Day Tripping With Your Dog in Southern California

California Destination Guide received a review copy of Maggie Espinosa's book The Privileged Pooch and were delighted reading this excellent travel guide. The Privileged Pooch is a high-end travel guide to the pet-friendliest places in southern California. Listed in this wonderful book are hotels, boutiques, and eateries that will appeal to dog owners whether or not they are traveling with their

Birch Aquarium San Diego New Exhibit

Visitors to Birch Aquarium this summer will be treated to a new exhibit, more than 60 habitats teeming with fishes along with more than 60 habitats teeming with sea creatures..


Boundless Energy, made possible through the support of lead sponsor Sempra
Energy Foundation, will showcase innovative ways to harness renewable energy
from the sun, wind and ocean motion. The exhibit ­ located in the

Neptune's Net Seafood

Neptune's Net is a throwback eatery from the 1960's located on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu California. Somehow this funky beach restaurant has survived the demolition ball and remains a popular destination for beach goers and bikers. Self service, picnic table seating and portable toilets don't seem to deter weekend crowds that pack Neptune's Net on weekends. Food is deep fried and best

National Park Free admission Days

All National Parks are offering free admission on select days for 2011. California parks include Channel Islands National Park
Ventura, CA National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redwood National Parks, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Yosemite National Park. The following are free days, National Park week April 16-24, June 21

Leo Carrillo State Park

Leo Carrillo State Park with its two sandy beach areas, tide pools, and numerous coves and sea caves, this year-round paradise offers privacy and ocean access for anglers, divers, surfers, wildlife watchers, and beachcombers. The park was named after actor, preservationist and conservationist Leo Carrillo who served on the California Beach and Parks commission for eighteen years, was widely known