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