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Temecula Wine Country Sampling
Temecula is Southern California's premier wine growing and tasting region. Consistently winning awards for the locally crafted boutique-style wines, the state of California has taken note by recognizing this Riverside County destination's products in state competitions.
Tourists don't just love the Temecula wine tasting, but they like all the things things that surround it such as jazz concerts at the wineries, BBQ contests, and the exciting and messy annual Grape Stomp, a must see. When you visit, be sure to shop in the historic Old Town region and tour the history ...
Bubble Gum Alley in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, Calif.--You can visit Belize to see demonstrations of how gum is made from the rubber tree plant. You can visit Wrigley Memorial dedicated to the gum magnate who once owned Catalina Island in Southern California. And when your thoroughly finished with your gum, you can make a deposit on a wall in San Luis Obispo on California's Central Coast.
Slightly disgusting but a whole lot of fun, the bubble gum wall compels visitors to stick their wad of chewing-gum-pleasure on a special spot in downtown San Luis Obispo. ...
Whale Watching in Rancho Palos Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. --Who says that whale watching season ends in March? Some would have you believe that the whales simply don't migrate during the summer months in California but we're here to tell you that's not true. Look for the blue at Point Vicente Interpretive Center, shown in the photo. This beautiful facility overlooking the Los Angeles bay is the perfect spot to see the gray whale in the winter months, and blue during the summer through October.
Take a drive along scenic coastal roads between Redondo Beach ...
Road to Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay
San Francisco, Calif.--If Alcatraz Island actually had a road leading to this desolate place in the Bay, how many prisoners might have escaped instead of face cold isolation, and sometimes death by trying to get away?
As one of San Francisco's most popular and sought out attractions, Alcatraz Island, (part of the National Parks System,) is a short boat ride from the harbor providing hours of exploring for those interested in the history of this infamous place. Many prisoners tried to escape the island but none were ever known to ...
Cowboy Jack is Back in Southern Califo...
Vista, California--COWBOY JACK is performing at John’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill in Vista. There's no cover charge--simply smooth meals and hot licks from Cowboy Jack (hankshow.com). Known for his renditions of Country Western music greats such as Willie Nelson, Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, you'll find yourself up and dancing when you hear the cowboy play. No cover charge, good quality Prime Rib, Steak, Seafood, Pasta dinners reasonably priced. Time: 7pm-10pm, Thursday, July 22 & 29 Location: 1280 E. Vista Way Suite 1-3, Vista, CA 92084. Tel: ...
Big Bear Lake Unveils New Zealand Jet ...
Are you looking for new summer thrills on the mountain? Big Bear Lake recently introduced the New Zealand style jet boat ride, an attraction that twists and spins passengers for a 30-minute thrill ride. Similar to the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland, but more exciting, a local watersports provided on the Lake discovered the attraction last year in New Zealand which is recognized as the extreme sports capital. The 12-passenger jet boat has an all aluminum body with a modified “v” bottom and Hamilton Jet Drive Unit, for ...
Adventure Travel in California To Chan...
Known as the Galapagos of California, the Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary offers rustic camping and exploring not found in too many places in California. Is it a surprise that adventure travelers trek from the midwest U.S., East Coast, and Europe just to sleep on this natural rock. With pure "pack it in-pack it out" resolve, the camping's not for everyone. Located off the coast of Central California approx. an hour and 15 minute boat ride from the Ventura and Oxnard harbor, day trips take visitors to ...
