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Home Tag Archives: Southern California

Tag Archives: Southern California

Mark Herold – Napa’s Absolute

By Richard Carroll
in :  Travel USA

Encircled by miles of neatly planted vines that seem to stretch to the horizon, a large realm of the senses is overwhelming while lingering in Napa’s historic Bennett Vineyard with legendary winemaker Mark Herold.

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The Incredible Chinese Gardens at Huntington Library

By Greg Aragon
in :  Travel USA
Chinese Gardens at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

If you are looking for a beautiful and relaxing outdoor getaway for the day, the new Chinese Gardens at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens are a spectacular sight to behold. Reopened to the public this summer, the Liu Fang Yuan, or Garden of Flowing Fragrance, is one of the largest classical-style Chinese gardens in the world.

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Food, Wine and Luxurious Villas at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

By Greg Aragon
in :  Travel USA
outdoor terrace dining

I’ve stayed in lots of luxurious and unique hotel rooms around Southern California, but I’ve never stayed in one that sits amongst lush vineyards. That is until this past weekend when I experienced South Coast Winery Resort & Spa.

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Meandering Around Marina Del Rey

By Greg Aragon
in :  Travel USA
Marina del Rey

It may be tough to travel these days, but it is not impossible. There are lots of fun places open for business and with a little research and planning, you can still have a great getaway away from home.

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Independence Day in Southern California

By Ed Boitano
in :  Travel USA
fireworks outside the Lancaster Soccer Center

Trust you all had a safe and happy 4th of July celebration. My wife and I had planned a day of fun at Malibu’s Zuma Beach, but found it was closed along with all other L.A. County beaches. Not a problem, we understand the theme of taking a couple steps backwards in a united front to defeat the deadly C-19 that has been savaging our nation.

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A Tasty Buffet, a Comfortable Room and Loose Slots at San Manuel Casino

By Greg Aragon
in :  Travel USA
San Manuel Casino, Highland, CA

You don't have to be a gambler to have a great time at San Manuel Casino. While the place does have some of the best gaming in Southern California, it also boasts great restaurants, exciting nightlife, and a comfortable hotel. And best of all, the casino is only about an hour drive from downtown Los Angeles and minutes from LA-Ontario International Airport.

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San Diego to Pismo Beach in 7-Days

By Ed Boitano
in :  Travel USA
Laguna Beach

They came by the thousands. It was not the first time, nor would it be the last. These were young Americans, many of whom who had never lived more than forty-miles from their place of birth. This all changed with the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Most of the U.S. military bases were located in California and the recruits were shipped to an unfamiliar landscape of wide-open spaces, eternal sunshine, crystal-clear ocean waters and groves of citrus trees...

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Music for the Revolution

By T. E. Mattox
in :  Entertainment
Music for the Revolution poster

Using music as a change agent is nothing new. In the 70s George Harrison and Ravi Shankar drew attention to the millions of victims devastated by flooding, famine and civil war by staging the Concert for Bangladesh. Since then the list has grown exponentially with global efforts like Band Aid, Live Aid, U.S.A. for Africa, the M.U.S.E. (Musicians United for …

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Rustling Up Some Relaxation at The Ranch at Laguna Beach

By Greg Aragon
in :  Travel USA
the pool at The Ranch, Laguna Beach

The Ranch at Laguna Beach is the best of both vacation worlds. Set in a lush canyon, next to a flowing stream, the resort offers guests a classy, rustic atmosphere. And located a few hundred yards from the Pacific Ocean, it also boasts a California beach feel. In other words, The Ranch is one of my new favorite hideaways. A …

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Pageant of the Masters Embarks on “The Grand Tour”

By Greg Aragon
in :  Entertainment
The Pageant of the Masters at the Irvine Bowl

It is hard to overstate the beauty and magnificence of the Pageant of the Masters. The spectacle, held in an open-air theater in Laguna Beach, is one of my favorite annual Southern California events and something that any lover of art and culture should experience at least once. Now in its 85th season, the world-renown stage show incredibly recreates and …

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