Disneyland and California Adventure Run Out of Tickets

Disneyland and California Adventure for the second day in a row halted ticket sales due to large holiday crowds. The week between Christmas and New Year's is traditionally one of the busiest of the year. When Disneyland get this busy lines are long for every ride. If your a local its best to pass until the holidays are over if possible. Southern California has several other major theme parks that

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Free Giant Dipper Rides

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is offering unlimited rides on its Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster for the rest of the year. The goal of the free rides is to break the million-rider mark for 2010. Buy one ticket at the regular price of five dollar and you can ride the historic wooden coaster all day long until Dec. 31. The millionth rider will get a commemorative coin. The Giant Dipper wooden

California Visitor's Guide Encourages Guests to Explore the Golden State

California Visitor's Guide Encourages Guests to Explore the Golden State "The California Travel & Tourism Commission (CTTC) just released its 2011 California Official State Visitor's Guide and Travel Planner, the ultimate dream guide for planning an unforgettable California getaway.
'Our annual Visitor's Guide is both a glossy travel magazine with compelling editorial, and a practical detailed

Old Town Orange Food Tour

Food tours are a fun and informative way to discover local neighborhoods. For the fist time Orange County has its own food tour, Old Towne Orange Food Tour . This three-hour guided tour through historic Old Towne Orange is led by two friendly local residents, Deanna and Renee. Stops along the way include local shops and a variety of restaurants. Tastings are a mixture of sweet and savory items,

California Bullet Trains

If your a tourist visiting Anaheim and would like to take a side trip to San Francisco about your only option is to take a plane. Sure you could rent a car but the 600 mile drive is going to take at least one day of your precious vacation time, and then their is parking and traffic to deal with. Imagine hopping on a high speed train and three hours later stepping off in downtown San Francisco. It

Where to find Christmas Boat Parades

Christmas in California would not be complete without viewing at least one Christmas Boat Parade of Lights. These festive events are a tradition that started over 100 years ago with the Newport Beach Christmas Parade. Today harbors up and down the coast celebrate Christmas with these aquatic light shows.

Newport Beach Christmas Parade
The grand daddy of Christmas boat parades. Decorated boats

Restaurant Month - California Travel and Tourism Commission

Restaurant Month - California Travel and Tourism Commission: "California Restaurant Month: Splurge, Savor, Save in January
Sexy outdoor cafes in Southern California, ultra-fresh ingredients in Northern California, amazing seafood along the coast, and all the bounty of California's Central Valley. Virtually every corner of the state has extraordinary restaurants, bistros, and cafes. And now is

Peter Pan Half Price Tickets

The Orange County Performing Arts Center is hosting the stunning new production of Peter Pan. Full price tickets are $75.00 each, with a free membership with Goldstar you can get the same ticket for just $35.00. Direct from its U.S. debut in San Francisco. This magical adaptation of J.M. Barrie's timeless story features a mix of live actors and puppetry, epic music, and thrilling flight sequences

The Nutcracker at The Grove Discount Tickets

Here is a great Idea for a holiday treat and it only cosst ten dollars a ticket. Visit the Grove in Anaheim and experience a spectacle of towering Christmas trees, waltzing flowers, battling toy soldiers and menacing mice. The enduring theme remains unchanged — good overcomes evil—but Anaheim Ballet's staging of the family classic is constantly updated, which keeps the production fresh, even for

Mavricks Big Wave Surfing Contest

The Jay at Mavericks Big Wave Invitational has a contest window starts today. The window for hitting the big waves if from from Dec. 1 to Feb. 28, which means that the competition can be held any time during that period. The actual start of the contest depends on wave conditions. Once the contest is on competitors have had just 24 hours to arrive in Half Moon Bay. This years contest has been

Things To Do Thanksgiving Weekend Los Angeles

Los Angeles Thanksgiving weekend events, attractions and things to. One day to fill up on turkey and three days to explore the Los Angeles area. Here is a list of our favorite places to visit this weekend. Most od these activities are free or low cost all of them can be enjoyed in one day or less.

Los Angeles Zoo Botanical Gardens
Located on a 113-acre site in Griffith Park with more than 950

Nixon Library Yorba Linda Day Trip

The Richard Nixon Library opened in 1990 and is dedicated to educating the public about the life and times of the 37th President. Surrounding the nine acre site you will find beautifully landscaped grounds which include the first lady's rose garden and a reflecting pool.The original farm house where President Nixon was born is just a few steps away from his final resting place in the Nixon

Newport Beach 2010 Christmas Boat Parade

The 2010 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is held from December 15 through December 19. The parade begins each evening at 6:30. Arrive early for best parking and viewing areas. Starting point for the parade is at Bay Island, the boats then cruise out to the jetty and turn around at Pirate's Cove. Heading back into the harbor the parade route follows the south shore of the harbor circling

Catalina Island Day Trip

Catalina Island If you are looking for an island getaway, but don’t have the time to travel to some remote faraway location, Catalina Island is located just 22-miles off the coast of Southern California, southwest of Los Angeles. Catalina is part of the eight Channel Islands archipelago, and is the only one of the eight islands with a significant civilian population. The island totals 76 square

Mission San Juan Capsitrano Christmas Events

Mission San Juan Capistrano
Mission San Juan Capistrano will kick off the holiday season by hosting its annual "Christmas at the Mission" on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 5:30-8 p.m. A magical night under the stars will allow revelers to visit the nativity scene, meet St. Nicholas, and enjoy the beauty of the Mission's gardens, all lit up.

Events include dance, choir and mariachi performances, photos

Getty Center Los Angeles's Best Deal

Getty Center Museum Los Angeles. If you are looking for a place to visit where the whole family can find something to enjoy, the Getty Center is the perfect spot. Located in Brentwood (Los Angeles) California, the museum features a collection of European paintings, drawings and sculptures. Also featured is a collection of 19th and 20th-century American and European photographs. The Center is

La Brea Tar Pits Los Angeles

La Brea Tar Pits are a famous cluster of fossil sites in urban Los Angeles, around the Hancock Park area. Brea is the Spanish word for asphalt or tar, which has seeped up from the ground in the area for thousands of years. Over the centuries, animals that came to drink the water, which collected on top, fell in, sank into the tar, and were preserved as bones. The asphalt also preserved many very

Descanso Gardens La Canada Flintridge, CA

Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens is a botanical garden, located in the La Canada neighborhood of Los Angeles County, California. The 150-acre gem was developed as a year-round retreat for urban dwellers and highlights the beauty of nature through an internationally renowned botanical collection and seasonal horticultural displays. At one time, this property belonged to newspaper magnate E.

Visiting Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park
Located in southeastern California is Joshua Tree National Park. The park has nearly 800,000 acres and is named after the Joshua tree forests that dot area. Over half of the park has been officially designated as a wilderness area. When entering the wilderness area or any other sensitive desert area follow the standard "Leave No Trace principles": Plan Ahead and

Lindy and Grundy LA's Newest Meat Market

Photo by Jennifer May
Lindy and Grundy will be offering meat free of hormones and antibiotics to customers in and around Los Angeles. Lindy and Grundy make all of their own sausages, roast beef and pastrami in house. Their market will feature locally raised meats and both women been trained by top butcher Joshua Applestone of Fleishers in Kingston, NY.
Before Amelia and Erika decided to

Ramona Days at Rancho Camulos Museum

“Ramona Days” – November 6, 10-4: Rancho Camulos Museum National Historic Landmark, Piru,
California - Helen Hunt Jackson’s 1884 classic California novel, Ramona, comes to life at the “Home of Ramona”. Celebrate all things Ramona. Experience the core cast and dancers of the world famous Hemet Ramona pageant perform vignettes, watch the 1910 Mary Pickford movie filmed on location, view unique

Outlet Malls California

With the holiday shopping season fast approaching this list of outlet malls in California is sure to come in handy. Most of California's outlet malls are located in Southern California. Central and Northern California have a few Outlet malls which are located near San Francisco and Sacramento. Outlet malls offer discounts on slightly damages goods, overstocked products and last years fashons.

Magic Mountain Ticket Deal $32.50

Enjoy a day at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Known as one of the world's greatest thrill ride parks, Magic Mountain features 16 world-class roller coasters, which combine to break eleven world records. Experience the Terminator Salvation: The Ride wooden coaster, the high-flying Tatsu and the fifth-dimensional roller coaster X2. Kids can meet Thomas the Tank Engine, Bugs Bunny and more at the park,

Newport Beach Back Bay Loop Trail

The Back Bay area of Newport Beach describes the inland area, which connects the Upper Newport Bay with Newport Harbor. If you seek a peaceful retreat with a chance to observe nature without straying too far from the city, then this is the place for you. The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Reserve spans a thousand acres of marshlands and immense bluffs, and is one the few

Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt Discount Tickets

Knott's Scary Farm is the original Halloween Haunt experience. There may be others but nothing comes close to Knott's Scary Farm. Knott's haunt is a 160-acre living horror movie filled with 13 chilling mazes, 7 hair-raising shows, 3 horrific scare zones and 1,000 monsters roaming the grounds, looking for their next victim. This year there are three scare zones:
The Gauntlet
Camp Snoopy: Bring

Oceanside California

Oceanside California
Oceanside is San Diego Counties most northern coastal city. Over the last decade Oceanside has transformed from a service town for Camp Pendleton into a thriving California beach destination. Ocean front new high rise condos have sprung while the old Oceanside is slowly disappearing. Oceanside is turning out to be a good choice for vacationers because of its convenient

Newport Beach Day Trip

Newport Beach Attractions Things to Do in Newport Beach: "f you need a beach getaway but still need your creature comforts, then Newport Beach located in Orange County is a great place to spend a weekend. It offers a bit more calm atmosphere compared to the other tourists haunts like Huntington Beach, and that gives you a great chance to unwind and take in a bit of nature. Newport Beach has

Halloween Best Haunted Attractions Southern California

At one time Knott's Berry's Farm was the undisputed king of Southern California Halloween events. This Halloween the competition is fierce for the title of best haunted attraction. The key players this year for older children and adults are Knott"s, Universal Studios and Magic Mountain. Disneyland, Legoland and Seaworld San Diego are hosting haunted events that are suitable for all age groups.

Lake Cachuma Santa Barbara Camping

Located in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County is beautiful Lake Cachuma. The lake was artificially created as part of the Bradbury Dam in 1953 by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and covers over 3,100 acres. Located just outside of Santa Barbara, consider visiting the lake when you come through on your next wine excursion, or bring the family for a weekend of camping. For campers there

San Francisco Food Tours An Adventure in Eating

Food tours are a great way to explore San Francisco's neighborhoods. These popular gastronomical adventures are popping up in most major California cities, and San Francisco has some really tasty tours to enjoy. Here are a couple of the most popular San Francisco food tours.
Taste the Mission Guided Culinary Tour
"On this tour, the epicurean concierge makes a beeline to San Francisco's Mission

Anza Borrego State Park Camping

Anza Borrego State Park
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is California's largest state park, and a popular place for camping. Located in the southeastern corner of California, bound by the rugged mountain of the Santa Rosas on the north, the Jacumba Mountains on the South. Anza Borrego State Park has three developed campsites run by the state of California. There are also numerous primitive

Julian Apple Picking

Julian Bakery
Its apple picking time in Julian California. This years apple harvest gets into full swing from about middle of September to the middle of October. Picking season is rather short due to the popularity of this annual event. U-Pick apple season has become a victim of its success with very limited supplies of these delicious treats. Apples and Art Orchards has U-Pick for groups of

Walt Disney Family Museum San Francisco

When The Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio of San Francisco was looking for a way to illustrate the ancestry and family roots of Walt Disney, they turned to an imaginative Bay Area artist and mapmaker named Dave Stevenson. His work, which will be on exhibit in the Lower Lobby of the Museum from September 15- to January 3, has been seen at the entrance to the Museum’s first gallery by

Bugs Invading Discovery Science Center

This fall from October 2-31 creepy-crawly bugs of all sizes will be invading the Taco Bell Discovery Science Center in Orange County. Over 2,000 square feet of exhibit space features giant bug animatronics, a world-class insect collection, and interactive educational stations.

Interactive Bug Stations Include:
-It's a Flea's Life: Learn how common fleas survive and adapt.
-First Flyers: A

Alabama Hills Lone Pine California

Heart Arch Alabama Hills California



Mobius Arch Alabama Hills California


The Alabama Hills are located about two miles off highway 395 near the town of Lone Pine, California. Over the years these prehistoric rock formations have been the back drop for hundreds of movies. One of the most visited places in the Alabama Hills is Mobius arch. The arch is reached by taking Movie Flat road, an

Labor Day Travel Without The Traffic

Amtrak Pacific Coastliner Route
Labor day in California is the last chance to getaway this summer. Thousands of people will hit the roads for the three day weekend and the resulting traffic jams will quickly take the shine of your holiday weekend trip. There is an alternative to crawling along at ten miles an hour to get to your destination, Amtrak California. There is nothing satisfying than

Mission Beach San Diego Beach Town

Mission Beach San Diego
Mission Beach in is unique that it has a beach on the Pacific Ocean and a beach on Mission Bay San Diego. During the summer Mission Beach attracts thousands of visitors and parking can be a problem. Off season the beach is a great place to stroll along the two mile boardwalk. The center piece for this San Diego beach is historic Belmont Park. Attractions at the theme

Death Valley Scotty's Castle

Scotty's Castle Death Valley California
Way out in the middle of nowhere in Death Valley National Monument is a 32,000-square-foot two-story Spanish Villa that's called Scotty's Castle. Walter “Scotty” Scott, made his first visit to Death Valley in 1888 at the age of 16. He immediately fell in love with the area that ran along the California-Nevada border. Several years later in 1902, while

Santa Monica Food Tour

Santa Monica Food Tour
Santa Monica is a wonderful place to visit with many interesting attractions including the Santa Monica Pier and the Third Street Promenade. This vibrant Los Angeles Beach town is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Six Taste's three-and-a-half-hour walking tour is an fun way to get acquainted with Santa Monica. Their tasty tour includes 3 tastings at the

Mars Rover Lands at the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana

Mars Rover Discovery Science Center
A replica model of the Mars Rover, Curiosity is on display at the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana. Four interactive stations complete NASA Explores the Universe. At the Blueprints interactive, guests explore the Mars Science Laboratory as they learn about the parts, tools, even the wheels of this vehicle. Look through a microscope and compare rocks

Manhattan Beach Dune Park Reopens

Sand Dune Park in Manhattan Beach, opens today and once again you can torture yourself climbing up and down the huge mountain of sand. There is just one catch, you now need a reservation to climb the dune. Manhattan Beach closed the dune several months ago due excessive use, noise and parking problems. The dune has been divided into two sections, one for kids 12 and under and the other for

Aquarium of The Pacific Affordable Family Fun

Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is the perfect summer destination for families on a budget. A family of four can enjoy a day at Aquarium of The Pacific for around fifty dollars using discount tickets. No other California attraction of this size can come anywhere close to this price. The same family of four would have to pay nearly three hundred dollars for a day at

SeaWorld San Diego Kids Tickets $5.00

Sea World Kids tickets $5.00
Sea World San Diego Kids Tickets $5.00. Now through the end of the year SeaWorld kids tickets are only $5.00 with the purchase of an adult ticket. Children age 3 -12 qualify for these discount tickets. Gate price for kids is usually $59.00 but with this limited time offer you only pay $5.00, thats a savings of over fifty dollars for each child. There are a few

Gilroy Garlic Festival Celebrate The Stinking Rose

Gilroy Garlic Festival
The annual Gilroy Garlic Festival is being held this weekend July 23-25, 2010. The 32nd annual Garlic Festival will entertain over 100,000 visitors at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy July 23-25, host three popular cooking competitions, present 60 live concerts, return dynamic "Top Chef" Fabio Viviani to the Cook-Off Stage and serve a critically-acclaimed cuisine enhanced

Southern California Water Parks

Looking for a cool place to visit on a hot summer day, if you live in Southern California you have quite a few wet destinations to choose from. Here is a list of water parks in Southern California many of them are offering discounts tickets and coupons to attract visitors.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - Located in Valencia this water park has 23 rides and attractions. Hurricane Harbor is adjacent

Long Beach Crawfish Festival

The 17th Annual Long Beach Crawfish Festival Crawfish Festival is just around the corner so mark your calenders for August 7-8, 2010. The Crawfish Festival is held at the Rainbow Lagoon, Long Beach California and is the largest Crawfish Festival outside of Louisiana. Visitors will find tons of fresh crawfish prepared Louisiana style, a giant food court, children’s area, dance floor, two stages

San Bruno Mountain State Park

San Bruno Mountain State Park offers Stunning 360 views from the top of the mountain on a clear day. The most popular tail the 3.5 mile Summit Loop trail. After you reach the top there is a wonderful view of the Pacific and downtown San Francisco. San Bruno Mountain Park hidden gem in the Bay Area. Its usually not crowded and the entrance fee is only $5.00. The park is only a 15 minute drive of

Angels Flight Los Angeles
Angels Flight funicular has been closed since 2001 when an accident shut down the 298-foot of tracks up Bunker Hill in downtown Los Angeles. Finally after years of sitting idle the historic " smallest railway in the world" reopened in March 2010. Rides only cost a quarter and the funicular is open every day, 365 days a year, from 6:45 a.m. until 10 p.m. The original

Disneyland Anaheim Discount Tickets

Like everything else the price of Disneyland tickets has sky rocketed. Single day admission is now $72.00 for adult and $62.00 for kids 3-9. Park hopper tickets ( Disneyland and California Adventure) are even more expensive, adult tickets are $97.00 and child tickets $87.00. Discount tickets for one day admission are extremely rare however you can get a slight break on multi-day passes. On a 2

Orange County Fair Discount Tickets and Deals

Orange County Fair
The Orange County Fair starts on July 16 and runs for 23 days until August 15. Tickets are on the expensive side with adult $10, Senior $7 and child 6-12 $5.00. Under six years kids are free. On top of the entrance fee there is a seven dollar parking charge. Then when you get inside there are ride coupons plus food and drink. A trip to the fair for a family of four can easily

King Kong 360 3D California's Newest Attraction

Universal Studios Hollywood
King Kong 360 3D opens July 1, 2010 at Universal Studios, Hollywood. "King Kong 360 3-D" Created by Peter Jackson will be the world's largest most intense 3D experience on the planet, combining thrilling visceral effects to create a next-generation theme park experience. n the new attraction, guests will be given special 3-D glasses as they enter a darkened

Woodstock Weekend at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds

In honor of the legendary 1969 music event, a Woodstock Tribute Weekend will be held the weekend before the Orange County Market Place in Costa Mesa closes for the annual Orange County Fair.

The Summer of Love Show will be on Saturday, July 10 and brings together six performers recreating the actual vibe, sound and feel of several rock legends from 1969’s Woodstock including Janis Joplin, John

Minter Air Field and Museum

Minter Air Field and Museum


Minter Air Field is a great little place to go and there are always a lot of warbirds to see. Not too many people, easy to get in and out of, and surrounded by aviation history.

Minter began operations in June of 1941 and served as an active airfield for the 7,000 US Army personnel stationed there for training during World War II. It was a city within itself and

Summer Sale on California Go Cards

All California Go Cards are on sale form 6-22-2010 through 7/1/2010. Save 10% on all on 3, 5 and 7 day cards. San Francisco Go Card is the best sightseeing pass and includes admission 50 of the area's best things to see and do. Los Angeles Go Card includes 40 attractions, saving up to 50% compared to buying tickets directly. Pacific Park, Paramount Studios, the Queen Mary, Kodak Theatre, and

Leona Valley California U-Pick Cherries

U-Pick Cherries
The sweetest six seeks of summer are from mid-May through June. This is when Leona Valley Cheery Farms are open for U-Pick. Leona Valley is west of Palmdale and about an hours drive from downtown Los Angeles. Scattered through out the valley are various cheery orchards, most of which are family owned and operated. Each year families from all Southern California head to Leona

San Diego Hop on Hop Off Tour Buses

Old Town San Diego Trolley
San Diego is one of California's most popular places to visit and with good reason. Unlike its neighbor to the north, Los Angeles, San Diego's attractions are all located within a few miles of each other. With all the visitor hot spots located near each other hop on and hop off sightseeing tours are the perfect choice for getting around San Diego. The two major tour

Kids Restaurant Week Orange County June 27 – July 3

The Orange County Restaurant Association, Inc. has announced the dates for Orange County’s first-ever Kids Restaurant Week, focused on celebrating dining out as a family. Scheduled for June 27 - July 3, families throughout the county will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious and fun family dining at OC’s best restaurants. During the weeklong event, participating restaurants will offer special

Legoland Tickets Save $15.00 Sale ends June 15

Legoland California
Legoland Tickets Save $15.00. This is the best deal in around for discount Legoland California tickets and you only have five days left to take advantage of it. Save $15 on a 1-Day LEGOLAND Admission Ticket. Purchase by June 15, 2010 and you have until Sept. 6, 2010 to use your ticket. A family of four can save $60.00 off gate price. LEGOLAND® California is home to more

Tinkertoy Traveling Exhibit arrives at Taco Bell Discovery Science Center

Tinkertoy Traveling Exhibit Taco Bell Discovery Science



Build Your Imagination is at the Taco Bell Discovery Science Center for the summer. You can see the Tinkertoy Exhibit anytime form June 5 - Sept 26, 2010. The exhibit features TINKERTOY® in educational and fun activities inspired by GE’s successful “Imagination at Work” campaign – showing how innovation can positively influence

Lake Elsinore Southern California's Forgotten Lake

Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore is the largest natural freshwater lake in Southern California. Most travelers along interstate 15 don't even give the lake a passing glance. From the freeway the lake looks almost dried up. Looks can be deceiving as Lake Elsinore is a thriving lake offering boating, fishing and water sports. A levee system keeps the lake smaller and fuller at a healthy 1200 foot.

Memorial Day 2010 Weekend Events Southern California

Memorial day is the unofficial start of summer and no other place has more things to do and place to see than Southern California. Some of the most popular activities for the holiday weekend are beach camping, family barbeque's, visiting theme parks, heading to the beach and day tripping. We have listed some of the most popular things to do in Southern California this Memorial day weekend. Many

Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival 2010

Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival
Mark your calender for June 4 through June 6, 2010 as one of Southern California's most colorful festivals is about to start. The event is held at Lake Skinner Park which is about a twenty minute drive from downtown Temecula. The Festival kicks off Friday, June 4 at 5 p.m. with a country music concert on the main stage, arts and craft fair, wine tasting and

Top 10 California State Parks To Visit On Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an important federal holiday to remember those who were killed in service of our country, and many people observe it by visiting memorials and honoring our nation’s soldiers. In addition, Memorial Day is also celebrated as a time to kick off the start of summer – a three-day holiday to strike up the barbecue, go camping or hit the beach – as long as you’re enjoying the sunshine

Borrego Springs Prehistoric Statues

Borrego Springs Statues
Borrego Springs is most visited during the spring when thousands of people flock to this desert community to view wild flowers. Borrego Springs has another reason to visit this desert oasis. Over the last couple of years Dennis Avery and artist Ricardo Breceda have been placing life size statues of Prehistoric creatures that once inhabited this region of Southern

San Francisco Summer Vacation Packages

San Francisco Vacation Packages are the best way to see the sights and keep your trip affordable. Many travelers have stayed close to home for the last couple of years and 2010 will be their first year to take a real vacation. San Francisco is a wonderful summer vacation destination and when you book a vacation package you get maximum value for your travel dollars. Here is a sample of summer

Donner State Park California Camping

Donner Memorial State Park is located near the town of Truckee in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Donner pass is where in 1846 members of the Donner party were stranded as them attempted to make a late season crossing over the Sierra Nevada Mountains. According to history some members of the group resorted to cannibalism to survive. The Emigrant Trail Museum at Donner State Park has exhibits

Legoland California Summer Specials Discount Tickets and Vacation Pacakges

Legoland California Water Park
LEGOLAND California is offering sizzling summer ticket specials to kick off the holiday season. These special Legoland tickets are sold online online and will only be available for a limited time.Take advantage of these great deals on Legoland tickets now and you have all summer to use them. All summer specials are print at home, which means no waiting in line

Mother's Day 2010 Things to Do

Make Mothers Day a day to remember by taking mom out for day trip. Restaurants will have lines, flowers soon fade and chocolates have too many calories. Mom will be happy with any of these gifts but spending the day with family she will a gift she will never forget. Here are some suggestions on unique places to go on Mothers Day.

Things to do on Mothers Day Los Angeles:Los Angeles Farmers Market

Legoland Water Park

Legoland Water park is opening May 28, 2010 and is the world's first and only LEGOLANDWater Park. LEGOLAND® Water Park is located at the north end of LEGOLAND® California adjacent to Fun Town. The entrance is located between the Factory Tour and the Adventurer’s Club.
Rides and Attractions:
The centerpiece of the Water Park is a 45-foot-tall tower designed to immerse children in the creative

Calico Ghost Town Bluegrass Spring Festival

Calico Ghost Town
Calico Ghost Town near Barstow California is having its Bluegrass in the Spring Festival May 8 and 9 (Mothers Day Weekend). New acts are coming to perform and there will be an Art of the West show - Western art by Western artists. But the big news is that The Nelsons (Matthew and Gunnar) are going to be performing to sets of "Ricky Nelson Remembered" at this event on Mother's

Keys Creek Lavender Farm

Keys Creek Lavender Farm
Keys Creek Lavender Farm in north San Diego County is opening for the 2010 season on May 1. Opening day activities include live music, tours, lectures, cooking demonstrations, beekeeper discussions, tabletop distillation demonstrations, lavender lemonade, and opening day discounts on selected products. About two dozen varieties of lavender are grown on the 8 acres

National Train Day Union Station Los Angeles

National Train Day is May 8, 2010 and Union Station is celebrating with several special events. Highlights of the Union Station train day include an appearance by California Gold Huell Howser and a live performances by the USC Trojan Marching Band. The National Park Service will have a Trails & Rails Exhibit and Amtrak plans to have Rail Way culinary demonstrations, featuring Chef Marcel Lagnaz.

Southern California Holiday Packages and Deals

Vacation Southern California

Summer is just around the corner and its not too early to start planning your holiday. For those that book early there is a wide choice of vacation packages that will fit into any budget. Two of the most popular destinations are San Diego and Orange County. San Diego has several major attractions including Sea World, The San Diego Zoo and nearby Legoland. Orange

California's National Parks Free Admission

California along with the res of the nation is celebrating National Parks Week April 17 - 25, 2010. The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all 392 parks. Visitors can enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in the country for free. There is no better time to head to one of California's National Parks. In addition to no entrance fee California's National Parks are offering

San Francisco CityPass Save $56.00

California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco CityPass offers unlimited cable car rides and admission to 5 must-see San Francisco attractions. Included with each San Francisco CityPass Muni & Cable Car 7-Day Passport, California Academy of Sciences, Blue and Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure (one hour cruise), Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Choice Ticket:

Paradise Cove Malibu Info and Directions

Paradise Beach Cove Malibu
Paradise Cove had its humble beginnings as a private family retreat along the Malibu coast of Southern California. Up until the 1960s the cove was used as a RV campground. Development of the property into a mobile home community brought in permanent residents along with film crews shooting movies and commercials. Paradise Cove is accessible to the public and

San Diego Kids Museum

The new Children's Museum in downtown San Diego has is starting its second year of operation at its new location. The museum originally began in La Jolla in 1983 and after several moves ended up at its present location in San Diego’s Marina District. "The San Diego Children's Museum features innovative, provocative artworks that kids can touch, climb, or move, hands-on art making opportunities,

OC Greek Festival St. John's Greek Orthodox Church

Orange County Greek Festival
Summer is just around the corner and with it comes festivals of every kind. This year the OC Greek Festival at St. John's Church in Anaheim is bigger and better than ever. The church recently acquired adjacent property and has has expanded the Greek Festival to include carnival rides. St. John's now hosts the largest Greek Festival in the southland. The Greek

Channel Islands Santa Barbara Coast

Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park is located off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. There are no hotels, no fast food restaurants and no cars on the island. Visitors can reach Channel Islands National Park by boat or private charter plane. Activities on the islands include camping, fishing, whale watching, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving and hiking. If your

Los Angeles Food Tours

Food tours have become very popular due to the abundance of food shows on cable TV. Food tours allow you live and expirence what you watch on the travel channel. Los Angeles has several food tour operators guiding guest on gastronomic treks through local ethnic neighborhoods. Melting Pot and Six Taste are the two most popular food tour operators. Melting Pot offers two tours in the Los Angeles

LA Perks Card Discount Tickets

Los Angeles has a new discount card in town and its called the LA PERKS CARD. The advantage this new discount card has over its competitors, Go Cards and CityPAss, is that one card is good for up to four people. LA Perks Card offers discounts to several major amusement parks including Universal Studios and Knotts Berry Farm. Other perks you get with the card are discounts on dining and

Bubblefest Discovery Science Center Discount Tickets

Bubblefest is the biggest event of the year at the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana. Included with general admission to Discovery Science Center are bubble learning stations and the Center's more than 100 permanent hands-on exhibits. At the bubble learning stations, bubble-blowers can also explore the secrets and sciences behind making the biggest and best bubbles including surface tension,

Legoland Water Park Carlsbad California

Opening in June 2010 at LEGOLAND® California Resort then new water park will be the first Legoland Water Park in the world. The 5.5 acre LEGOLAND Water Park will be located at the north end of LEGOLAND California behind Fun Town. Attractions at the new water park will include a 45-foot-tall tower, a lazy river where guests float on custom-built LEGO rafts, water slides including six-person raft

Day Trips On Facebook

If you like day trips and traveling in California become a fan on Facebook. New day trips and ticket discounts are posted first on Facebook. When we travel we take hundreds of pictures and only one or two ever make it to the web sites. Check out our Facebook picture albums for hundreds of photos see all the photos. Jump into the conversation and suggest your favorite place to visit or share your

Mojave National Preserve

Southern California is not all amusement parks and beaches. Most of this popular region of the state is desert. One of the largest expanses of desert is the Mojave National Preserve. Nearly 1.5 million acres was included in the California Desert Protection Act when it was became law in 1994. Other protected areas covered by the California Desert Protection Act include Death Valley National Park

Little Tokyo Food Tour Downtown Los Angeles

Little Tokyo downtown Los Angeles is a fun day trip from just about anywhere in the Southern California. Visitors to Little Tokyo find unique shopping and dining set in an historic area near city hall. Little Tokyo has several popular shopping malls plus the excellent Japanese American National Museum. Dining choices are numerous and if this is your first visit Little Tokyo you may be a little

Mt Diablo State Park

Mt Diablo State Park is a popular summer day trip from San Francisco. Most visitors attempt to climb 3,864 feet to the summit of Mt Diablo. Those that make it are rewarded by one of the most spectacular views in the golden state. The vista from the top includes the Golden Gate Bridge and with binoculars, even Yosemite's Half Dome can be spotted. Activities at the park include hiking, camping and

Fishing Guide Orange County California

Southern California has some great fishing opportunity's salt and fresh water. Most people take one of the half day boats that operate out of the major harbors. Fishing can be good but the boats are often crowded. You can spend more time untangling your line than fishing. If your looking for an affordable option to the "cattle" boat private charters are a good choice. Prices start at just under

Pinks Knotts Berry Farm Grand Opening and Hot Dog Races

Pinks Hot Dogs at Knotts Berry Farm is now officially open. The line for the dogs was huge but the hot dog races were the hit of the ceremony. Gloria Pink and Beverly Pink Wolfe were on hand to take pictures with celebrity and regular folks. All in all a fun day for Pinks and Knotts Berry Farm. After a few days the hot dog line should trim down. So head to Knotts and try out some of Pinks famous

Pinks Hot Dog Knott's Berry farm Official Opening

Pinks Hot Dog at Knott's Berry Farm will have its opening ceremonies on Sunday Febuary 28, 2010. Pinks has been open for about about a month now but the official ribbon cutting is this Sunday. Events planned for the ribbon-cutting ceremony include wiener dog races noon, a hot-dog eating contest at 1 p.m., and a doggy dress-up contest at 2 p.m. The original Pinks at the corner of Melrose and La

Flower Fields Carlsbad

Carlsbad Flower Fields are one first signs of spring in Southern California. Each year thousands of visitors trek to the fields to view this spectacular display of color. At one time admission was free however these a ten dollar fee is charged. The Carlsbad Flower Fields official 2010 opening day is March 1.

All California Go Cards On Sale

Go Cards are a great way to see California attractions. These convent discount cards can save you up to 50% compared to buying tickets directly. For five days only--beginning 2-17-10 you can save a huge 20% off all Go Los Angeles Cards. This savings is on top of the discounts your get when you buy your Go LA Card. You have one year to use any Go Card from the time of purchase so even if your not

Images from LA Travel Show 2010

The Los Angeles Times and the California Auto Club are hosting the LA Travel Show this weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show runs today and tomorrow (Valentines Day) from 10:00 AM to 5:PM. Travel destinations from around the world are all there handing out posters, brochures, and other useful information. One section of the show floor is dedicated destinations in California with

Aquariums and Aquatic Attractions California

California is home to several world class aquariums and aquatic attraction. With more than 800 miles of coastline the golden state is the perfect place to build an aquarium. San Francisco has the Aquarium by the Bay. Located on the San Francisco Bay this waterfront aquarium is conveniently located next to Pier 39. Walk through 300 ft. of crystal clear tunnels filled with sharks, rays and more

Valentines Day Things To Do 2010

Valentines Day 2010 falls on a Sunday this year making it perfect for a romantic weekend getaway. Here are are top picks for Valentines day things to do in California. Choose a one day adventure or take the entire weekend to celebrate Valentines Day with your romantic partner. Valentines day is not only for couples its also a day to spend time with family. What better way to show your love for

Kern County White Water Rafting

Kern County is the nearest white water river rafting destination to Los Angeles. Each year thousands of adventures head to the Kern River for white water fun. The rafting season begins in April when the snow pack melts and fills up the Kern River with winter run off. 2010 is going to produce some of the best rafting in several years due to the above average snow fall. Most people book with one a

City of Arcadia LA Arboretum

The City of Arcadia is about 15 miles from downtown Los Angeles and has several interesting attractions. The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden and Santa Anita Racetrack are the most visited places in Arcadia. The Arboretum is where many of the scenes from the TV series Fantasy Island were filmed. The bell tower where Tattoo rings the bell, is actually the Queen Anne Cottage. The

Mount Baldy San Gabriel Mountains

Mount Baldy is Southern California's other mountain destination. The correct name for the highest mountian in Los Angeles County is Mount San Antonio, although most people call it Old Baldy or Mount Baldy. During the winter months Mount Baldy is often covered with snow and visible form all of Los Angeles and Orange counties. Many people mistake Mount San Antonio for Big Bear but the two are two

Nethercutt Museum Sylmar California

Nethercutt Collection in Sylmar California house over 250 antique automobiles along with hundreds of other interesting pieces of history. Car enthusiasts as well history buffs are going to wonder why they have never heard of the Nethercutt Collection. The Nethercutt Museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 9 Am to 4:30 pm. The Nethercutt Collection is only available to view by

Things To Do On A Rainy Day Southern California

Most of California is in for a rainy week but even in the rain there are still things to do and places to see. Most shopping centers and outlet malls are covered or indoors and will be less crowded this week. Many merchants will be offering discounts to try and entice customers to come out in the rain The local mall is a good choice for a quick escape from being couped up in the house. For kids

Whale Watching Newport Landing

Whale watching is an annual event along the California Coast. Each year thousands of Grey Whales travel along the coast during the winter and early spring on their way to Baja California. Since the beginning of the year Grey whales are now showing up on the daily whale count. A recent tour spotted 3 Gray Whales, 125 Pacific Whiteside Dolphin, 75 Bottlenose Dolphin, 500 Dolphin, all in just a

The Amazing Los Angeles Race Sightseeing Tour

The Amazing Los Angeles Race Sightseeing Tour is part sightseeing tour, part game and part scavenger hunt. This is how it works - participants form teams of two to eight people. All teams meet at the starting line – a famous Hollywood landmark – where they receive their first clue. The solution to the clue leads to a new location and a new clue, and so on. The team that solves all the clues and

Discovery Science Center Spinning in for 2010: Secrets of Circles

The newest traveling exhibit will have you in a spin at the Taco Bell Discovery Science Center! Secrets of Circles is a two-thousand square foot learning zone with eighteen NEW tri-lingual (English, Spanish, Vietnamese) exhibits that celebrate the math, science, and beauty of such a simple shape, January 16 - May 2.Are you a hot shot with a hula hoop? To kick off Secrets of Circles, we want you

Temecula Wine Country Day Trip

Southern California's main wine producing region is the Temecula Valley. Temecula is within easy day trip distance from both Los Angeles and San Diego. There are about 30 wineries and tasting rooms throughout the valley. Several of the larger wineries have hotels and restaurants on site. Temecula is no match for California Central and Northern wine growing areas however its location near the two