Palm Springs, home of the popular Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, is only a couple of hours from Los Angeles or…
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California Tours Worth Taking
Some tours are well worth taking. In California, today's tours are not just for tourists. The options are endless: Bay cruises, food tours, wine tasting, biking and hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, hot air balloon rides, bus tours, and some with crazy themes. Here are the ones I recommend, plus my roundups of special offers available from trusted sources.
Catalina Island: Ferry Deals for Day Trippers
Catalina Island, California: Ferry Discounts, Activities, Tours, Hotels Skip down for: Catalina Ferry Discounts | Popular Activities and Tours | Hotel Offers My husband…
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Point Reyes: Play, Eat & Stay a Stone’s Throw Away (from SF)
Point Reyes National Seashore, in West Marin County, California, provides San Francisco Bay area hikers, bicyclers, and horseback riders with some of the best views around: waves crashing against rocky headlands, fern-laden canyons, open grasslands, lush hillsides, and shaded forests …
Exploring the 7 Caves by Kayak, La Jolla
Even though we only go kayaking occasionally, my favorite place is in La Jolla, CA, whenever we head down to…
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Cruising the San Francisco Bay (choose your own adventure)
Tired of walking the hilly streets of San Francisco? Head for the water. Some of the best sights can be seen from aboard a Bay cruise. This is a great date idea (especially when you can get a deal on cruise tickets), and it’s also perfect if you just want to kick back and let someone else do all the work …
San Francisco Mission District Food Tours & Tips
Savoring the Mission District’s Culinary Delights You’ll find many fine places to eat in San Francisco, but nothing compares to the…
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