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USA - California  California is one of the largest states in the US and is commonly
refered to as the Golden State, so called because of the gold rush of 1849. It
is located along the west coast of the United States, and is one of the most
visited places by tourists. The capital, Sacramento, is located in the central
part of the state.
Los Angeles is the most populous city in California and is located in the
southern half of the state. It is a great and very diverse city; from Hollywood
to East L.A. you can find every possible lifestyle represented in this
microcosm.
The San Francisco Bay Area is home to the city of San Francisco, generally seen
as one of the coolest places on the planet; the liberal haven of Berkeley; and
Silicon Valley, home to a multitude of high-tech companies. The wine-producing
Napa Valley is a short distance to the north.
The Central Coast runs between L.A. and San Francisco. It is a great area, with
Santa Barbara as its most important city. The coastline of the Cental Coast is
very beautiful, and very scenic. North of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo has
maintained its old main street, famous for Farmers' Market on Thursday night.
San Diego is located in the south of the state and offers good beaches and water
sports. There are many cool things to visit in San Diego such as Sea World,
Mission San Diego De Acala, the Wild Animal Park, and the World Famous San Diego
Zoo.
Southern California is also known for it's theme parks, like Disneyland,
California Adventure, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal
Studios, and many more. These places are very fun to visit, and continue bring
in tourists by the millions every year.
Some of the most beautiful spots for hiking and other outdoor activities are
Lake Tahoe, Mono Lake, and Yosemite in the High Sierra. Reaching as it does from
the Mexican border in the south to the Pacific Northwest in the north,
California must have one of the most diverse climates of any state. If you can
stand the heat, try exploring one of California's many deserts, such as Death
Valley. On the other end of the climate spectrum, the redwood rainforests of the
North Coast are truly a sight to behold and offer a very different glimpse of a
beautiful state!
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Glendale, California is a bedroom comunity of approximetly 200,000
residents, situated between the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel
Valley. In and of itself it is not a popular tourist destination. There
are no amusement parks, beaches, camping areas or famous museums in the
city. There are only a couple of hotels, the best one is a Hilton, but
there are several high end motels and all of the hotels and motels are
very reasonably priced. There are several hundred restaurants, and
although there are no high priced restaurants there are dining
establishments like Damons on Brand Boulevard that serves aged prime
cuts of beef and provide excellant service (They just do not charge an
arm and a leg for the meal.) and restaurants like Tony Romas, the Olive
Garden and the Panda Inn, as well as numerous high end coffee shops
(Try Conrads, they have a brightly lit coffee shop area, a nice outdoor
patio and a dimly lit lounge area that will remind you of a good steak
house. You can get a filet mingon dinner for under $20.00 thats as good
as the dinners served in most high end steak houses. Additionally,
their fried chicken is as good as you can find almost anywhere and
their service is excellant.) and ethnic cuisine of almost every type.
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Joshua Tree National Park is at a biological and geological
crossroads. The park straddles the natural boundary where the high,
cool Mojave Desert and the low, hot Colorado Desert meet. The park
preserves an outstanding collection of rich desert plant life including
extensive stands of the iconic Joshua tree.
Scenically, the
park is marked by maze-like formations of tumbled monzogranite boulders
that are popular with rock climbers, making the area a worldwide
destination for climbing enthusiasts. Joshua Tree National Park is
bounded on the south by the geologically active San Andreas Fault. From
the mile-high vista at Keys View, visitors can stand on the edge of the
North American Continental Plate and look down at the Pacific
Continental Plate in the Coachella Valley below. The intricate boulder
formations on the western side of the park give way on the eastern side
to the broad expanses of the Pinto Basin.
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Just south of Monterey lies the beach city of Carmel, California also known as Carmel By The Sea. Although the city has a population of less than 5,000 people it has over 90 art galleries, numerous antique shops, 14 churches, more than 50 hotels, resorts and inns, 2 golf courses, several restaurants and outdoor cafes, over a dozen wineries and tasting Rooms and numerous souvenir and boutique shops.
Carmel which is famous for having had Clint Eastwood as mayor and has also been the residence of people like Doris Day, Upton Sinclair, Henry Miller and Jack London, is on the Monterey Penninsula and is surrounded by areas like Monterey, Big Sur, Pebble Beach, Point Lobos, Pacific Grove, Salinas And Seaside. Tour 17 Mile Drive, golf at some of the world's best golf courses, visit Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, drive down the Big Sur coast, go whale watching in Monterey Bay and see Gray, Humpback and Blue Whales, camp at one of the many beach, river or redwood country campgrounds, go scuba diving, fish the waters off the penninsula for salmon, tuna, halibut, rockcod and more or just sit around and relax.
According to the Carmel Chamber Of Commerce "Carmel has consistently been voted one of the top tourist destinations in the country and you have to see it to believe it. It is located on a breathtaking white sand beach and the quaint European style village offers romance, gourmet dining, shopping and fun." "Carmel has been a mecca for artists, writers, actors and playwrights intent on creating an intellectual and cultural oasis. Each year, visitors are drawn to the diverse festivals and events which promote and enhance the creative traditions of Carmel. The annual Carmel Art Festival, Carmel Bach Festival, and the Carmel Shake-speare Festival are just a sampling of events presented by professional artists, actors and musicians from Carmel and around the world."
For more information about the city of Carmel, California see http://carmel.usacitydirectories.com, a directory of links to city of Carmel, California guides and directories listing information, resources, services, things to do, places to go and more.
About the Author
David G. Hallstrom, Sr. is a retired private investigator and is currently the publisher of several internet directories, including http://www.usacitydirectories.com a directory of national, state, county and city guides and directories listing local guides, directories, web sites and web pages providing resources, services and information. |
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Are you planning a vacation, but can't decide where to go or what to
do? If you are, then stop worrying, vacation in sunny California.
California
has a land area of over 155,000 square miles with almost 850 miles of
coastline and beaches, 25,000,000 acres of desert, mountains, including
Mount Whitney which at 14,505 feet above sea level is the second
tallest mountain in the continental United States, numerous lakes,
rivers and creeks, forests of all types, thousands of campgrounds and
RV parks, beautiful scenery with plants and flowers of almost every
type, amusement and theme parks like Disneyland and it's companion
California Adventure Park, Knott's Berry Farm, Movieland Wax Museum,
Legoland, Sea World, Universal Studios and Magic Mountain, zoos like
the San Diego Zoo And Wild Animal Park, museums of every type, numerous
art galleries and antique shops, places of worship for every religion,
restaurants to fit every ethnic and cultural taste, motels, inns and
hotels to fit every pocketbook, from very inexpensive to extremely
luxurious, gaming casinos, nightclubs and comedy clubs, some of the
most beautiful golf courses in the world, most of which are playable
year round, some of the best wineries in the world and shopping centers
and areas with almost every type and brand of merchandise you can think
of.
Virtually year round, whether you like the climate hot, warm, cool or cold you can find a place to suite your taste.
California,
with it's huge culturally diverse population of over 37,000,000 people,
has almost every type of activity, restaurant, museum, store and hotel
you can think of and it's people speak almost every modern language
there is. Why go somewhere where you can not be understood, or you may
not like the accomodations or food or the citizens may not like you
when you can go to California and with a little bit of searching find
people who understand whatever language you speak, who serve food you
like, who know your customs and who value your patronage, in other
words a place that suits you perfectly, a place where you are wanted.
California
is such a large and diverse state that even most Californians have only
seen or done a very small percentage of what is available to see and do
there. If you vacationed in California every vacation for the next 50
years you still would not run out of things to see or do.
For more information about cities, counties and areas in the state of California see http://www.usacitydirectories.com/california.html,
a directory of links to California state, county, city and area guides
and directories listing hotels, restaurants, churches, physicians,
attorneys, information, resources, services, things to do, places to
go, art galleries, service organizations, auto dealers, nursing homes,
convalescent hospitals, antique dealers and more.
About the Author
David G. Hallstrom, Sr. is a retired private investigator and is
currently the publisher of several internet directories, including http://www.usacitydirectories.com
a directory of national, state, county and city guides and directories
listing local guides, directories, web sites and web pages providing
resources, services and information.
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Just a few short blocks from famous Old Town Pasadena, California is the urban village of Paseo Colorado, a self contained residential apartment complex and shopping mall. According to Paseo Colorado's web site paseocoloradopasadena.com this development is "One of the largest concepts of its kind in the country, Paseo Colorado is an urban village featuring a unique collection of retail stores, fine and casual dining, luxury apartment homes, and garden promenades that restore vital links to the historic core of Pasadena’s Civic Center and Old Pasadena."
"Paseo Colorado features Mediterranean architecture, heavily landscaped pedestrian promenades, courtyards, towers and terraces. The property features a variety of artistic detail from well-known and respected artists, including a fountain featuring hand-made custom-glazed ceramic tile created by artist Anne Marie Karlsen, a second fountain embellished with an Italian glass mosaic by artist Margaret Nielsen, and intricate iron grills and rails created by artist Michael Amescua." There are 391 luxury residential apartments and lofts, an upscale Gelson's Supermarket, a Macy's Department Store, over sixty five specialty and botique shops, including Coach, Ann Taylor, Tony Bahama, Hugo Boss, Bombay Company and Sam Goody, a Pacific Theatre with fourteen screens, seventeen (17) dining establishments, a fitness club, a day spa and much more.
This is an excellent place to spend time shopping and / or just relaxing. There is ample validated parking. There are plenty of places to sit and relax in the promenades, courtyards and restaurant patios, while watching people or listening to a live summer jazz concert. The shopkeepers and their employees are polite and helpful but not pushy. Everybody appears to be fairly laid back and nobody seems to be rushing you.
For more information about the city of Pasadena, California see http://pasadena.usacitydirectories.com, a directory of links to city of Pasadena, California guides and directories listing hotels, restaurants, churches, physicians, attorneys, information, resources, services, things to do, places to go, art galleries, service organizations, auto dealers, nursing homes, convalescent hospitals, antique dealers and more.
About the Author
David G. Hallstrom, Sr. is a retired private investigator and is currently the publisher of several internet directories, including http://www.usacitydirectories.com a directory of national, state, county and city guides and directories listing local guides, directories, web sites and web pages providing resources, services and information. |
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Are you looking for a vacation spot where you can relax, unwind and get rid of every day stress without dying of boredom? Why not visit Pismo Beach, California? Pismo Beach is situated on the central coast of California just about midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. You can get there by car, camper, boat, rail, bus or you can fly into San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
There are no large amusement or theme parks or crowds of people, just twenty three (23) miles of beautiful sandy uncrowded beaches and sand dunes surrounded by golf courses, wooded areas and small towns.
Accomodations are plentiful, with everything from campgrounds and RV parks, to inexpensive motels to hotels in various price ranges to luxury beachfront resorts and spas. There is no dearth of restaurants, you can find coffee shops, family restaurants, excellent seafood restaurants and fine steakhouses.
Lie on a white sand beach soaking up the sun during the day and go for long moonlit walks along the oceans edge at night. Go whale watching for gray, humpback and killer whales. View dolphins, sea otters, sea lions, pelicans and seagulls. See hugh colonies of giant elephant seals up close and personal, dig your own clams for lunch or dinner, visit one of the most spectacular Monarch Butterfly Groves in the country, spend a leisurely day fishing off the 1200 foot pier.
Want a little more activity? Play golf at one of the nearby golf courses, visit some of the nearby wineries, go for a short (under one hour) drive up the coast and take a tour of Hearst Castle, or a short (under one half hour) drive down the coast and visit Solvang, the "Danish Capital of America".
Still not enough? Take a one half or full day sport fishing trip and fish for albacore, rockcod , salmon and more. Go horse back riding through the Oceano Dunes and Beach. Take paragliding or kiteboarding lessions. Go ATV four wheeling, body boarding or surfing or take a 30 minute "flying boat" flight along the shoreline in a two seater ultra-light "flying boat".
For more information about the city of Pismo Beach, California see http://pismobeach.usacitydirectories.com, a directory of links to city of Pismo Beach, California guides and directories listing information, resources, services, things to do and places to go.
About the Author
David G. Hallstrom, Sr. is a retired private investigator and is currently the publisher of several internet directories, including http://www.usacitydirectories.com a directory of national, state, county and city guides and directories listing local guides, directories, web sites and web pages providing resources, services and information. |
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Traveling to Disney World with someone who needs an air sickness bag to
ride a carousel? Or who doesn’t find whimsy in being tossed about in a
spinning teacup? Not to fear. Disney World is actually one of the best
places for non-theme park types (yes, they do exist). |
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Is your image of Walt Disney World one of sleeping in motel-style
accommodations and dining on hamburgers as you roam the theme parks? Well, it’s
time to change that picture. Instead of a chain motel, how about an
African-style lodge or a resort with the sophisticated ambience of an exclusive
yacht club? Instead of chicken fingers, how about Potato Wrapped Florida Red
Snapper with a Creamy Leek Fondue, Basil-Crusted Rack of Lamb with a Ragout of
Spinach, Shitakes, and White Beans, or Grilled Buffalo Top Sirloin with Sweet
Potato Hazelnut Gratin and Sweet Onion Jam? No question about it, Walt Disney
World offers an abundance of amazing themed resorts and superb restaurants that
are perfect for the sophisticated traveler. Here are some of the best
experiences to indulge in while touring Mickey Mouse land:
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So you’ve finally decided to head to Walt Disney World. With so much to see
and do, it’s important to come prepared. Here are some excellent tips to make
your trip one that will be remembered for a lifetime.
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So your headed to Walt Disney World, but you only have time for a long
weekend. Although it’s certainly not the ideal way to see “The Happiest Place on
Earth”, it definitely can be done, especially if you’re willing to hit the parks
early, stay late, and be content with only catching the highlights. Even though
you’ll only be touring for 3 days, buy a 4-day Hopper Pass (unused days never
expire) in order to visit two parks on the last day. Stay on Disney property for
easy access and pre-arrange priority seating, Disney’s answer to dining
reservations, weeks before your trip by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Most importantly,
bring along a great pair of walking shoes and lots of energy. Hang on for a
whirlwind of a tour.
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So you’re headed to Walt Disney World ... but where to start? Disney offers
such a wealth of fantastic resorts, restaurants, and top-drawer entertainment
experiences it can be difficult to choose which fantasy you wish to indulge. How
best can you plan a visit in which each day comes with the finest Disney has to
offer? Here are a few tips that can make the difference between a mediocre trip
and a fantastic one:
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Is it possible for sophisticated travelers to really enjoy themselves in the
land of Mickey Mouse? Absolutely! Walt Disney World has undergone a
transformation much like that of Las Vegas, with an abundance of fantastic
themed resorts and sumptuous dining choices.
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An Epcot Illuminations Cruise — Each evening boatloads of visitors
depart from the docks of Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Disney’s Yacht Club
headed for Epcot. Their destination is a prime position under the
bridge between the United Kingdom and France for a view of the
Illuminations fireworks spectacular. Cruises are offered nightly with
your choice of either a pontoon boat seating 10 or a beautiful
reproduction of a 1930s Chris Craft accommodating 6-7 people. Although
reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance, they sometimes sell
out on the first day. Call 407-WDW-PLAY.
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I’m sure you all know about Disney World’s amazing theme parks, but are you
familiar with the myriad of fascinating activities for children offered
throughout Walt Disney World that are either complimentary or offered for a
reasonable fee to Disney resort guests? Here are some of the best:
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