California Travel Tips
The American Dream has always flowed west, lured by the promises of California. Eureka! cried the gold miners in 1848 - I've found it. Eureka! cried naturalist John Muir and industrialist William Randolph Hearst. Eureka! cried Steve Jobs and Marilyn Monroe.
By many measures, California remains the biggest, most dynamic, most diverse, most forward-thinking state in the nation. Ask yourself where we'd be without the vacuum tube, personal computers, the Internet, Frisbees, fortune cookies, the seedless watermelon, McDonald's and Mickey Mouse.
Bloomin’ Beautiful at Huntington Gardens
Written by Hudson, USA, March 2013
"Something is always blooming at Huntington Gardens." Every time of the year is a special time of year in the Huntington Gardens. The old saying goes something like, “California doesn’t have ...
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Bob Baker Marionettes
Written by Hudson, USA, December 2011
You might consider them a circus side-show or even a relic from the past, but somewhere in the twisting avenues of Los Angeles
you’ll find a marionette theater alive and well. More than alive and ...
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Chinese New Year in San Francisco
Written by Hudson, USA, January 2013
Chinatown in San Francisco is always a big deal/time/event. With quite possibly the biggest Chinese population outside of China, San Francisco’s Chinatown has a whirlwind of culture all its own. And ...
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citypass: the way to go!
Written by mmm, USA, May 2011
I just got back from a 7 day trip to San Francisco. We flew in, stayed at a time-share unit in the Nob Hill/Downtown section and used only mass transit. The cable car pick up was either 1/2 block ...
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Exploring LA's Fashion District
Written by Hudson, USA, September 2012
Los Angeles
is known for many things, and one of them is for being a hotspot of
trendy fashion. Surely you’ve heard of Rodeo Boulevard and Melrose
Place. These hotspots are really only the tip ...
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Family fun
Written by Travel Mom, USA, October 2010
My husband and I took our girls on the San Diego duck tour on our last visit to San Diego. The girls loved how the bus could drive right into the water! We got a great up close look at some sea ...
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Farmer’s Market Fat Tuesday
Written by Hudson, USA, March 2011
With Lent right around the corner, devout Christians know that this upcoming Wednesday marks the beginning of some personal sort of abstention with which to honor the upcoming Easter holiday. And ...
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Find the Underground Rebel Bingo Club in Los Angeles
Written by Hudson, USA, August 2011
So you’re visiting Los Angeles and you have the inkling to go out. Where to? What club? You’ve heard all about the Los Angeles club scene and know it’s going to be a bit of a production and you want ...
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First Fridays Los Angeles
Written by Hudson, USA, June 2011
Once a month, the entire Los Angeles Natural History Museum stays open until 10pm and features live music, exciting scientific discussion and behind-the-scenes curatorial tours. Sounds lame? It’s ...
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Fisherman's Wharf Oyster Competition
Written by Hudson, USA, September 2011
The Fisherman’s Wharf is a popular tourist destination in San Francisco and well it should be. The sea lions lazing about the pier, the sunset, the view of the bay, and of course the food: there’s a ...
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Free Things to Do in San Francisco
Written by Hudson, USA, September 2012
Though San Francisco
might seem like a big, busy, cultural hotspot, complete with coveted
real-estate, ocean views, and a real financial district, this does not
mean that San Francisco is ...
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Getting around San Francisco
Written by tonynewquayuk, United Kingdom, August 2012
We have been to this wonderful city and the best way to get round is with the public transport.Buy a city pass and you get unlimited travel on the tramsand buses for 6 days.You also get entry to ...
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Go Green and Gro(o)ve in June!
Written by Arizona Expert: Jojo, USA, May 2011
Spearheading the country’s ECO conscious urban movement on so many levels it comes as no surprise that one of San Francisco’s largest and most prestigious free annual street events recently ...
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Go Green and Gro(o)ve in June!
Written by Arizona Expert: Jojo, USA, May 2011
Spearheading the country’s ECO conscious urban movement on so many levels it comes as no surprise that one of San Francisco’s largest and most prestigious free annual street events recently ...
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Golf in San Diego
Written by gtgolf, October 2010
When traveling to Southern California and the great city of San Diego there are many golf courses to choose from to enjoy a sun filled day either inland or right on the coast overlooking the Pacific ...
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