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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

I may not be very athletic, but I do love to go camping. I lived in Southern California for years, and this is my personal list of 5 favorite places to go camping, and 5 places not to go camping, in Southern California.

Southern California offers many good experiences, but here is an insider's guide offering pointers on how to turn those good experiences into the best experiences.

An article that discusses the water park options available to those living in and visiting Southern California (including the Los Angeles and San Diego areas)

California wildfire season has hit with a vengeance in Southern California. Fires are currently in 7 different counties with cities such as Malibu, Castaic, San Diego, Ramona and threatened with high winds and blazing firestorms.

This article looks at five awesome rental properties in Southern California.

Internet and hotline information for victims of the Southern California fires or those who wish to donate or help victims of the fires.

Over 500 homes were evacuated on Sunday, as a major brush fire destroyed over 2000 acres in the hills of Orange, California. This is approximately 35 miles southwest of Los Angeles, CA.

An annual tradition in the City of Huntington Beach, California, (also known as Surf City) is the Fourth of July parade. A trip to the Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade and Festival provides an inexpensive get-away for fun, camaraderie, patriotism, sun and sand.

Having lived in California all my life, I have a great deal of experience with the fire season that inevitably interrupts our lives every few years. Four years ago, it almost ruined my wedding.

Rich, ritzy and glamorous, Beverly Hills, California is not only famous for its people and celebrity watching, shopping and fine restaurants and expensive stores and boutiques, but is one very nice place to live and work!

Three talented authors tackle the fascinating and frustrating puzzle of the California conundrum in new books.

A short piece on five of the best water parks in Southern California. Water parks that are mentioned include Six Flags, Raging Waters, Wild Rivers, The Ravine, and Mustang Waterslides.

Want to take your family out for a day of fun in the sun but don't want to spend those Goofy prices? Check out these affordable Southern California theme parks!

If you live in Southern California, you no doubt either have to be a surfer or know someone who is. California and surfing go hand in hand like spaghetti and meatballs.

A guide to five of the best Southern California Beaches.

Families traveling to Southern California will find an amazing variety of activities available. Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Sea World and Universal Studios each offer their own unique twist on family fun.

Santa Monica Pier has been a highly popular attraction in Southern California since 1909. Stay at ocean front hotels near Santa Monica Pier and enjoy being just steps away from all the fun at this historic beachfront playground.

Southern California is well known for its many beautiful beaches, and summer is still the best time to visit them.

Here are some of the best beach campgrounds in Southern California.

As a fire burns in southern California, residents of Sierra Madre are forced to evacuate their home to safety as firefighters struggle to put out the flames.

Southern California has some of the best Beach Campgrounds to be found anywhere.

Highlights of the 5 Southern California Theme Parks.

If you visit Southern California during the summer, cool yourself in the refreshing waters of many of its Water Amusement Parks. Here is information about 5 of those parks you and your family can have plenty of fun.

Southern California has some of the best water park in the United States, and I will tell you why.

If you are tired of staying in hotels while on vacation, check out these luxurious beach homes in Southern California.

For prospective students and their families planning a trip to visit the University of Southern California (USC), here are my top five hotels located near USC.

If you're planning a trip to a Southern California theme park there are a few things you should consider before setting out.

Pet Events This Halloween Season In Southern California

Concern that smoking and second hand smoke cause a number of illnesses had made several cities in southern California create ordinances against public smoking.

Though many young hopefuls head to Hollywood in search of fame, southern California is a vast and offers many exciting options. The author of this article moved there from central Florida in May 2006 and would like to share all the details with you.

According to the Associated Press, a extremely fast moving ground fire burned over 2,500 acres of national forest land near Los Padres National Forest in Southern California.

Best Mexican restaurant dishes in Southern California

Ticks find the environment in southern California perfect habitat.

A guide to some great Southern California underage music venues.

The Assistance League of Southern California runs Treasures and Things as a way to raise money for their non profit group. They provide daycare, pre-school, and kindergarten to low income families.

This article reviews Mountain High Ski Resort, the number one, most popular resort in Southern California where people come to ski, snowboard, party and have fun in the winter.

These days, there's an increrasing number of restaurants for Southern California raw foodists to choose from, but beware - not all raw food eateries are created equal. I spotlight the best of the best.

Southern California welcomes back the toughest sport on dirt when the Professional Bull Riders tour comes to the Honda Center over a three-day stretch this February for the Anaheim Classic.

With summer fun just around the corner, where can we go in Southern California for this feeling of belonging? What about that Beautiful Downtown Burbank Johnnie Carson used to joke about.

This article will discuss activities that may interest you in Southern California in the summertime.

Approximately 11:00 a. m. today; July 29, 2008, Southern California was shook by a 5.4 earth quake.

Raging brush fires continue to spread across Southern California.

Not enough people are helping the victims of the wildfires in southern California because they believe the victims are wealthy. This simply isn't true and here's how the American Red Cross says you can help.

Celebrate this Christmas season by going to a Southern California Christmas event.

This is an article on the zip codes people in Southern California use to define themselves and others. When a new area code is made, some major class shifting tends to occur.

If you want to go to Halloween events in Southern California, here are 5 you'll want to check out.

Trying to find something to do in Southern California without breaking the bank? Here are 6 attractions you can visit and days you can plan without hitting the hundred dollar mark.

Looking for some fun outdoor activity to get you away from the same old Labor Day Activities, then try one of these Southern California Rock Climbing Hot Spots.

There are Africanized killer bees in southern California, so what can you do if you encounter a swarm of killer bees?

A list and review of some of the best reptile stores in southern California!

Visiting these Southern California amusement parks can be a wonderful experience or it can be down right stressful but with time saving tricks, cheap alternatives and secret strategies that will be shared in this article.

For those interested in joining a Southern California competitive cheer squad, there's no shortage of available gyms and teams!

Ten roses that do well in Southern California gardens.

Ojai in southern California is so beautiful that when Hollywood filmmaker Frank Capra filmed Shangri-La for the movie "Lost Horizons," he chose Ojai.

A guide to fishing off the coast of Southern California.

This article gives readers information on ten of the best wineries located in Southern California.

There's lots of "boo-tiful" things to do on and around Oct. 31 in Southern California

Even though Southern California does not get snow, one can still enjoy cutting their own Christmas tree at one of these three farms.

Overview of several classic Southern California Wineries.

There are many excellent wineries in the Southern California area producing a wide variety of fine wines.

There is a vibrant wine community thriving in Southern California from Los Angeles to San Diego, where rolling hills and sandy beaches are all just a short drive away.

This article will explore ten different wine tasting bars in Southern California. Wine connoisseurs, get your taste buds ready!

If you live in Southern California and enjoy running 4x4 trails, I highly recommend the Cleghorn Road Trail. Located off the I-15 at the Cleghorn Road off-ramp just past Devore, it is a rather conveniently located trail for many off-road enthusiasts.

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.

A list of 10 wine tasting bars in Southern California and websites are included in the description.

Kampgrounds of America (KOA) operates more than 450 KOA campgrounds in North America, 30 of which are located in California! Read on to find an overview of the 5 best KOA campground and camping sites as well as RV parks in Southern California.

A look at 10 unique and wonderful campgrounds in southern California

There is only one KOA Kampground in Southern California that I would personally like to visit.

A review of several of the top KOA Sites in Southern California.

Due to the annual visit of 2 RVs filled with family from Florida each year our family has it's own special and favorite Campground choices.

A detailed list of 10 of the top campgrounds in Southern California.

Southern California has great KOA sites but they don't all offer the same things so choose wisely with your choice of campground to stay at.

Here are the top campgrounds located in the southern California area.

As Southern California's smallest county, Orange County still has a lot to see and do at a fraction of the cost of most theme parks.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, completed in 1963, is one of Southern California's most popular attractions. A 15-minute tram ride takes passengers from the desert floor to the upper heights of the San Jacinto Mountains.

Southern California's fire season runs from July through October and sometimes much later. It has been determined that 2008's fire season will be much worse than in other years.

Vacation beach house rentals are part of the latest trend in travel shopping. Privately owned two, three, or four bedroom fully furnished homes are being made available to travelers to rent by the day, week, or month at very reasonable prices...

Oak trees in the back country of eastern San Diego County are under attack by a beetle presumed to be relatively new to California and not previously connected to the deaths of these types of trees in this area.

Halloween is a fun time for kids, and these events provide a safe and fun outing for the entire family.

Southern California's second-highest mountain, Mt. San Jacinto, offers a view that is unmatched and worth the scramble to its summit

"This is the first in a series of resources Bank of America will provide to help Southern Californians during this time of need."

Every day is a good day in California. Excellent mountain ski resorts, desert resorts, beaches and Disneyland. Winter is just another perfect season in California.

This article reviews the Big Bear Ski Resorts in Big Bear, California.

A few weeks after Canadian experts warned of a potentially deadly quake, one California expert is standing up to say that the southwest should brace for a shaking of its own.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a new 24-story dam to be built in Cleveland National Forest, an island of nature in the middle of Southern California's suburban maze of subdivisions.

Going grocery shopping and reading the colorful cartons pays off! So does possible pre-purchasing theme park tickets online.

RVing is fast becoming one of the more popular ways to take a vacation.

RVs are a great way to take a vacation. They offer personal space that is completely customized to the needs of the owner, with a bathroom and shower, kitchen, and storage....

If you are planning on being in the Los Angeles area this summer, I would highly recommend that you take the time to travel Route 66 and visit this part of history.

Where to look online and off-line for tickets for the theme parks that cost less, sometimes, much less than the usual ticket price.

USC is ranked 3rd in the Associated Press Preseason poll.

Despite the best intentions, theme parks can be a drain on both your pocketbook and your patience. A little careful planning, however, can alleviate these drawbacks and have you and your family going home with a smile and memories to share for years to come.

10 ways to make your experience at a theme park a better one by saving money and maximizing fun.

Save money, time, energy, and sanity.

There is a great dog park located in the city Orange that provides a safe and fun environment for you and your dog to enjoy!

RV parks can be as different from one another as hotels are. Some are big, some are small. Some RV parks do not have a lot of amenities and some are like resorts.