Santa Maria California Day Trip

Santa Maria is the fist true central coast town as you travel up the California coast from Los Angeles. Located in northern Santa Barbara County the Santa Maria Valley is a major agricultural area with an increasing number of vineyards and wineries. Santa Maria is also famous for its black-on-the-outside, pink-on-the-inside, grilled beef tri-tip steak Santa Maria style barbecue. Santa Maria's

Legoland Discount Tickets and Deals

Take advantage on these Legoland California discounts for the month of September. Here a three great ways to save on Legoland admission. Don't let the summer end take you family to Legoland this weekend.Save $15 on a 1 Day Hopper Ticket! 1 Day Hopper Tickets include one-day admission to LEGOLAND California and SEA LIFE Aquarium.Buy One Day, Get the Second Day FREE! - Take advantage of this online

Avila Beach Central Coast

Avila Beach has long been a popular beach destination for locals. The sleepy little central coast beach town was almost in a time capsule up until it was found that the town was sitting on a 400,000 gallon oil spill. In the 1990s just about all of the downtown are was dug up and the contaminated soil was replaced. Unfortunately most of the original building were destroyed in the process. Today

Safari West Wildlife Preserve and African Tent Camp

How would you like to take an African safari tour without ever leaving California. Safari West Wildlife Preserve near Santa Rosa California makes it possible with three hour tours of its wildlife preserve. Climb aboard a real life safari truck and head out into the bush for wild animal spotting. The animals are not local but wild African beasts including cheetahs, zebra and giraffe. If your

Cheap Things to do Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend is the traditional end of summer. Back to school and back to work starts on Tuesday so don't waste this weekend. Times are tough and money is in short supply but there are plenty of places to go that are free or low cost. Even the major attractions are offering discounts trying to bring in visitors before school starts. Here is a list of free, low cost and discounted things to

Free Lance Travel Writer Wanted

We are looking for free lance writers to produce articles about California travel destinations. Students, part time bloggers, budding travel writers are encouraged to apply. Compensation is offered for use of the story and photos. Writer must live in California. No out of state or country writers will be considered. Good opportunity to gain experience or make some extra holiday money. For more

Museum Day Free Admission September 26, 2009

Hundreds of California museums and cultural venues across the state will offer free admission on Saturday, September 26, 2009. The list of participating venues is extensive with both northern and Southern California museums participating. Some of the biggest and best museums in the Golden State have signed up for free museum day. Mark your calendar so you don't miss this event. Here is a list