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Family Attractions in San Francisco

October 27, 2009
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If you’re taking a family vacation then San Francisco is definitely some place you should consider visiting. San Francisco is a unique city with a combination of family activities that ranges from haunted history to modern fun. Each family attraction you visit can be turned into a fun learning activity for the entire family.

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Sports Teams and Stadiums in Los Angeles

October 21, 2009
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Whether you live in Los Angeles or you’re just visiting it is an incredible place for sports fans. There is a team for every major sport and a lot of the minor ones too.

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/5/2009 Pacific Grove Cove in Monterey

September 5, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/5/2009 is of Pacific Grove in Monterey and was taken by Jill Clardy

Photo credit: Jill Clardy
Pacific Grove is a coastal town located in Monterey County, California. About 15,522 people call Pacific Grove home. The city is known mostly for its Victorian-style homes, the Asilomar State Beach, and [...]

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Sightseeing in Hollywood

September 2, 2009
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Few places attract tourists looking for sightseeing hotspots as much as Hollywood does and it’s no wonder as the district is loaded with movie, television, radio and music myth and mystery. Hollywood resides in Los Angeles, California and is just outside of the downtown area. It’s noted as the historical center of the movie industry [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/31/2009 Children’s Pool at La Jolla Cove

August 31, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/31/2009 is of La Jolla Cove Childrens Pool and was taken by SD Dirk

Photo credit: SD Dirk
La Jolla Cove is a relatively small beach located in La Jolla, California, but it is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California. It is [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/30/2009 The Balboa Peninsula

August 30, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/30/2009 is of Balboa Peninsula and was taken by billaday

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The Balboa Peninsula, commonly known as just “Balboa,” is located in Newport Beach, California. Its name comes from the Spanish explorer, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, and has become popular as a residential area. Balboa is home [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 8/26/2009 Alamo Square San Francisco

August 26, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 8/26/2009 is of Alamo Square in San Francisco and was taken by David Paul Ohmer505

Photo credit: David Paul Ohmer
A residential neighborhood and park located in San Francisco, California, Alamo Square consists of four city blocks at the top of a hill. Its location gives it dramatic views [...]

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Sightseeing in San Diego

August 13, 2009
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If you’re headed to San Diego on vacation you probably already have one or more tourist stops that you want to hit, the city is simply loaded with activities. Unless you’re planning on making a return visit, your best bet is to research what there is to see and do in San Diego and then [...]

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Fine Dining in Los Angeles

July 20, 2009
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Whether you’re traveling to Los Angeles or a local the following guide is a useful way to pick from the best fine dining establishments in the city and ensure you’ll get a great dining experience.

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Best Spas in Los Angeles

July 15, 2009
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It’s quite possible that no one knows pampering better then the residents of Los Angeles so it just figures that some of the best spas are located in the Los Angeles area.

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/17/2009 Montana de Oro State Park

June 17, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/17/2009 is of Montana de Oro State Park was taken by docentjoyce

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California has many beautiful state parks including Montaña de Oro. One of the prettiest flowers seen in this state park is the California poppy, which is especially prevalent on Bluff Trail. The California poppy [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/3/2009 is of Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles

June 3, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/3/2009 is of Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles and was taken by icraz

Griffith Observatory is a popular attraction in the Los Angeles area. Located in Griffith Park on Mount Hollywood, the Griffith Observatory is a great place view of the Los Angeles basin, as well as the stars [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/30/2009 is of Alcazar Garden in Balboa Park at Night

May 30, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/30/2009 is of Alcazar Garden in Balboa Park at Night and was taken by TallCJ

Photo credit: TallCJ

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Historic San Francisco Mansions

May 27, 2009
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As we’ve said in the past, San Francisco is arguably the most historically significant city on the west coast of the United States.  While the town treasures its history, it especially treasures its historic buildings as so many were lost forever in 1906 from the earthquake and resulting fire , which destroyed most of the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/16/2009 McWay Cove California

May 16, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/16/2009 is of  McWay Cove California and was taken by maveric2003

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This perfect picture is of the McWay Cove, which is also referred to as McWay Waterfall Beach. This area is approximately 130 miles from San Francisco and 235 miles from Los Angeles.

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Historic Landmarks in San Francisco

May 13, 2009
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San Francisco has remarkably survived through the earliest American inhabitants, Spanish settlements, the gold rush, and some devastating earthquakes and came out on the other side with some of the best tourist destinations in the United States. There are literally hundreds of historical landmarks, national, state and local in San Francisco that can keep a [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/6/2009 Pacific Coast Highway

May 6, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/6/2009 is of Pacific Coast Highway and was taken by mrkathika

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Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most beautiful roadways in America. Located in the state of California, the highway follows the coastline and during the day it is a spectacular drive. The entire highway [...]

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Pigeon Point Lighthouse – Travel Photo of the Day 5/1/2009

May 1, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/1/2009 is of Pigeon Point Lighthouse in California and was taken by The Wandering Angel

Photo credit: The Wandering Angel

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Yosemite National Park Travel Photo of the Day 4/30/2009

April 30, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/30/2009 is of Yosemite National Park and was taken by Kevitivity

Photo credit: Kevitivity

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Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park – Travel Photo of the Day 4/18/2009

April 18, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/18/2009 is of View from Glacier Point and was taken by glennwilliamspdx

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Located within Yosemite National Park is Glacier Point. This picture was taken from the Glacier Point amphitheatre and shows the area where the infamous 1996 Happy Isles rockslide occurred.

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Romantic Destinations in San Francisco

April 16, 2009
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Whether it’s the history, the charm or the beautiful views, San Francisco is a romantic city, sure to sweep anyone off their feet, that is if you know where to go. Below is a guide listing some of the most romantic destinations in San Francisco. From a quick bite to eat at a fresh marketplace [...]

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Catalina Island Avalon Port – Travel Photo of the Day 4/14/2009

April 14, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/14/2009 is of Catalina Island and was taken by Ralphman

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Santa Catalina Island is an island off of the coast of California that is under Los Angeles County’s jurisdiction. Avalon, the only city on the island, has a population of just more than 3,000. In the [...]

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Joshua Tree National Park – Travel Photo of the Day 4/5/2009

April 5, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/5/2009 is of Joshua Tree National Park and was taken by Paraflyer

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Joshua Tree National Park is located in California in the southeastern portion of the state. The park has many different unique types of vegetation including ocotillo, creosote bush, cholla cactus and, of course, the [...]

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Golden Gate Park Pagoda – Travel Photo of the Day 4/2/2009

April 2, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/2/2009 is of Fall Colors at the Pagoda and was taken by Ed Bierman

Photo credit: Ed Bierman
Located in the Golden Gate Park in the city of San Francisco, the Japanese Tea Garden has roots that go all the way back to 1894. In this picture, autumn has [...]

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Robert Young Vineyards Sonoma Valley – Travel Photo of the Day 3/25/2009

March 25, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/25/2009 is from the Robert Young Vineyards Sonoma Valley and was taken by Star5112

photo credit: star5112

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Weekend Getaways in Anaheim

February 27, 2009
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You wouldn’t know it today, but Anaheim, California was actually founded by a group of farmers, grape farmers actually. Today the city is a hoping metropolitan area that is best known for its attraction parts, Disneyland being the most famous. But there is a lot more to do in Anaheim than just hang out with [...]

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Family Attractions in Los Angeles

December 18, 2008
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Initially Los Angeles doesn’t seem like a family town, with all of the movie stars, the rock musicians, the hustle and bustle of the movie industry executives but as is often the case, first impressions can be quite misleading. Los Angeles is actually loaded with things for families to explore together and wholesome fun can [...]

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Family Attractions in San Diego

December 11, 2008
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San Diego is known for its perfect climate, perfect scenery, and perfect beaches but it’s actually also a perfect place to take your family. San Diego is just jam packed with attractions for the entire family that are exciting, educational and relaxing.

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Nightclubs and Nightlife in Los Angeles

December 5, 2008
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There are a few places in the world that draw the nighttime crowds that Los Angeles does. It’s the variety of people and clubs that brings out the most interesting people. From local blue collar workers looking to relax after a hard days work, to A-list celebrities looking to be seen, or to those looking [...]

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Nightclubs and Nightlife in San Francisco

November 17, 2008
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San Francisco is full of culture and diversity of styles. It’s nightlife reflects those differences making it an ideal destination for either enjoying an evening full of familiarity or one in which you search out a new adventure. Hip-hop, clubs, electronic music, artsy lounges, elegant nightclubs and so much more can be found every night [...]

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