Miracle Springs Resort & Spa Desert Hot Springs

Located a short 15 to 20 minutes from the Palm Springs airport, off the beaten track, Miracle Springs is well worth the visit. By tapping into springs that lie on either side of an earthquake fault, the resort provides a scenic series of 8 pools that range in temperature from a pleasantly warm, large Olympic size pool, champagne bubbling pools, to the hot tub variety. While relaxing in the pools

36th Annual Orange International Street Fair Orange California

This weekend you can taste food from all over the world at the 36th Annual Orange International Street. Every Labor Day weekend for the past three decades, the Orange International Street Fair (OISF) in downtown Orange has been the place where friends, families and neighbors get together to experience a wide variety of food, music and dance from cultures and ethnicity's throughout the world.The

Nude Sunbathing - San Onofre State Beach

A California judge has ruled that state park officials can only cite sunbathers and swimmers if a member of the public complains. Nudist have aways been tolerated on a secluding section of San Onofre State Beach near trail number six. After complaints of lewd behavior park rangers made a crackdown on nakedness and posted signs warning against bare bodies. With the new ruling nudist will again be

Things to do Labor Day Southern California

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and it's the last chance to get out enjoy Southern California before school starts. If you live in So Cal you are never far from an attraction interesting destinations. Check out these great places to visit on Labor Day weekend.AMUSEMENT PARKS. - Arrive early to beat the crowds and check online for coupons and specials to save moneyDisneylandKnott's

Crystal Cove Camping Southern California

All that is left of the trailer park above Crystal Cove Beach is pictures like the one above. Construction crews are clearing the 35 acres of canyon and beach, and transforming the site into Southern California's first coastal campground in two decades. Workers are now ripping out nonnative plants, removing concrete foundations, demolishing outbuildings, and taking out old power lines and other

Smith Ranch in Julian, California

SMITH RANCH & JULIAN RAILROAD is the only place you can ride a train in these parts. The 1-mile round trip as you cross over two trestle bridges and negotiate a 225 degree curve to disembark at an original 1870's Julian gold rush mine. While there, you'll see pick marks made in the rock 138 years ago. Train rides are available for groups only (4 or more) and advance reservations are needed.

Japanese Friendship Garden Balboa Park San Diego

If your looking for a quite place to relax after a hectic day visiting San Diego attraction try the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park. The gardens surround the Tea house built in 1915 for the Panama-California Exposition. garden was a nice tranquil place to take a moment to relax. There is a display of traditional dolls, and a pond featuring some beautiful brightly colored koi. Entrance

Randsburg California - Nearly a Ghost Town

Randsburg is located on the western Mojave Desert, near the El Paso Mountains and not far from Red Rock Canyon State Park. It's high desert- - around 3,500 feet. With nearby Red Mountain (formerly known as Osdick) and Johannesburg, Randsburg is a must-see for anyone interested in prospecting or the Mojave's fascinating history. The area is not only famous for mining gold, but also for mining

Moaning Cavern Zip Line

California's newest zip line is in the Northern California town of Vallecito. Twin 1,500 feet long lines take riders for a thrilling trip down the mountain side. The zip line at Moaning Cavern lasts 35 seconds and reaches a top speed of 40 miles per hour. At $39 for the first ride, that's about $1.10 per second. A second zip line is in the works which will be a mile and a half long, surpassing

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is one of San Diego's top attractions for kids. The Science Center features more than 100 interactive science exhibits in five galleries, as well as major traveling exhibitions. Visitors can create colored shadows, design images with a sand pendulum, examine the vibration of guitar strings and get their hands on a variety of intriguing scientific phenomena. The

Old Town Trolley - San Diego

Old Town Trolley is actually an open air bus that looks like a trolley car. Taking a route around San Diego with eight stops at some of the cities best attractions the trolley is a great way to save on gas and parking fees. If your visiting for the day or on vacation park your car and take the trolley. The conductor points out lots of interesting places and is more than happy to share his

The Kiss Statue USS Midway San Diego

The 25ft tall statue is of the famous photograph taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt during the VJ Day celebrations in Times Square in 1945. Located next to the USS Midway Museum in downtown San Diego the statue is quite popular with couples striking the same pose and having their picture taken next to the huge fiqures. The official name of the 6,000-pound sculpture is “Unconditional Surrender” however

Sea Ranch, California

Sea Ranch is located along the in Sonoma County and is a popular vacation destination. This quaint seaside village is about 100 miles north of San Francisco and is famous for its distinctive architecture of weathered-wood structures. Most homes at The Sea Ranch do not have lawns or fences. All public landscaping must use native plants. A herd of sheep is used to keep grass cut low to the ground

Fort Ross State Historical Park

"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231773521737248850" />Fort Ross was a thriving Russian-American Company settlement from 1812 to 1841. This commercial company chartered by Russia's tsarist government controlled all Russian exploration, trade and settlement in the North Pacific, and established permanent settlements in Alaska and California. Fort Ross was the southernmost settlement in the Russian

Sonoma Coast State Beach

Sonoma Coast State Beach extends 17 miles from Bodega Head to 4 miles north of Jenner. This section of Northern California coast is made up of several beaches including Shell Beach, Portuguese Beach, Salmon Creek Beach and Wright's Beach. Activities including beach camping, tide pools, fishing and beach combing. The water is too cold for swimming unless you have a wet suit but there is plenty

The Luffa Farm in Nipomo California

A Luffa or Loofah sponge is used like a body scrub. Both the coarse textured sponge and the soft textured sponge are called Luffas or Loofahs. The latter soft textured luffa sponges aren't in fact derived from the luffa fruit, but are manufactured by folding in several layers of soft mesh-like fabric into a cloud-like shape; commonly used in tandem with shower gels/lotions. If you have ever

Irvine Spectrum Center

Palm trees, open air and a brown and tan color scheme. This pretty much describes most malls built in California in the last ten years. Irvine Spectrum fits the mold on a grand scale with over a 150 stores along it's palm tree lined promenades. The shopping mall has a couple of stand out features including a 108 foot Ferris wheel and the only IMAX theatre in the area. Dinning and entertainment

Sawdust Festival Laguna Beach

The Sawdust Festival is an annual event in Laguna Canyon. Each year 200 fine art and craftspeople display their works of art at this scenic canyon art show. Open 10 am to 10 pm daily until August 31. While browsing through the artists booths you will be entertained by various music groups. The Sawdust Festival is a great place to spend the day and fun for the whole family.All entertainment is