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You can guess the shape of Half Moon Bay from its name—a crescent-shaped piece of California coast with a nice little town in the middle. It’s more laid back than its southern counterpart, Santa Cruz, with a quiet ambiance and a rural feel. Moreover, Half Moon Bay is popular among families, outdoor enthusiasts, and locals enjoying a pleasant day’s drive. Additionally, it provides excellent opportunities for wine and food lovers.
Back in the early 1900s, the journey from Los Angeles to Big Bear Lake was an adventure in itself, a bone-jarring ride on an open-sided stagecoach, bouncing along winding mountain roads, and keeping a lookout for grizzly bears.
Death Valley is an ideal destination for camping enthusiasts. With its clear, dark skies overhead, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking canopy of stars at night. Many campgrounds feature nearby grocery stores and restaurants, making it convenient to gather supplies or enjoy a meal without venturing far from your campsite.
It’s a simple question on the surface: Exactly what time does Disneyland open and close for the day?
Spring is many people’s second-favorite time to go to Disneyland. In fact, a little more than one-fourth of GoTravelDaily readers said in a poll that they think it’s the perfect season for a Disneyland trip.
Is July a good time to go to Disneyland? That depends on your tolerance for crowds and heat, and whether July is simply the only month you can go.
In July, summer is in full swing in California. The top tourist attractions will be bustling with vacationers, and this trend will continue until September. Los Angeles is likely to be hot, while San Francisco may be colder than anticipated.
Los Angeles in July is peak tourist season. The days are long, the weather is warm (if not too warm), and the nights are perfect for staying out late. However, all the tourist attractions are crowded, and it can be challenging to find affordable hotels.
How to Plan a Weekend in Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Marina Del Rey
If you’re considering a camping adventure at Lake Tahoe, it’s essential to understand that setting up your tent right by the water isn’t allowed, although you can get quite close. Most of the campgrounds are located on the south and west sides of the lake, with various options belonging to California State Parks, the US Forest Service, and private owners. For a comprehensive view of their locations, you cancheck this Google map.
The following pages will give you an idea of what each part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area is like, with the pros and cons of staying there. Browse around and once you find an area you like, you can review lists of the best hotels in that area.
In Los Angeles, Restaurant Week is a semi-annual dining event. For two weeks every January and July, hundreds of Los Angeles-area restaurants offer fixed-price menus that allow diners to explore new choices or dine at otherwise-unaffordable places for a lower-than-normal, fixed price.
Santa Monica Beach offers a myriad of activities for visitors. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, this coastal oasis will not disappoint.
These California restaurants not only offer proximity to the ocean but also boast stunning ocean views complemented by delicious food and exceptional service.
A million or more people turn out every New Year’s Day along Pasadena’s Colorado Boulevard. Some of them camp out on the sidewalks overnight. Others get up in the wee hours to get there. They all crowd along the street to watch dozens of flower-filled floats, bands, and equestrian groups in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade.
The Santa Ynez Valley may have gained attention as the setting for the filmSideways, but it was a great place to visit long before that. Separated from the Pacific Ocean by the Santa Ynez Mountains, it’s a broad, scenic valley with a distinctively rural feel—an ideal location for a Sunday drive or a relaxing weekend. It encompasses the towns of Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Buellton, and the area along CA Hwy 154 between the San Marco Pass and US Hwy 101. For a better understanding of its geography,use these maps.
Before you start looking for a place to stay in Mendocino, you need to know which Mendocino you’re going to. Mendocino County is both a coastal and an inland region. Just north of Sonoma County, it stretches from Gualala in the south to just north of the town of Leggett. It’s also a town. Take a look at a map and read the notes below to get the lay of the land before you start searching for accommodation, or you might end up staying somewhere you didn’t really want to be.
From about 1900 into the 1940s, Monterey bustled with sardine canneries. Today, schools of tourists replace the sardines, and the industry’s misfortune is the traveler’s gain. Restaurants and hotels now occupy the spaces where crumbling factories once stood, creating a waterfront tailored for visitors.
Much like other coastal areas in California, Cayucos often experiences cloudy weather in June and July. However, post-summer leads to clearer skies, and hotel rates decrease and remain low through spring.
Two of the most scenic natural areas in northern California are Mount Shasta and nearby Shasta Lake. Mount Shasta is one of the world’s most beautiful mountains and the largest volcanic peak in the contiguous United States, standing at an impressive elevation of 14,162 feet. This towering mountain features one of the highest base-to-summit rises globally, making it a remarkable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.