Universal Studios Hollywood City Walk

City Walk is just outside the main gate to Universal Studios in Los Angeles. The main focus of the mall is entertainment and dinning. Most of the shops sell tourist related products but they are fun to browse through. If your planning a day at Universal Studios and use the general parking lot you will have to pass through City Walk in order to get to the amusement park. Of course the idea is

Del Mar Fairgrounds Family Day

Family Fun Day is back and better than everat Del Mar! Bring the whole family and take advantage of the numerous FREE attractions for the entire family. Racetrack admission is FREE for children under 18, adults are $6. Activities include:THE RAD HATTER - Create and decorate your own hat with the famous Rad HatterROCK CLIMBING WALLS, BUNGEE TRAMPOLINESCARNIVAL GAMESPONY RIDESFACE

5.8 quake Jolts Southern California

11:52A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit late this morning two miles southwest of Chino Hills in San Bernardino County. The quake was felt from Los Angeles to San Diego. No damage or injuries have been reported as a result of the earthquake.There are reports that buildings in downtown Los Angeles swayed for several seconds. 12:45A couple of mild after schocks.No damage reported.Life goes on in

Griffith Park Southern Railroad

Open Since 1948 in Griffith Park, Los Angeles the Griffith Park Southern Railway takes rides on a one mile journey aboard a miniature train. Two different trains are at the park and can take up to seventy passengers at a time. The loop around the park takes you over a creaking fifty year old bridge and past a western town before it returns you to the Los Feliz train station. Train rides are

Great Balloon Takes Flight at Night

Irvine California Before being closed by the FAA for alleged safety violations the great balloon ride took thousands of people for a 500 foot high view of the Irvine Valley. After a complete inspection no problems turned up and the ride is now back in operation with added night rides from 7-10 pm Thursday through Sunday. All rides are free and you can also check out the new preview park

Cabrillo National Monument San Diego

Located at the tip of Point Loma in San Diego this 160 acre parks has some of the best views you will find anywhere along the west coast. The statue of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo is just one part of this national park. Visitors can take a guided tour of the Point Loma Light House or hike down to the shore and view tide pools. Admission is only five dollars a bargain price for any San Diego

Sea World San Diego Discount Tickets

Planning a trip to Sea World in San Diego, here's a great way to save money. These discount tickets save you $12.00 on adults. Adults admission is the same as Kid's Price plus 2nd Visit Free. With the price of everything going sky high it's nice to save on something. Take the family to Sea World this summer and get in free for a second day. Adult tickets are usually $66.00 each with this special

Point Mugu State Park

Point Mugu State Park is north of Malibu and is the largest preserved area in the Santa Monica Mountains. Along the beach are rocky outcrops and tide pools inland there are miles of trails to explore. The Mugu Rock (picture above) is not a natural feature but was formed when Pacific Coast Highway was cut through the mountain. The park is a popular place for viewing birds, marine mammals, and

Carpinteria State Beach - Santa Barbara

Carpinteria State Beach is called the “the safest beach in the world” by locals and is definitely one of the best beaches along the Southern California coast. Beach camping is a favorite pass time at Carpinteria State Beach. There is even an Amtrak Pacific Surfliner station within walking distance of the campground so it's possible to take the train and go tent camping at this great beach.

Refugio State Beach Santa Barbara

Refugio State Beach is one of four places in Santa Barbara where you can camp on the beach. There are 66 camping sites some of which are just a few steps from the Pacific Ocean. A bike trial runs along the coast to El Capitain State Beach or you can just hang out at the beach and enjoy the California sun. If you are planning on camping reserve early or try visiting late summer when the crowds

Disneyland California New Monorail

Photo: Paul Hiffmeyer-Disney Enterprises Inc.Three new 5 car monorails are scheduled to start operation this summer at Disneyland California. The RED Mark VII started limited trips on July 4. Testing will be in progress for several months. The other two monorails will arrive later this year. The new monorails feature glass and strips that change color in the California sunshine. Seating is on

Westfield Horton Plaza San Diego

Located in downtown San Diego the Westfield Horton Plaza is an amazing shopping mall. Five floors of stores and restaurants right in the heart of the city. Take the stairs to the top floor and you are treated to vistas of the San Diego Skyline. One whole level is dedicated to eating and people watching. The other levels contain smaller stores mixed in with large retailers. During the day the

Aquarium of the Bay San Francisco

If you are planning to visit San Francisco chances are you will end up at Fisherman's Wharf. Along with the usual tourist attractions you will find San Francisco's Aquarium of the Bay. This aquarium is a unique nature center that focuses on locals, aquatic animals of the San Francisco Bay. The Aquarium of the Bay has two walk through clear tunnels where you can get up close to various types of

Laguna Beach Recovery

">Laguna Beach is a unique seaside village located away from the from the busy cities of Orange County, California. This beautiful coastal setting is the location of a California Drug Rehab facility called Laguna Beach Recovery. Offering the latest medical technology for treatment of substance abuse and combined with affordable options, Laguna Beach Recovery is in a class by it's self. Each

Hollywood California - Southern California"s biggest tourist trap

You know it's going to crowded, you know the streets are lined with vendors selling maps to the homes of the stars and yet you know you have just got to see it. Visitors come from all over the world to see this place, as you walk along the street you can hear people speaking German, Spanish, French, Brit's with accents and just about any other language. Even though the place is a little seedy in

San Diego Gas Lamp Quarter

Located in downtown San Diego this16 block area of the city is on the National Register of Historic Places. Most people come here to enjoy one or several of the over 70 sidewalk restaurants and bars. When the sun sets the Gas Lamp Quarter really gets cooking. The lamps come on and people come out to enjoy the fun atmosphere of this historic part of town. At one time this was a run down area full