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3 Days in Napa & Sonoma: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Napa Valley Wine Country is the premiere destination for wine enthusiasts in the United States with an unrivaled history of quality wine making. Napa and Sonoma make up California's most ...
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Napa Top Wineries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Some of the most famous names in American wine are found in the Napa Valley. Domaine Chandon in Yountville produces fine sparkling wine. The Diamond Mountain and Spring Mountain districts are ...
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Sonoma Top Wineries
Written by Viator, August 2010
If you love wine, you won't want to miss the chance to visit the famous Sonoma Valley wineries on a day trip from San Francisco. Along with nearby Napa Valley, Sonoma has developed a reputation for ...
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Southern California Theme Parks from Anaheim
Written by Viator, August 2010
Nowhere in the world will you find such a wealth of great theme parks as in Southern California. And the good news is there’s fun for everyone, from toddlers to seniors. Want to see the best the ...
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Join the Food Truck Revolution!
Written by Arizona Expert: Jojo, USA, May 2011
Over the past three decades northern California has developed the arguably most diverse, progressive and ambitious dining scene in the country. As a pioneer of the New American Cuisine ...
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Los Angeles Tours from Anaheim
Written by Viator, August 2010
The stretch of Southern California from Los Angeles in the north to San Diego in the south contains some of the most popular attractions in the world. Start in the place where glamour is an export ...
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Santa Ana's Star Wars Interactive
Written by Hudson, USA, January 2012
We’ve all seen the movies, but could the saga that put Lucas Films on the map truly become a reality? Would the X-Wing ever cruise through inter-stellar space or even park in our garage? Could the ...
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Santa Barbara First Thursdays
Written by Hudson, USA, September 2011
It has been said of Santa Barbara
that if you’re scribbling down a list of To-Do things, it’s better to
make them in pencil rather than in pen. This is because of the American
Riviera’s ...
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Santa Barbara’s Concerts in the Park
Written by Hudson, USA, July 2011
Summertime in California ?
Could the days get any better? With June gloom gone and away, the days
are bright, filled with sunshine and the smell of the ocean breeze. In Santa Barbara , there’s ...
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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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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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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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New Year’s Eve in San Francisco
Written by Hudson, USA, December 2012
Fancy a party? You’ve come to the right spot. San Francisco has got more New Year’s parties than you can shake a stick (or your booty) at. From international balls, to gala events, to black tie ...
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Nightlife at the California Academy of Sciences
Written by Hudson, USA, September 2012
Sometimes we’re presented with something of a problem when it comes to a
night out on the town. For many of us, a night at the local watering
hole doesn’t do us enough justice. It may be nice, but ...
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Pacific Coast Highway - Worth the Drive
Written by Hudson, USA, February 2012
True, the Pacific Coast Highway doesn’t belong to just Los Angeles , but if you happen to be in town, you must check it out. The 1 (as it’s familiarly known) cuts a line right along the ...
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