November 10th, 2008 — California Academy of Sciences San Francisco from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Now open in San Francisco’s Golden Gate park the California Academy of Sciences has an aquarium, planetarium and a rain forest. The building design, which features a living roof, blends into the Golden Gate Park and make nature a part of the building?…
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- Captain Perry's Halibut Catch, Berkeley Flats Captain Perry says, "I remember that the weather was perfect that morning. We were up at the Berkeley Flats and in addition to these two beauties, we caught several good size fish and a bunch of 'shakers.' We couldn't get our bait in the water fast enough. Can't beat......
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November 7th, 2008 — California Lighthouse from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Point Arena Lighthouse was destroyed by an earthquake in 1906 and then rebuilt in 1908, Point Arena Lighthouse is 115 feet and one of the tallest lighthouses in the U.S. Guided tours of the light station as well as self guided tours of the grounds are…
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November 5th, 2008 — SF Mom Map from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Proposition 1A has has been passed by the voters of California. Passage of the proposition will start funding construction of a high-speed rail line between the Transbay Terminal in San Francisco and Los Angeles Union Station. The trip would take about…
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November 4th, 2008 — SF Mom Map from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Starbucks is giving away a free “tall” 12-ounce cup of coffee to anyone who votes.Krispy Kreme giving away star-shaped doughnuts.Ben & Jerry’s is offering free scoops of its ice cream Tuesday.Just in case these free offers break any election laws there…
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November 3rd, 2008 — Lompoc from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Lompoc is known for it’s beautiful flower fields, and the local Air Force Base, Vandenberg AFB. Located through out the city are many colorful murals. Lompoc’s first mural was of the “Flower Industry” painted in 1990 by Santa Monica artist, Art Mor…
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October 31st, 2008 — Jeep Tours from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Located in Palm Springs California Desert Adventures offers jeep tours to their 1,000acre private preserve located right on the San Andreas Fault. Visit a beautiful natural palm oasis and recreated Cahuilla Indian Village and participate in an active a…
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October 27th, 2008 — Airship Ventures from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Airship Ventures Inc.’s zeppelin airships will start flying scheduled flights starting Friday 10-31-08. Riders will be treated to a bird’s-eye view of Napa and Sonoma wine country, the Big Sur coastline, San Francisco and other parts of the Bay Area. T…
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October 24th, 2008 — Yosemite Valley from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Yosemite Valley Tunnel View just recieved a $3 million make over. One of the most popular vistas in the park has undergone some changes that should make tourists happy. Six view-blocking trees have been removed and a separate spot for scenic viewing wa…
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October 23rd, 2008 — Nevada City California from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
The entire downtown district of Nevada City is an national historic landmark. Visitors enjoy shops, boutiques, galleries and museums located in the historic wood and brick buildings. Things to see in Nevada City:Nevada Theatre (California Historical La…
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October 22nd, 2008 — Wheels and Rotors Expo, Wings from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
The Last weekend in October Los Alamitos Air Base opens it’s gates to the general public for the Annual Wings, Wheels and Rotors Expo. Various civilian, public safety and military helicopters including the media aircraft seen daily in the skies around …
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October 21st, 2008 — Beaches, Leo Carillo State Park from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Leo Carrillo State Park is where the beginning of “Grease” was filmed and is one of the most picturesque spots along the Malibu coast. The beach has tide pools and sea caves for exploring plus two sandy beaches for sunbathing or swimming. Inland there…
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October 19th, 2008 — Malibu Beach from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Neptune’s Net restaurant has been serving diners fresh sea food along Pacific Coast Highway since 1958. The most popular dish here is fish and chips washed down with beer. Weekends the place fills up with bikers with the crowd evenly split between Har…
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- Bayshore Marina, Newport Beach, CA Phone: 949.721.0111 Marine Stand By Channel? The marina can be reached by phone only at this point in time. Average Water Depth? Not available, please contact marina management for more information. Is there a pumpout station? Yes, the marina does offer this service. Is there a fuel dock? The dock......
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October 17th, 2008 — Death Valley from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
The Eureka Mine was owned and worked by Pete Aguereberry in the early 1900s. The rumor is that the mine is haunted by a grisly ol’ “prospector”. During its peak gold ore assayed as high $500 a ton. Today there are a few dilapidated buildings perched o…
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October 14th, 2008 — Lost Coast Lighthouse from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Lost Coast Lighthouse (Punta Gorda Lighthouse) is located along the most unspoiled stretch of wilderness on the California coastline. No major road approaches the ocean here for over 70 miles, while relics such as the former lighthouse on Cape Mendocin…
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October 13th, 2008 — Laguna Beach from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Laguna Beach is one of the most scenic places along the Southern California coast. Summer can be quite busy with visitors from all over the world. During the off season Laguna is for locals and savvy travelers who have found out the weather is almost …
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October 10th, 2008 — Discount Tickets from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Save 20 dollars a ticket on your next trip to Magic Mountain in Valencia. No other amusement parks come close to having as many roller coaster rides. Magic Mountain has recently added new attractions for younger kids and is making the park more kid fri…
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October 8th, 2008 — Montana De Oro State Park from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Montana De Oro State Park is located about six miles southwest of Morro bay and seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road. There are several trails popular with mountain bikers but most visitors end up at Spooner,s Cove, across from the campground. …
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October 6th, 2008 — Balboa Park - San Diego from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
ONLINE SPECIAL 2nd Day Free - Exclusive Limited Time Offer! Take advantage of a special Limited Time Offer on the 1-Day Best Value Admission and get a 2nd Day Free! Includes Park admission, the Journey Into Africa tour, Conservation Carousel ride, all…
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- Rim Nordic Ski Area, Running Springs, CA Rim Nordic Ski Area is located in: Running Springs, CA Phone: 909-867-2600 Website: http://www.rimnordic.com/ About the Resort: This is actually a part of a group of resorts and they offer some great deals between them all. If you are serious about cross country skiing, this is a great place to......
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October 5th, 2008 — Borrego Springs from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
During the summer Borrego Springs California is one of the hottest places in the United States. Temperatures usually are well over 100 degrees day after day. Fall and winter are the best time to visit when things cool down into the seventy degree rang…
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October 3rd, 2008 — San Diego from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Visiting San Diego and looking for a unique way to see the cities attractions then try San Diego’s only amphibious Sea and Land Adventure. The tour departs from Seaport Village and heads down Harbor Island Drive to Shelter Island, where you splash in…
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October 1st, 2008 — Museums Free-For-All from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Extra money is getting harder to find these days but this weekend, Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 2008, 24 Southern California Museums are opening their doors and offering free admission.Museums Free-For-All Participating Museums:Armory Ce…
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- Military Helmets Collectibles -> Militaria Collecting military helmets is an interesting hobby, and one usually enjoyed by military history or war history buffs. The huge variety of helmets available makes it a colorful hobby and one that’s difficult to get bored with. And the affordability of many antique military helmets makes it......
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October 1st, 2008 — Amusement Parks from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Save $17.00 dollars on adult tickets to Legoland California. Legoland is California’s best family attraction and this Exclusive Limited Time Offer will save a family of four almost fifty dollars. Buy your tickets today and use them any time up until De…
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September 30th, 2008 — Beaches from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Most visitors turn inland and take the bus up to Hearst Castle but just across coast is highway William R. Hearst Memorial State Beach. If you bring along a lunch there are plenty of picnic tables to sit at and enjoy the view. With a little more time y…
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September 27th, 2008 — Museums from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
The Egyptian Museum & Planetarium has the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the western United States. No need to travel all the way to Egypt, just take a trip to Rosicrucian Park in San Jose California. Inside the museum you wil…
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September 25th, 2008 — California Beaches from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
The most unique feature about Seacliff State Beach is the 500-foot-long pier that connects to the old cement ship Palo Alto. The beach and pier sit in a corner of Monterey Bay known as Soquel Cove. The pier is popular for fishing and the wide sandy bea…
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September 24th, 2008 — Oktoberfest California from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
The Oktoberfest is a festival held each year in Germany during late September through early October. Visitors eat huge amounts of food and drink traditional German beers. California also has it’s share of Oktoberfest events, although not as big as the …
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September 23rd, 2008 — Central Coast from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
In 2000 Avila Beach had a major renovation after the town was nearly destroyed by a huge oil spill. New construction includes a boardwalk and beachfront park. The pier remains the same and is a favorite location for fishing. The primary fish here is wh…
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September 20th, 2008 — Disneyland Resort from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Disneyland and California Adventure in Anaheim, starting January 1, 2009, will let you in free on your Birthday. Considering that admission to the parks is now almost seventy dollars for adults this is quite a big savings. If your planning a vacation t…
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September 18th, 2008 — San Francisco from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
The Cannery at Del Monte Square is one of San Francisco’s most treasured places. Located at the foot of Columbus Street overlooking San Francisco Bay, and originally built in 1907, The Cannery was once the largest peach cannery in the world. Today, The…
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September 16th, 2008 — California Festivals from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
The California Avocado Festival is home to the world’s largest vat of guacamole. Visitors can taste avocado food dishes including avocado ice cream. Thousands of people attend the three-day festival each year which takes place during the first weekend …
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September 15th, 2008 — San Diego from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Coronado, CA -When the Hotel del Coronado first opened its doors in 1888, the United States of America looked far different than it does today. At that time, California was separated from the rest of the country by vast unsettled territories.The 1848 …
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September 12th, 2008 — Inland Empire from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
For over a century Oak Glen’s acres upon acres of apple orchards, with their delectable combinations of unique and heirloom varieties, have brought generation after generation of visitors back. Whether they come for the orchards (several offering u-pic…
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September 11th, 2008 — SF Mom Map from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Looking for a fun but messy way to enjoy this weekend in the Los Angeles area then this one-of-a-kind BBQ extravaganza is for you. The Los Angeles BBQ festival features the best BBQ pit masters from around the country, a beer garden, and live entertai…
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September 10th, 2008 — SF Mom Map from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Memories of summer vacation are fading fast as kids return to school and parents scramble to get everything organized. Each year it gets more expensive to outfit your child for school. The price of everything just keeps going up and up. A great way to …
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September 9th, 2008 — Hot Springs from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Located about 100 miles from San Diego along County Route S-2 you will find this secluded hot springs and campground. The Kumeyaay Indians were some of the first visitors to the springs at what is now call Agua Caliente (”hot water” in Spanish.) Spani…
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September 7th, 2008 — Farms from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Located along interstate 15 in Temescal Canyon Tom’s farm has been selling fresh produce since 1974. Over the years the place has grown into a family destination with kids rides and attractions. While not really a farm (nothing is grown here) Tom’s is…
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September 6th, 2008 — Orange County from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
The Ocean Institute is celebrating its 24th year hosting the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival, the largest annual gathering of tall ships on the West Coast. The festival will feature a spectacular array of family-fun activities including live music, art & …
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September 5th, 2008 — SF Mom Map from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Another hearing is coming in the on going battle to save the world famous Trestles surfing beach from the effects of building a toll road. It’s up to everyone to do their part and help save this valuable Southern California beach.The Department of Comm…
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September 4th, 2008 — lake tahoe from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in the United States with half of it’s deep blue water in California and the other half in Nevada. About two-thirds of the shoreline is in California which is also the most developed area of Lake Tahoe. Winter is s…
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- Florence Lake Florence Lake Florence Lake is located near: Clovis, CA Phone: 1-877-444-6777 About the Lake: Florence Lake was built in the early 1900's as part of a hydroelectric project. Nearby Huntington Lake was also constructed for this purpose. Today, both lakes are popular destinations for boaters that are looking......
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September 3rd, 2008 — San Francisco from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Originally established as a coastal fortification in the 1860s, the Fort Mason district is on 1,120 acres with forty-five historic buildings. Fort Mason is located between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge on San Francisco Bay, in San Franc…
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- Blue Angels Arrive in San Francisco for Fleet Week The time has come again for Fleet Week in the little town of San Francisco, and the spectators and residents should wear their ear plugs and have binoculars at the ready. The sights will be amazing, as the Blue Angels will be flying for four consecutive afternoons. Thursday and Friday......
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September 1st, 2008 — Palm Springs from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Located a short 15 to 20 minutes from the Palm Springs airport, off the beaten track, Miracle Springs is well worth the visit. By tapping into springs that lie on either side of an earthquake fault, the resort provides a scenic series of 8 pools that …
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August 29th, 2008 — Orange International Street Fair from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
This weekend you can taste food from all over the world at the 36th Annual Orange International Street. Every Labor Day weekend for the past three decades, the Orange International Street Fair (OISF) in downtown Orange has been the place where friends,…
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August 29th, 2008 — SF Mom Map from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
If you have a web site or are thinking creating a web site one of the toughest choices is where to host. A good web hosting company can make or break a web site. You want fast load times and as much up time as possible. Pricing is a factor to consider …
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August 29th, 2008 — San Onofre State Beach from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
A California judge has ruled that state park officials can only cite sunbathers and swimmers if a member of the public complains. Nudist have aways been tolerated on a secluding section of San Onofre State Beach near trail number six. After complaints…
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August 29th, 2008 — Labor Day Weekend from Trippen @ California Destination Guide - Things to Do
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and it’s the last chance to get out enjoy Southern California before school starts. If you live in So Cal you are never far from an attraction interesting destinations. Check out these great places to visit …
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- Fishing Oyster Point This morning I went fishing in the bay for the first time. I was targeting California Halibut off Oyster Point in the San Francisco Bay. I