William R. Hearst Memorial State Beach

Most visitors turn inland and take the bus up to Hearst Castle but just across coast is highway William R. Hearst Memorial State Beach. If you bring along a lunch there are plenty of picnic tables to sit at and enjoy the view. With a little more time you can try your luck fishing from San Simeon Pier. The beach is located along some of California's pristine coastline, unspoiled by high-rise

Egyptian Museum and Planetarium San Jose

The Egyptian Museum & Planetarium has the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the western United States. No need to travel all the way to Egypt, just take a trip to Rosicrucian Park in San Jose California. Inside the museum you will find an extensive collection of artifacts, jewelry and displays of Egyptian antiquity. Take the family on a fun trip and get a great look at what

Seacliff State Beach and Pier

The most unique feature about Seacliff State Beach is the 500-foot-long pier that connects to the old cement ship Palo Alto. The beach and pier sit in a corner of Monterey Bay known as Soquel Cove. The pier is popular for fishing and the wide sandy beach is good for swimming during the summer. Seacliff State Beach also has a park with a covered area for picnics. There are 26 RV camping only sites

Oktoberfest California Style

The Oktoberfest is a festival held each year in Germany during late September through early October. Visitors eat huge amounts of food and drink traditional German beers. California also has it's share of Oktoberfest events, although not as big as the German celebrations they are just as fun. Here are some of the states best Oktoberfest to visit in California.Alpine Village - Chosen by USA Today

Avilia Beach Pier

In 2000 Avila Beach had a major renovation after the town was nearly destroyed by a huge oil spill. New construction includes a boardwalk and beachfront park. The pier remains the same and is a favorite location for fishing. The primary fish here is white croaker. Avila had the highest fish-per-angler average of any pier in the central coast area. Two thirds of the fish caught off the pier are

Free Disneyland Ticket on your Birthday

Disneyland and California Adventure in Anaheim, starting January 1, 2009, will let you in free on your Birthday. Considering that admission to the parks is now almost seventy dollars for adults this is quite a big savings. If your planning a vacation to Disneyland and can schedule it around a family birthday you will get a nice discount. In order to get the free birthday admission you will need

The Cannery at Del Monte Square

The Cannery at Del Monte Square is one of San Francisco's most treasured places. Located at the foot of Columbus Street overlooking San Francisco Bay, and originally built in 1907, The Cannery was once the largest peach cannery in the world. Today, The Cannery at Del Monte Square is a vibrant waterfront marketplace featuring one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, offices, live entertainment, and a

California Avocado Festival Carpenteria

The California Avocado Festival is home to the world's largest vat of guacamole. Visitors can taste avocado food dishes including avocado ice cream. Thousands of people attend the three-day festival each year which takes place during the first weekend of October. The festival offers avocado products,locally made goods and admission is free. Stroll through the Arts & Crafts Venue between 8th and

Hotel Del Coronado San Diego

Coronado, CA -When the Hotel del Coronado first opened its doors in 1888, the United States of America looked far different than it does today. At that time, California was separated from the rest of the country by vast unsettled territories.The 1848 discovery of gold in northern California had propelled settlement to the West Coast, but even forty years later, much of America’s interior was

Oak Glen California

For over a century Oak Glen's acres upon acres of apple orchards, with their delectable combinations of unique and heirloom varieties, have brought generation after generation of visitors back. Whether they come for the orchards (several offering u-pick), the charming shops, the cozy restaurants. Apple season in Oak Glen is once again in full swing so if your looking for an interesting day trip

Los Angeles BBQ Festival

Looking for a fun but messy way to enjoy this weekend in the Los Angeles area then this one-of-a-kind BBQ extravaganza is for you. The Los Angeles BBQ festival features the best BBQ pit masters from around the country, a beer garden, and live entertainment featuring a Johnny Cash cover band, Beatles cover band, Metal Shop, and various other acts. The event will bring South side from Texas, LC's

Back to School

Memories of summer vacation are fading fast as kids return to school and parents scramble to get everything organized. Each year it gets more expensive to outfit your child for school. The price of everything just keeps going up and up. A great way to safeguard your back to school investment is to make sure each item is labeled. The he Dymo label maker is a handy tool than lets you identity all

Agua Caliente Springs Park

Located about 100 miles from San Diego along County Route S-2 you will find this secluded hot springs and campground. The Kumeyaay Indians were some of the first visitors to the springs at what is now call Agua Caliente ("hot water" in Spanish.) Spanish explorer Juan de Anza was the first European to visit the area, in 1775. In more recent times, the springs at Agua Caliente were used by

Tom's Farm Corona California

Located along interstate 15 in Temescal Canyon Tom's farm has been selling fresh produce since 1974. Over the years the place has grown into a family destination with kids rides and attractions. While not really a farm (nothing is grown here) Tom's is defiantly a great place to fill up your shopping bags full of fruits nuts and candy. And if your hungry there are several different restaurants

Tall Ships Dana Point

The Ocean Institute is celebrating its 24th year hosting the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival, the largest annual gathering of tall ships on the West Coast. The festival will feature a spectacular array of family-fun activities including live music, art & craft shows, exciting living-history demonstrations and a variety of tasty food. Enjoy maritime displays and presentations, Polynesian dancers,

Save Trestles

Another hearing is coming in the on going battle to save the world famous Trestles surfing beach from the effects of building a toll road. It's up to everyone to do their part and help save this valuable Southern California beach.The Department of Commerce's September 22 public hearing on the Toll Road is approaching quickly and the deadline for requests to speak is September 12. Somewhat

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in the United States with half of it's deep blue water in California and the other half in Nevada. About two-thirds of the shoreline is in California which is also the most developed area of Lake Tahoe. Winter is ski season around the lakeHeavenly Mountain Resort: the largest ski area in California and Nevada, located near Stateline, Nevada Squaw Valley:

Fort Mason Historic District

Originally established as a coastal fortification in the 1860s, the Fort Mason district is on 1,120 acres with forty-five historic buildings. Fort Mason is located between Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge on San Francisco Bay, in San Francisco's Marina district. Fort Mason can be split into two distinct areas. The upper area, sometimes called Upper Fort Mason, is situated on a