Del Mar City Beach is known for sunbathing and surfing. This is a nice beach for the entire family and pet friendly. This isn't a beach I often visit because of parking. The parking is limited and can be costly for a day pass or, meter parking.
Glorietta Bay Park Promenade also known as Coronado Community Center is commonly known for the amazing location, view and venue for your wedding, baby shower, birthday, event at a reasonable price. The view is incredible. You can visit here just for a stroll and the fresh air, too!
Oceanside Pier is one of the longest piers I have visited. This is a nice area to take a stroll, watch the surfers, fishers and enjoy the beach and wildlife. There is plenty of parking, places to sit and rest, and enjoy the view.
This is a must visit spot if you are in the Huntington Beach area! Nice spot to take a stroll at the beach, watching surfers, people fishing, swimming and visit nearby shops and restaurants!
While visiting California last month, we stopped at Turtle Park. What a fun and magical place for the kids to see turtles lounging along the banks of their multiple ponds at this park!
On a recent trip to California, my mom and I decided to visit the La Brea Tar Pits, in Los Angeles. I had been to it a few times as a kid, so I thought it would be fun to go back. It's a fun yet educational place to take the whole family.
Peace: the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security.
Hubby and I will be vacationing in Palm Springs, California during the month of October & staying in a condo with a couple of pools. Can you offer me any travel tips for that time of year?
I don't know if this will help you or not, I don't really know much about travel, but I do know that if you start your trip during the week, (if you fly), leaving on a wednesday and coming home on a wednesday is much cheaper by a couple hundred dollars. Also being sure not to travel during tourist season will bring all rates for everything down. I've tested this using several popular travel websits because my husband was the who told me. And I found that all of it was true. Hopefully this helps you. Have fun on your trip!
I am in need of some ideas for inexpensive but fun ideas for a family of 5. My husband, kids (girls 5, 8 and 13) and I are trying to make a once in a lifetime trip to California. We will fly into Orange County, go to San Diego and try to drive back up the coast to San Francisco. I would appreciate any ideas for inexpensive hotels, entertainment or things of interest. Our budget is pretty limited, but we want it to be one they can remember.
I live in LA and would recommend that you try to stay in the Little Italy section of San Diego. It is within walking distance of the bay and the trolley line. Also, it's close to the San Diego Zoo which is a world class zoo. My husband and I have stayed at La Pensione in Little Italy on a few occasions- under $100 a night and clean.
My Mother and I went to california in 2002.
I had The time of my life, wanted to go to disney land.
Well, Never went.
But we did go up into the Los Angeles Mountains.
It was beautifull!!
They have some Huge pine cones there!! About 1 to 2 Foot. It was Great. By the way I was 40, My mom, 80.
We also went to Capistrano to see the barn Swallows come in. Like you say, It was once in a life time.
Take a good map, and take your time driving. and have fun. We sure did! : )
Holly
P.s In Los Angeles there is a place called the tar pit's, where dinosaurs were caught in the muck. didn't go ran out of time.
Hi Dee,
You will want to take the "coast" road North to San Francisco. Just past Hearst Castle the elephant seals are on the beach. Your children will love the antics. Between Christmas and Valentine's Day the babies are born. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch! There are few places to purchase between Hearst Castle and Monterey.
Go to the local AAA for their tour book and materials on California. Escondido is a place for low cost hotels, and a short drive to San Diego. In LA, there is a childrens museum downtown, the Mexican Pueblo de las Reines de Angeles, Japanese town, China town. In Hollywood is the Chinese Theater and Walk of Stars and weird shops. Pink's hot dogs is at Melrose and ???. Feed them all.
The Marina del Rey has boats and a park. Next, walk up anddown Venice Beach. Long Beach Harbor is an international harbor. Go north to the 118 and Laurel Canyon to see where the old cowboy TV shows (gunfights around rocks) were filmed.
San Diego Harbor for real warships and carriers. Stop to see the many missions along the way from San Diego to San Francisco. The priest's name was Juniperro Serra.
