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CATALINA ISLAND  

Catalina Island truly has that small-town vibe. The area of the main drag is only about a block, and the trip can become boring if you don't plan ahead.

Catalina Island is off the coast of southern California in the vicinity of Los Angeles. Following are the best hotels in this charming, romantic, beach front destination.

A review of Catalina Island off the California Coast.

Suggested itineraries for a weekend getaway on Catalina Island.

Just seventy-five minutes by ferry from Newport Beach, California, Santa Catalina Island is a world away in temperament.

A perfect packaged wedding on Catalina Island is both beautiful and affordable for most people. The island offers pristine beauty and fun activities.

Catalina Island is a wonderful getaway for many couples whether it's a honeymoon or a mini vacation from the California coast. This Valentine's Day, enjoy the private and secluded settings of the attractive hotels and resorts.

Need to take a mini-vacation? A "time out" from work? Look no further than Catalina. As summer heats up, the island offers plenty of activities to cool off and relax.

You don't necessarily have to spend money here... It's more fun, however, if you do. Be prepared to break out the wallet.

This article reviews locations near Los Angeles to escape for a romantic weekend.

A listing of ten of Catalina island's restaurants to help take the pressure off of finding a place to eat.

A guide to some of Catalina Island's festivals over the course of the year to help travellers decide when they want to go.

See the place where 90 per cent of the Western Gulls in Southern California are born. Get a taste of the "Northern Galapagos Islands." Take in all kinds of colorful plantlife and lively animal species. All this and more at Anacapa Island!

From Avalon on Catalina Island to Whale watching or Winery visits, an unbelievable number of day trip options await both residents and visitors to Huntington Beach.

Anaheim is a great place for a vacation or honeymoon. It's close to everything in LA and not far from beautiful Catalina Island. In Anaheim itself, you can visit ballgames, shows and of course, Disneyland. Or just kick back and relax.

Anacapa Island is one of the 8 Channel Islands off the coast of southern California.

A list of five fun day trips to take in and around the Long Beach California area

Huntington Beach, famous as "Surf City, USA," is a beach front getaway on the California Pacific Coast with eight miles of scenic beach front. Following are the top hotels in Huntington Beach.

Santa Monica in in the Los Angeles area of Southern California is a sultry beach front paradise on the Pacific Ocean. Santa Monica is renown for its healthy lifestyle beach front activities.

Pasadena is situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California, just 15 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena may be most famous for the Tournament of Roses, or Rose Bowl Football Tournament.

Santa Monica is a Los Angeles area seaside area with a wealth of fine restaurants. Here are some of the best eateries in this Southern California beach front town.

Laguna beach is a oceanfront destination on the Pacific coast of Southern California. Laguna is south of Los Angeles. The many points of interest in the Los Angeles area are convenient from this dramatically beautiful oceanfront setting.

Newport Beach, is an oceanside city in the Los Angeles area of southern California. The oceanfront community is a great getaway destination that is both fashionable and charming. Following are some of the top hotels in Newport Beach, California.,

Long Beach is in southern California, in the Los Angeles area. The beaches and oceanfront views make Long Beach a terrific vacation getaway destination. Following are some of the top hotels in this beach front community.

If you need extra income, love kids and fun in the California sun, summer camps can be a great seasonal job option.

Anna May Wong, a third-generation Chinese-American, managed to have a substantial acting career despite racism that prevented her from taking roles opposite Caucasian leading men

Big Bear Lake is a popular mountain getaway in Southern California. The San Bernardino Mountains and Big Bear Lake are about 100 miles northeast of Lost Angeles. Lodging in Big Bear Lake include hotels, motels, bed and breakfast inns and cabins.

Geoffrey's Malibu is California cuisine at its finest.

Balboa Pavilion is a great place to explore the waterfront! The Balboa Pavilion was built in 1905 and has improved itself tremendously since then.

Natalie Wood is my favorite movie star since childhood and I had the good fortune to see her in person from when I was a teenager.

Article about the myriad activities to participate in at Redondo Beach

A look at 10 unique and wonderful campgrounds in southern California

There is no doubt about it: My coastal craving must have begun when I was just a twinkle in my daddy's eye. As a young man, my dad was very tanned and svelte.

Vacations are a great get away. If you are looking to get away this year to vacation in southern California; you will want to check this article out.

Venice Beach, California! Looking for rentals at Venice Beach? Look no further.

Things to do, places to visit, and the wonderful sights you will see along the PCH.

Santa Monica, California is easily one of the best places on earth. Just west of Los Angeles, it makes a great base for your vacation because of the Pier, shopping and of course the beach.

If you want to check out L.A.'s Griffith Park but have only one day in which to do it, this itinerary will help you maximize your experience.

The list I put together are mammals on the endangered list... You my not think this a effaces us .... But just think about it for one minute?

Long Beach, California takes a backseat to Los Angeles, Hollywood and Disneyland, but one can easily spend a day there.

Universal Studios, "The Entertainment Capital of L.A. offers a behind the scenes look at movie making in Tinseltown, where Hollywood magic is made. The following are the top hotels convenient to Universal Studio.

The Long Beach California area is so beautiful, you will want to see as much of it as possible.

Stay only steps away from the ocean next time you come to stay in Newport Beach. Here are a list of house rentals making the top of the list.

Laguna Beach in the Los Angeles area of Southern California is a popular resort area with a choice of many fine dining restaurants with spectacular Pacific Ocean views and fine cuisine. Following are some of the best restaurants in Laguna Beach.

We have already discussed the effectiveness of live squid for yellowtail. But what do you do when there are no live squid available? Fin bait is the next best bait, mackerel, sardines and to a lesser degree, anchovies.

Millions of people each year enjoy Celebrity Cruises. Celebrity is one of the most popular cruise lines because of its amenities and its value. They offer several different cruises to Alaska. This article provides a description of some of them.

Captain Kidd's Shipwreck, Quedah Merchant, from 1699 is discovered in the Caribbean. It's in pristine condition and shows no signs of having ever been looted.

Phil Hartman Biography

When reading about the Chumash, you will learn about who they were, where they lived along the California coastline, how long they inhabited California, the religion they practiced and how they saw the world, where they are and what happened to then over time.

A first time visitor to Long Beach California that lives a rather sedentary couch-potato lifestyle might be a little intimidated, especially around the beach.

Favorites on the AC channel have acted as sounding boards, listeners and reviewers - how about yours?

The Glass Chapel high above the Palos Verdes Penninsula is an ideal place for your wedding. The Wayfarer Chapel is owned by the Swendborgian Church and is available to all faiths. The Glass Chapel or Tree Chapel was designed by Lloyd Wright.

This article reviews a few of the top neighborhoods in Los Angeles California.

With so many beautiful places to visit in Orange County, picking a hotel can be a tough job. We have compiled the best of the best and have listed their features to help in your search process.

Stan Laurel is best known for being the "lesser half" of the great comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy. Stan was the thin one who always inadvertently set up Oliver Hardy, sometimes literally, for a fall. Read on for more about Laurel's life.

City of Angels. Home of the Stars. La La Land. With its cultural enclaves, temperate weather and movie star glitz, Los Angeles is unlike any other city. From Santa Monica to Downtown and up to Hollywood, it's easy for anyone to get lost in this jungle.

Personal reflection on resorts and traveling style. Meant to be thought-provoking, sometimes humorous, and a validation for traveling on a budget, or choosing to forgo the resort experience. For people who enjoy exposing themselves to local culture.

This articles reviews several of the top neighborhoods in Orange County California.

A brief writeup about the Travel Channel's popular host, Samantha Brown.

Want to propose in the great outdoors? Here is a guide to great al fresco spots for popping the question.

Once you hook your first yellowtail You will be hooked as well! This fish is a very special fish for Southern California and Baja, Mexico anglers.

There are many ways to fish these underwater rock piles, my favorite is anchoring upcurrent of them, throwing out some chum, live and chunked sardines / anchovies and wait until the fish come up the chum slick and away from the rocks.

If you believe in the sanctify of all living things, you'll want to find out which top species are threatened for extinction. Find out ones of concern with the World Conservation Union.

This is an insight to the secret shopping industry. How to get started, what to expect, pay, etc.

Looking for a day of relaxation and fun in the sand, or even a nice place for an evening out in North County San Diego? Look no farther than the beach in Oceanside, California.

All boats are a trade off between form and function, what looks great on the showroom floor may be your worst nightmare when you try to fish from it. Now after forty years of ocean fishing here is my choice for the ultimate salt water fishing boat.

The Santa Ana winds are extremely powerful and destructive winds native to Southern California. These winds are responsible for widespread damage and destruction across the area and greatly increase the risk of fire throughout Southern California

A guide to collecting vintage fish shaped salt and pepper shakers from around the world.

i love swimming and boating. ONE day, I involuntarily merged one day's event with a different day's event and in 5 seconds, went from excited and gleeful to being a zombie.

Jed Welsh, legendary West Coast fishing expert, guide, promoter and writer, dies at 98.

Two actresses, an actor, an NFL star, a news anchor, and a popcorn magnate all died by drowning.

Calico bass are probably my favorite saltwater fish of all, they look just like a freshwater bass, can be caught on all the same lures, are strong fighters and taste great!

2007 may be remembered as the year of wildfires; but 2008 could be even worse around the world.

No matter where you go in Aruba, one will definitely encounter wildlife of all kind! What can you find underwater? Or in the sky? Or on land? Where should you go to find wildlife on Aruba? Be amazed at what you can find on this little island in the Carribean Sea!

San Andres is an exotic island getaway!

Great deals on collectible classic cars are sometimes found in the most unlikely of places.

An old fashioned gentlemen courts an young lady who is new to twist and turns of love.

This article is a review of M & S Grill is Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California is the perfect place to kayak and see nature at its best. Surfing Champion Mike Lamm took me out for my first time.

Is June 20th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?

An unforgettable trip to Hawaii by two 50 yr old kids. My fourth
cruise. Sweet cruise emplohees, fantastic food, fun, games,
and a trip to the sexiest beach that almost turned out tragic.

Whether your idea of the perfect wedding location is a historic Colonial Revival or adrift on the waters of the Gulf, you will have a memorable and stunning ceremony in Biloxi - with all of the hospitality and charm that a proper Southern bride expects!

Agoraphobia, fear of outside, [esp people] and elevator, airplane and other fears can be conquerored. It is possible that some illnesses are not illnesses at all but an interpretation of actions.

Great American food in a truly unique environment.

Sailing away to the balmy climates of the Bahamas or the Caribbean for Memorial Day this year will be your grand entrance to summer. Here are your top picks.

This article shares information on the top salad dressings on the market and the results of a survey taken to determine the favorite dressing flavors.