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Planes of Fame Air Museum Day Trip

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Planes of Fame Air Museum is in Chino, California, at Chino Municipal Airport. Visitors can explore a vast collection of military aircraft and memorabilia, including beautifully restored and rare planes.See the world's first all-metal monoplane (the Boeing P-26) and the only surviving … [Read more...]

Bryan Preserve Mendocino County Day Trip

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Bryan Preserve Mendocino CountyWhen you think of California's North Coast, what comes to mind? Towering redwood trees? Desolate beaches? Zebras? Yes, zebras! The Bryan Preserve, located in Point Arena in Southern Mendocino County, is a wildlife preserve with two zebra species and several … [Read more...]

Exploring the Ruins of Limekiln State Park

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Limekiln State Park, situated in Big Sur, boasts a 100-foot waterfall, Redwood trees, and miles of rocky coast. Camping and hiking are popular here.The most prominent features at the park are Limekiln Creek's 100-foot waterfall and ruins of stone furnaces that were used to produce lime in the … [Read more...]

Day Trip to Santa Ynez, California

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The town of Santa Ynez, founded in 1882, is about 40 miles north of Santa Barbara, California. It was once a bustling center of commerce with saloons, blacksmith shops, and stores. Although the Southern Pacific Railroad bypassed Santa Ynez, it remains an urban center for the region, with plenty of … [Read more...]

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, with its headlands, coves, and rolling meadows, is 4 miles south of Carmel along historic Cabrillo Highway 1.The reserve boasts one of the best underwater habitats globally, which provides Scuba divers a world-class experience as they swim among seals, sea … [Read more...]

Santa Ynez Valley Day Trip Points of Interest

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Set among the stunning Santa Ynez Mountains to the south and the San Rafael Mountains to the north; the Santa Ynez Valley consists of six unique and diverse communities that make up the Santa Barbara wine country.The Santa Ynez Valley is widely recognized for its world-class wineries and tasting … [Read more...]

Mendocino County Day Trips Things to Do

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Mendocino is a city and county in Northern California. Its majestic redwood forests and rugged north coast beaches make it an excellent destination for a day trip, weekend getaway, or more extended vacation.The town of Mendocino was established in 1850. It has a unique location as the town's … [Read more...]

Avenue of the Giants Humboldt Redwoods

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Avenue of the Giants is a 31-mile drive through the Humboldt Redwoods. The densest and most iconic redwood forest in the world, encompassing over 50,000 acres, with 17,000 acres of ancient coastal redwoods. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is in the heart of the Avenue of the Giants.Humboldt … [Read more...]

Korean Bell of Friendship San Pedro

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The Korean Bell of Friendship rings only five times a year: on New Year's Eve, Korean American Day (January 13), the Fourth of July, Korean Liberation Day (August 15), and every September during Constitution Week.On September 11, 2002, the bell rang to commemorate the first anniversary of the … [Read more...]

Day Trip To San Diego Mission Basilica De Alcalá

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The San Diego Mission Basilica De Alcalá is the first California Mission constructed along the West Coast and is known for its rich historical significance. Furthermore, the mission is essential and lively in the San Diego community.San Diego de Alcalá was founded in 1769 by Father Junípero … [Read more...]

The Outlets at Barstow Factory Stores

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Outlets at Barstow are a popular stop for travelers between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. There are now over 30 stores at this discount shopping center, previously named Tanger Outlet Mall: a small onsite food court and several nearby fast-food restaurants, including In-N-Out Burger.There are more … [Read more...]

California Camping Reservations

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Reserve California Camping Reservations You must use Reserve California's website to reserve a camping spot at California State Parks. The reservation system offers just over 13,000 campsites, with the most popular along the beach.Beach and coastal sites are challenging to secure. Campers can … [Read more...]

California North Coast Day Trips

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The California North Coast has everything any traveler could want; stunning natural beauty, fabulous beaches, ancient redwood forests, historical landmarks, and possibly the best wine country in North America.One of the most significant advantages of traveling in NorCal is its easy access to … [Read more...]

Sonoma County Day Trips Things to Do

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Sonoma County Day Trip Ideas Located northwest of San Francisco, Sonoma County is widely recognized for its vineyards and wineries, making it the largest wine producer in California. While wine tasting is a popular activity for visitors, there are also numerous other attractions in Sonoma … [Read more...]