California Travel Tips
California Priceless
Published on: December 21, 2014
For last minute holiday shoppers who are just stumped and possibly even a little disheartened by the crass commercialism of contemporary Christmas gift giving, there are many presents that help special causes while offering benefit to recipients. Priceless experiences such as seeing the world’s biggest trees or experiencing Catalina Island can only be had in California. Passes to state parks, national parks, local beaches, museums, access to buses and public transportation, nonprofit organizations that produce concerts, plays and performing arts, all go a long way in providing entertainment, education and exposure to the great outdoors. Such gifts in the right hands can change lives.
CALIFORNIA PRICELESS
- California State Parks gifts $5-200. Annual parking and admission passes to parks, t-shirts, ball caps, key chains, souvenir California poppy tote bags, travel and history books, DVDs and more at the state parks online store, store.parks.ca.gov
- National Park Service Annual Pass $80. Although National Parks touts most of the parks are free, the best ones in California charge a fee. Yosemite NP, Sequoia Kings Canyon NP, Joshua Tree NP and Cabrillo National Monument are among those that charge. See nps.gov
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Membership $75. Get unlimited admission to the Aquarium for a year, express entry through Member Entrance, 10% discount in store, and exclusive invitations to events. Regular admission is $39.95. montereybayaquarium.org
- Catalina Express Gift Card $100. Get free upgrade on your trip to the Islands with purchase by Jan. 4, 2015. See shop.catalinaexpress.com
- The Tech Museum of Innovation Membership $40. Free admission to galleries for one year. thetech.org
- LA Phil Gift Cards $20 or more. Purchase gifts in the store, buy concert tickets and more, at laphilstore.com
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