the locals are good at or famous for, and eat where those locals like to eat it. Do not rely on your concierge for dining tips. He’s in the business of making tourists happy. You want the places that make locals happy. Seek out places crowded with locals. Avoid places where others of your kind are present. Show appreciation. People everywhere like

Ocean Beach San Diego

2011-12-07T17:38:00.001-08:00

San Diego is known for its diverse beach communities, from upscale La Jolla, to the lively boardwalk at Mission Beach. The Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego is home to an eclectic group of residents, from aging hippies to young families, all who have a strong since of pride in their neighborhood. A trip to Ocean Beach (or OB, as the locals call it), is fun for the whole family. Getting