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Third Street Promenade Santa Monica
2008-05-20 02:52:00 Downtown Santa Monica 's Third Street Promenade is a Los Angeles premier shopping destination. More than 200 shops line the street and no cars are allowed. The Promenade's has outdoor sidewalk cafes where shoppers dine while pushcarts vendors ply their wares. Assorted street performers entertain along the three-block stretch no traffic zone. After dark, and especially on weekends, the Promenade really comes alive with dozens of clowns, musicians, magicians and comedians. The world-famous Third Street Promenade is located in Downtown on Third Street between Wilshire Blvd. and Broadway More About: Santa Monica
Southern California Memorial Day things to do: Garden Grove Strawberry Fest
2008-05-17 18:00:00 Once a year on Memorial Day weekend thousands of people head to Garden Grove for the annual Strawberry Fest ival. This year the festival celebrates it's 50th anniversary. Fifty years ago Garden Grove was a sleepy little farming town in rural Orange County. Today there are only a few acres of farm land left but the city still takes time out to remember it's farming heritage.The Celebrity Grand Marshal is Oscar Award-Winning actor Martin Landau. The four-day event, which is the second largest city festival in the Western United States, will be held at the Village Green between Main Street and Euclid Avenue in downtown Garden Grove. Last year’s attendance was over 250,000. Highlights include the official giant strawberry cake cutting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Friday evening and Saturday’s parade which starts at 10 a.m. with floats, bands and equestrians. Celebrities scheduled to be in the parade are film and television stars Rhonda Fleming and Dick Van Patten, Young and the Restless s... More About: California , Things
McDonald's Museum San Bernardino
2008-05-15 07:10:00 The location of the first McDonalds, right on Route 66, was instrumental in the success of this new concept in food service. People driving cross country were happy to find quick and cheap meals. The outside of the McDonalds museum is decorated with many pieces of nostalgic Route 66 signs. inside you will find McDonalds memorabilia of every size, shape and form. The museum is has been restored by Albert Okura, who also owns the Juan Pollo restaurant chain. Admission to the museum is free and it is open 10am to 5 pm daily. McDonald's Museum 1398 N E Street San Bernardino, CA 92405
Southern California Attractions Discount Tickets
2008-05-14 07:11:00 Memorable day is just around the corner and signals the start of summer. These discount tickets will help offset the high price of gas. There is no need to drive out of state, California has some of the best amusement parks and attractions you will find anywhere in the USA. Start saving by taking advantage of these discount tickets:Six Flags Magic Mountain - General Admission Save $20.00Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - General Admission Save $5.00LEGOLAND California Buy One Day for only $44, Get the Second Day FREE! Save $15.95 LEGOLAND/*SEA LIFE Save up to $23.95 on a 2-Day Hopper Medieval Times California Save $6.00Pirate's Dinner Adventure Save $6.00Disneyland Resort Save up to $45.00Go San Diego Card: 45 San Diego Attractions , Tours, Museums, Activities, Sights and More for 1 Low Price!Go San Francisco Card: 49 San Francisco Attractions, Tours, Museums, Activities, Sights and More for 1 Low Price!Go Los Angeles Card: 40 LA Attractions, Tours, Museums, Activities, Sights and More f... More About: Tickets , Southern , Southern California
Glamis Sand Dunes
2008-05-13 06:05:00 The Glamis Sand Dunes are the most popular off-road destination in Southern California. Hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive on various holiday weekends, often grouping in popular areas during specific times of the day, such as Oldsmobile Hill in the afternoon and Gecko Road in the afternoon. The BLM estimates that over 1.4 million visitors come to these sand dunes each year for day-use riding or to camp over weekends and ride in the dunes. The Glamis Sand Dunes, also known as Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, are located southeast of the Salton Sea in southern California at the border with Arizona and Baja California del Norte, Mexico. The field is approximately 45 miles long by 6 miles wide and extends along a northwest-southeast line that correlates to the prevailing northerly and westerly wind directions. The dunefield is a wilderness area, with the only significant human structures being the All-American Canal that cuts across the southern portion from west to east and t...
Traveling without a car
2008-05-13 00:07:00 Are you planning a California vacation and traveling by train or plane? When you arrive in sunny California you will need to rent a car. Advantage Car Rental is committed to going 100% green by 2010 and offers some great discounts. You will not only save money but also help out our environment. Some of California's most scenic areas can only be reached by auto, so plan on renting a car for at least a few days of your vacation. Check out Advantage Car rental, get a high milage green car and enjoy your stay in California. More About: Traveling
Belmont Park San Diego
2008-05-12 15:33:00 This old time amusement park has been in Mission Beach since the 1920s. At one time the park was scheduled to be dismantled but due to the efforts of a dedicated group of people the beachfront attraction has been restored. The two main attractions are the Giant Dipper roller coaster and The Plunge, San Diego 's largest indoor heated swimming pool. Next time your in San Diego check out this historic playground. Belmont Park 3190 Mission Blvd San Diego, CA.
Legoland California SEA LIFE Aquarium
2008-05-11 19:37:00 Legoland California SEA LIFE Aquarium opens July 1, 2008. More than a standard aquarium, SEA LIFE provides an educational and interactive dynamic unlike any other. The SEA LIFE experience focuses on a child’s voyage to the depths of the oceans, presenting the wonders of the underwater world to them in a way specially designed for their understanding. Featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails, SEA LIFE is designed to be a child’s guide to the life of the sea. Adults and kids alike will marvel at the majesty and creativity of the unique atmosphere. SEA LIFE features a seahorse kingdom where children get their first look at the mythical creatures, a bay of rays where they experience marine life up-close and a shoaling ring where they are surrounded 360 degrees by schools of shimmering fish. An interactive discovery zone offers young visitors the opportunity to interact with SEA LIFE experts, touch interesting creatures of the ocean in a tide pool and participate in buildin... More About: Life , Legoland
Things to do on Mothers Day California
2008-05-10 18:33:00 If you are looking for something a little different than taking Mom to the local restaurant then you might want to consider a day trip. Head out with the family to a local destination and spend the day visiting one of California 's many unique destinations. Two excellent resources for local California trips are Daytrippen.com which covers Southern California and has hundreds of places to go with Mother. For Northern California Moms another great resource to plan your day trip is California Day Trips. This web site covers the entire state of California, but has loads of Northern California destinations. More About: Mothers Day , Mothers , Things
Lodi Wine and Visitor Center
2008-05-10 18:08:00 Located halfway between Sacramento and Stockton on the way to the Bay Area, Lodi is California’s other wine destination. Lodi has long been California’s number one source of varietal grapes, and its old-vine Zinfandel has even achieved cult status among connoisseurs, yet few wine labels mention the area. That’s changing as an aggressive local growers’ group promotes the area’s grapes and wineries increasingly recognize their quality. As a result, Lodi is starting to gain credit on wine bottles. Your first stop on your Lodi wine county trip should be the Lodi Wine and Visitor Center . Learn about the local history, taste some local wine and pick up a wine trial map. Located only 35 minutes south of Sacramento and 90 minutes east of San Francisco - the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center is a must stop sight in the Northern California wine country. Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 W. Turner Rd. Lodi, CA 95242 Open Daily: 10:00am - 5:00 pm
Sutter Buttes - Yuba City California
2008-05-09 06:21:00 Yuba City 's western horizon is dominated by the Sutter Buttes, renowned for being the "Smallest Mountain Range in the World." The range is actually circular with a diameter of 10 miles and covers an area of about 75 square miles. The mountains are the remnants of a volcano that has been dormant for over a million years. South Butte, the highest peak is 2,117 feet above sea level. North Butte is 1,863 feet and West Butte is 1,685 feet above sea level. Before modern levees and dams were built to contain the rivers, winter storms and spring run-off frequently turned the Sacramento Valley into an inland sea making the Sutter Buttes an island refuge for Indians, settlers and wildlife. The Buttes have had many names over the years. The Maidu Indians called them "Histum Yani" which translates as, "Middle Mountains of the Valley" or "Spirit Mountain" More About: California
Renuzit TriScents semi-finalist videos
2008-05-09 02:33:00 If you will recall back in March I let you in on an opportunity. I started out letting you know how easy it is to get carried away with spending money on your California vacation. I also know how easy it is to neglect spending money on your home when your planning a holiday. Not to worry, Renuzit TriScents has an opportunity for us both with a chance to win a $20,000 Home Makeover in the Renuzit TriScents Transform Your Home Promotion! These are the folks that brought us Renuzit® TriScents™ fresheners, the newest line of electric scented oil air fresheners, gently renew your home with three harmonious scents in one convenient product.Well now that there are a group of semi finalists you have a chance to check out some of the submissions like the one I have a screen shoot of at the in this post. You can check out the semi-finalist gallery and decide which one is your favorite and even cast your own vote. you can vote for your favorite submission up yo once per day through June 7. ... More About: Videos , Semi
Airship Adventure
2008-05-08 07:34:00 Have you ever wanted to ride in a Zeppelin. Coming this fall to the San Francisco Bay Area Airship Ventures is planning on giving you the chance. Airship Ventures Inc., founded 2007 in California, is a privately owned corporation formed with the objective of bringing Zeppelin NT airships to the USA for "flightseeing" tours, media and science mission operations. Initially based with one ship in California, the company intends to eventually have a number of airships throughout the USA. The Zeppelin NT07 airship, carrying up to 12 passengers, will be the largest airship flying in the US. At 246 feet in length, it is more than 50ft longer than the largest blimp. Airship Ventures are unable to sell tickets for a flight on the NT07 in the USA until the vehicle is here and operating. However we will be shortly making available the option to be at the front of the line when tickets go on sale and providing opportunities to purchase gift certificates. There will only be a few thousand tic... More About: Adventure
Things to do Memorial Day Southern California
2008-05-06 04:39:00 Garden Grove Strawberry Festival - Memorial Day Weekend, Friday through Monday at the The Festival is held at the Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets in downtown Garden GroveAnnual Topanga Days Country Fair - Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday through Monday at The Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290Cajun Creole Music Festival - Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, California 93063Palm Springs Air Museum - has scheduled its Memorial Day Flower Drop for 1 p.m. Monday at the museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. A World War II-era B-25 Mitchell bomber will lay red and white carnations on the museum's aircraft ramp. Visitors are invited to collect a flower to take home. 760-778-6262. The National Orange Show is located at 689 South E street and the phone number is 909 888-6788. The website to the National Orange Show is www.nationalorangeshow.com.... More About: Things , Southern
Fullerton Train Days Pictures
2008-05-03 21:39:00 Fullerton Train Days are going on this weekend at the Fullerton Train Station. This is a fun free event for kids and their parents. May 3 and 4 Saturday & Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m More About: Pictures
Salt Creek Beach California Summer Day
2008-05-03 17:46:00 Some very lucky critters have beach front homes on some of the most expensive property along the Southern California coast. On top of the bluff guests pay hundreds of dollars a night to stay at the Ritz Carlton hotel. On the beach below the expensive hotel this family of squirrels enjoy a life on the sand and pay nothing.read more | digg story More About: Beach , Summer , Salt , Creek
Things to do on Mothers Day
2008-05-01 15:32:00 What to do with mom on Mothers Day is a question we are all asking ourselves. Many people are taking mom out on Saturday instead of Sunday to avoid the crowds. Here are some suggestions to take Mom on Mothers Day.Give your Mom the day off, no dishes, no clean up, just a relaxing journey on our vintage train with a fabulous luncheon prepared onboard just for Mom and her family. Mother’s Day Luncheon Train: Sunday, May 11, 2008: Two trains to choose Fillmore Western & Railway CoAMTRAK California Special Offer - For Travel on National Train Day: May 10, 2008 – Receive 25% off Coach Fare! To take advantage of this 25 percent off the regular adult Coach fare, tickets can be purchased in advance at staffed stations, at Quik-Trak machines, or online at Amtrak.com. San Joaquins and Pacific Surfliner passengers may also call 1-800-USA-RAIL, and refer to Special Fare Code V586. Up to two children ages 2-15 may accompany each adult at 50 percent off the full fare. California Amtrak Surflin... More About: Things
Simpson's ride first peek
2008-04-30 15:48:00 Universal Studios Hollywood Simpson's ride is scheduled to open on May 24, 2008 “Woo Hoo!”. The same ride is now open at Universal Studios Florida. Guests will be rocketed along with the Simpson family on a hysterical, almost unimaginable adventure. They’ll experience a side of Springfield previously unexplored as they enjoy the new rides interpretation of the thrill rides, dark rides and “live” shows that make up a new fantasy amusement park dreamed up by the show’s cantankerous Krusty the Clown. Here is a link to how the ride looks. movie. More About: Ride , Peek
Southern California Zombie Walk 2008
2008-04-30 15:26:00 If you can not wait until October to dress up like a monster here is a chance to do it early. On Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Pasadena, California the Zombie s are going to gather and walk the along the world famous Colorado blvd. in Pasadena. The walk is all about fun to help others in need. If you plan to attend bring along some canned goods that will be donated to the local food banks. For more information .click here. More About: Southern , Southern California , Walk
Fullerton Railroad Days
2008-04-29 06:53:00 Fullerton Railroad Days are a fun family event. A weekend of free train exhibits and tours, including restored vintage rail cars and a modern locomotive. A special display from Disneyland will be part of their "Year of a Million Dreams". Other displays will feature railway memorabilia, scenic garden railroads, and numerous model train layouts of all sizes. Local businesses and community groups will staff educational, entertainment, food and souvenir booths. This year there will be an historic Santa Fe steam engine on display. This event gets bigger every year. There are even plans in the works to put a train museum next to the Fullerton train station. Brings the kids and have a great time. Admission id free. Fullerton Railroad Days tenth Anniversary May 3 & 4 2008, Fullerton train station.
St. George Reef Lighthouse
2008-04-29 05:35:00 About about eight miles northwest of Crescent City lies another lighthouse, St. George Reef . This one is a littler harder to get to since it is on a rocky Island out in the Pacific Ocean. The light was lit for the first time on October 20, 1892 and continued to shine until 1975 when it was abandoned. To view the St. George Reef Lighthouse from land, go north on the road that hugs the coast in Crescent City. When you arrive at the airport, turn left on Radio Road and follow it to the beach at its end. This is Point St. George, and the housing used for the keepers when they were ashore is adjacent to the parking area. The St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society offers helicopter tours out to the lighthouse weather permitting.
Battery Point (Crescent City) Lighthouse
2008-04-29 05:06:00 The light house is located in Northern California, just below the Oregon border, in Crescent City . The Lighthouse and its museum is open to the public for tours including opportunities to look into the personal quarters of keepers and their families and the furniture and artifacts they have left behind since the 1850's. Tours include a climb into the light tower. There are displays of many maritime artifacts, photographs and documents that chronicle its history. The Lighthouse is open April through September, tides permitting, between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM, Wednesday through Sunday. Visits to the Battery Point Lighthouse and Island are only possible at low tides. Extreme care and caution should be used when crossing the two hundred feet between the mainland and island anytime wave action may cover the crossing area. Sneaker waves at any time can threaten visitors standing on or near the rocks and the shore of Battery Point Island.View Larger Map
Southern California Indian Resorts and Casinos
2008-04-27 06:37:00 Southern California Indian tribes have been busy building resort style casinos on their reservations. Many travelers head to the San Diego back county or the desert region of Palm Springs, rather than making a long drive to Nevada. These new resorts are not just for gaming. Live entertainment, day spas and first class dining are just a few of the things you can enjoy while staying or visiting one of these casinos. Located on reservation land the resorts tend to be in the more scenic areas of Southern California . If you are out exploring the back roads of Southern California, you might be surprised when you come across a Las Vegas style resort out in the middle of nowhere. Guide to Southern California Indian Resorts and Casinos. More About: Southern
Legoland California Discount Tickets
2008-04-24 17:37:00 Legoland California Discount Tickets are back ! Exclusive Limited Time Offer! - Take advantage of this online special, purchase one day LEGOLAND tickets now and receive a 2nd Day Free. Hurry, offer ends May 31, 2008! Save 15 dollars on adult tickets and come back a second day for free. These discount tickets are valid through September 1, 2008. Buy your E-Tickets now and you have all summer to use them. Land of Adventure is now open with three new rides. Don't miss out on this great deal. Buy your discount tickets now More About: Legoland
Boots for every activity
2008-04-23 15:50:00 Wearing the right foot wear for your daily activities is easier then ever. If you are looking for work boots or hiking boots then point your browser to workbootsusa.com for a huge selection of foot wear. Fast service and low prices all from the comfort or your home or office. California has many wonderful places to hike. For safety and comfort make sure you have a good pair of boots. More About: Boots
Win an Nintendo® Wii
2008-03-06 17:36:00 At our house one of the most popuplar activities, except day tripping, is playing games on the Nintendo® Wii. The Wii game console makes use of special motion-sensitive controllers that allow you to swing a sword, throw a punch, or drive a car with a flick of the wrist rather than with the push of a button. The Wii game console will give you and your family hours of fun. Click Here for a Chance to Win a Nintendo® Wii™! brought to you by Charter High-Speed® Internet. All you need to do is head over to the Charter.com web site and pre register for the sweepstake. Your address will need to be validated to determine if the address is within our serviceable areas. If you are in the service area then you can proceed and make a bid on receiving Charter High-Speed® Internet for Life. Bids start at just $10 and get you a chance to win the Nintendo® Wii game console. Even if you do not win the big prize you still can sign up for Charter High-Speed Internet. Charter internet dose not r...
Julian California
2008-03-06 15:39:00 Julian is an historic gold mining town located about a two hour drive east of San Diego. Famous for apples and apple pie, Julian is a popular day trip for visitors who wish visit the mountains or as a stopover for a trip to Anza Borrego Desert State Park . It has always been the B&B capital of Southern California , known for its romantic atmosphere, but is now fast becoming a great destination for families, hikers, weddings and corporate retreats.View Larger Map More About: Julian
Vacation Season
2008-03-05 15:32:00 Spring is here and now is the time to start planning that summer holiday. Many Californians will join the thousands of visitors from around the world and take in all the attractions we have in the golden state. Some of the more adventurous will decide to visit destinations all over the globe. One place I have always wanted to visit is South Africa, from what I have read the coastal areas are very similar to Southern California. Taking such a long journey requires a lot of research. Some of the information you will need is flights to South Africa, hotels and car rentals. Wherever you decide to go on holiday this year plan ahead to get the best rates. More About: Vacation , Season
San Diego Trolley
2008-03-03 05:30:00 Visitors to San Diego soon find out that you can get around without a car. Public transportation is excellent in this Southern California City. San Diego has a trolley car system much like Los Angeles and Orange County had between 1930 - 1960. The Metropolitan Transport System red trains can take you to most of San Diego's attractions and the train even runs down to the border with Mexico. In total there are over 51 miles of track served by three different lines, blue, orange and greens lines. There are 53 stations throughout the San Diego area all of which are connected with bus lines. Next time you visit San Diego park the car and travel aboard the MTS. An even better idea is to visit San Diego onboard Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner train, then see the sights by riding on the San Diego Trolley. It's a shame that Orange County, with all it's attractions has no such rail system to take locals and tourists to destinations. With the price of gas getting sky high we need to have other...
Custom Greeting Cards
More articles from this author:2008-03-01 05:16:00 Have you ever wanted to send a custom greeting card? Well now you can send cards for almost any occasion or holiday. Get well cards, birthday cards, holiday cards, sympathy, Christmas cards, business and just about any other occasion you can think of. Your personal message or greeting is printed inside and on the envelope. You can even have your company logo printed on your custom greeting card. Cards Direct has been printing cards for Fortune 100 including General Motors, Dow Chemical and Wells Fargo Bank. Just think how impressed your customers will be when they receive a custom greeting card from your business. Email and phone calls they get all day long, but a custom greeting card with your personal message will really impressive your clients. If your in sales and trying to round up some new business sending out a mailing of custom cards will make you stand out from the crowd. Orders of cards can be a small run or 25 all the way up to the thousands. Ordering from CardsDirect can ... More About: Greeting Cards , Custom , Greeting 1, 2, 3 |
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