Southern California
Los Angeles, Southern California's Soul
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When visiting Los Angeles, California, do you ever get the feeling it was made in Mexico? Sometimes when you look down to the paved ground, the manhole covers actually say, "City of LA Made in Mexico". It simply is a matter of fact, as shown in the photograph of one such manhole cover in San Pedro, a region of the City of Los Angeles.
Why would LA be made in Mexico? Los Angeles has quickly become the largest city population in the United States of Mexicans. The Mexican population is ...
Orange County, Beaches & Beaches–...
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San Luis Obispo, Calif.--You can visit Belize to see demonstrations of how gum is made from the rubber tree plant. You can visit Wrigley Memorial dedicated to the gum magnate who once owned Catalina Island in Southern California. And when you're thoroughly finished with your gum, you can make a deposit on a wall in San Luis Obispo on California's Central Coast.
Slightly disgusting but a whole lot of fun, the bubble gum wall compels visitors to stick their wad of chewing-gum-pleasure on a special spot in downtown San ...
San Diego Vacations, Beach & Bay
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Gilroy sounds like just another name and maybe another place. By all accounts when you zip past this city situated along Interstate Highway 101 in northern California south of Silicon Valley, it could be that. There's nothing particularly noteworthy from the freeway to compel travelers to stop. There are some chain restaurants, chain hotels and shops. That is primarly what gets people to take note of Gilroy for the first pass.
Gilroy, Calif. could just be another road stop if it weren't for that smell. What is ...
Palm Desert Oasis of Beauty & Grace ...
San Francisco, Calif.--If Alcatraz Island actually had a road leading to this desolate place in the Bay, how many prisoners might have escaped instead of face cold isolation, and sometimes death by trying to get away?
As one of San Francisco's most popular and sought out attractions, Alcatraz Island, (part of the National Parks System,) is a short boat ride from the harbor providing hours of exploring for those interested in the history of this infamous place. Many prisoners tried to escape the island but none were ever ...
Mountain Resorts, Forests, Ski, Snow!
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Seal Beach Pier is one of around 100 public California piers along the California coast. One of the state's unique coastal destinations, Seal Beach in Orange County is located in Southern California region of the state. You can't help but fall in love with the city of around 30,000 residents. The tree-lined Main Street is filled with quirky shops, restaurants and this spectacular pier, a wooden planked structure where people stroll, fish for local sea catch (perch, corbina, etc.) and dine at Ruby's Cafe.
Seal Beach Pier ...
Wine Country & Casinos, Temecula...
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TEMECULA, Calif.--Celebrate hot summer nights in Southern California's wine country. One of the most pleasurable places to sip, savor, and escape is at Tesoro, where the living is easy. Here are some events that are happening in August 2010!
Fri Aug 13 Hot Summer Nights - Swift Pony at Tesoro Winery 7-10 p.m. (one drink min. pp on the patio)
Fri Aug 20 Hot Summer Nights - Kenny Marquez at Tesoro Winery 7-10 p.m. (one drink min. pp on the patio)
Fri Aug 27 Hot Summer Nights - Valley Winds ...
Theme Parks,Disneyland, Universal...
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Ojai, Calif.--“Night at the Iguana” in Ojai sounds likes some exotic and enchanting escape, and it is! Named for the film adaptation of Tennessee William’s play starring Richard Burton, the “Night at the Iguana”, there's a special place in Southern California that holds romance near & dear to its heart. Iguana Inns of Ojai is offering deluxe accommodations for a two-night stay at either the Blue or Emerald Iguana Inn, complimentary continental breakfast, welcome chocolates and wine, one-hour body massages for two in-room, and a voucher valued at $50 ...
