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California Redwood & Sequoia Groves

2012-01-19T15:18:00.000-08:00

California has two varieties of giant trees, the Coast Redwood and the Giant Sequoia. The Coast Redwood grows in the coastal region from Santa Cruz to the Oregon border and is also referred to as the 'California Redwood' or 'Giant Redwood'. The Giant Sequoia grows farther inland throughout the Sierra Nevada range from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia National Park. Both are species of redwood

The Adamson House in Malibu

2011-11-28T12:17:00.000-08:00

Amidst the million dollar homes, seafood restaurants and famous surf spots that line Malibu’s coast is an interesting piece of history dating back to the early 1900’s. The Adamson House resides just a few steps north of the Malibu Pier and directly in front of Surfrider Beach. Designated a National Historic Site and a California Historic Landmark, the Adamson House is a two-story home of Spanish

The Ramos House Café in San Juan Capistrano

2011-09-29T10:21:00.000-07:00

Situated in a historic house in the oldest neighborhood in California, The Ramos House Café is a hidden gem of culinary perfection in an authentic rustic setting. The story of The Ramos House Café begins in 1794 when Los Rios Street was constructed to support the nearby Mission San Juan Capistrano. The Los Rios community began with about 40 adobe structures used to house soldiers and by 1881, the

Glamping in California

2011-08-30T12:23:00.000-07:00

Glamping is short for ‘Glamour Camping’. Glamping is for those who enjoy the outdoors but dread the hassle of tents, sleeping bags, dirt, critters and overused campground bathrooms. It combines some of the luxuries you’d expect to find at a four-star resort with some of the best aspects of camping. Glamping accommodations can include a raised tent cabin with a front porch, running water,

San Francisco

2011-07-27T12:48:00.000-07:00

We recently took a 4-day trip to San Francisco and had an absolutely awesome time. This was our third attempt at going because previous attempts were diverted due to weather. This time we were committed and chose to book flights rather than make the 5-hour drive from where we live in California. Although we’ve been to San Francisco several times over the years, this was the first time we prepared

Scoma’s Italian Seafood Restaurant, Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco

2011-06-06T12:15:00.000-07:00

Scoma’s is THE place for seafood in San Francisco! We found Scoma’s through online reviews before a trip to San Francisco. Although we had a handful of restaurants on our list to sample, my wife and I ended up going to Scoma’s the first night of our 4-day trip. It was a very unassuming restaurant without all the hoopla of many other Fisherman’s Wharf restaurants. Tucked away down an ally to Pier

BART to San Francisco

2011-05-17T17:07:00.000-07:00

Parking is at a premium in San Francisco with most hotels charging $60+ per day extra if they even have parking spaces available. In addition, fueling stations are few and far between which translates to inflated prices. Public transportation is superb in San Francisco making it the best choice for getting around. For those flying into the San Francisco Airport (SFO), BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit

California Drought is Officially Over

2011-04-22T16:03:00.000-07:00

What does this mean for us? Besides lush green lawns and long hot showers it also means awe-inspiring waterfalls, swollen lakes and class V rapids for your enjoyment. Record snowfall this season has ended California’s 3-year drought. The resulting snowpack will have lakes and tributaries flowing strong well into summer. Some ski resorts are reporting that they will be in operation until the 4th

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

2011-03-24T15:56:00.000-07:00

Tenaya Lodge is located only 3 miles from the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park off Highway 41. Situated at just over 5,000 feet in elevation, the lodge is nestled in the pine trees that blanket the small town of Fish Camp. This four-diamond resort offers more than a touch of luxury for visitors to the national park with multiple restaurants, a bar & grill, day spa, ice-skating rink,

Camping in Yosemite National Park

2011-02-24T12:53:00.000-08:00

What better way to enjoy the great outdoors than to pitch a tent and live in it for a few days… and what better place to do it than Yosemite National Park. Yosemite offers many campground options from hike-in, High Sierra camps to developed campgrounds with enough space for today’s largest motor homes. Some even offer the convenience of hot showers and laundry facilities. Visitors can choose from

Paso Robles

2010-10-13T12:32:00.000-07:00

Situated off historic Highway 101 along California’s Central Coast is the unassuming little town of Paso Robles. For years this has been a place to stop for gas on the way to and from other touristy destinations, but things have changed since the surrounding foothills were found to be suitable for viticulture. In recent years, Paso Robles has grown to be the Central Coast powerhouse for wine

Convict Lake Resort

2010-09-30T11:47:00.000-07:00

Chances are you’ve seen Convict Lake before. The scenery at Convict Lake is so picturesque it’s often used in television commercials for everything from new automobiles to nutrition bars. Situated within 10 miles of Mammoth Lakes off Interstate 395, Convict Lake is overwhelmingly overlooked for its mega-resort neighbor. But passers-by are missing out on one of California’s most beautiful

Gold Country

2010-08-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

Gold Country is a region that spans more than 100 miles along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter’s sawmill along the American River. Word quickly spread to the east with tales of easy riches just waiting to be plucked off the ground. This prompted a massive and expedient migration to the west in what is now known as the ‘1849 Gold Rush’.

Downtown San Diego Weekend

2010-07-09T10:46:00.000-07:00

San Diego is our favorite California ‘Big City’ with plenty of historic sites, pristine beaches, amusement parks, museums, pro sports, restaurants and entertainment. We’ve found downtown San Diego to be relatively safe for a big city and very clean. The downtown region is a strategic hub for many of San Diego’s top attractions including the Gaslamp Quarter, Padres baseball, Old Town San Diego,

La Quinta Resort

2010-06-30T10:33:00.000-07:00

Located twenty miles east of Palm Springs in the shadow of the Santa Rosa Mountains is the historic and luxurious La Quinta Resort. Since its grand opening in 1927, the La Quinta Resort has been a haven for movie stars, celebrities and well-to-do businessmen. Recognizable names include Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Frank Capra, the Vanderbilt's and the Crocker's. Capra returned year after year to La

Yosemite National Park

2010-05-05T13:05:00.000-07:00

Yosemite is California’s crown jewel. This natural wonder of towering granite megaliths, plummeting waterfalls and endless pine trees lures millions of visitors each year. What draws that many people to Yosemite? To name a few; hiking, biking, fishing, camping, river rafting, swimming, horseback riding, rock climbing, inner tubing, sightseeing, skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, relaxing and more.

Death Valley National Park

2010-03-25T10:27:00.000-07:00

We recently took our first trip to Death Valley. I say, ‘first’ because we’re definitely going back. Expecting to find a large, brown, desolate and boring expanse of desert, we instead found a huge diversity of attractions with explosive colors throughout. Although we went in the Spring during the peak season for desert regions, the park is so large we oftentimes found ourselves to be the only

Orange County Great Park Balloon

2010-03-15T10:51:00.000-07:00

Orange Balloon at the Orange County Great Park The Orange Balloon is a large helium-filled balloon that takes visitors 500 feet into the air for panoramic views of Newport Beach, Catalina Island, San Bernardino peaks and beyond on clear days. Don’t worry, it’s completely safe. First of all, helium is not a flammable gas, so you’re not in danger of fire or explosion. Secondly, the balloon is

Mt. Baldy in Winter

2010-02-25T12:57:00.000-08:00

Mt. Baldy is a winter playground worth exploring. Although Mt. Baldy has one of the most technical ski hills in the region, you don't have to ski or board to enjoy what this mountain has to offer. Several snow-play areas parallel the road on the way to the ski resort. Snow-play areas include plenty of parking and small, snow-covered hills for sledding and snowball throwing. Several local resorts

Tahoe Snow

2010-01-28T12:07:00.000-08:00

Winter is in full swing and the snow is coming down in feet. It’s time to mention our favorite winter destination – Lake Tahoe. Why is Tahoe our favorite? Try more than a dozen major ski resorts, several cross-country ski parks, major gambling casinos, fine dining lakeside and one of the most beautiful views you’ll find in all of California. Tahoe is easy to get to with Interstate 80 connecting