Articles tagged with: California
Why visit Napa Valley the way most tourists do? Divide the valley into two halves and find relaxing accommodation, delicious food and off the beaten path wineries to round out the wine country experience.
Located about an hour from bustling Los Angeles is a valley that time seems to have forgotten. The city of Ojai, part of the Ojai Valley, is nestled among rolling hills, citrus orchards and towering oak trees. Travelers have been coming to Ojai for its health spas, outdoor activities and natural beauty. Foodies, however, have discovered that Ojai has an abundance of culinary eateries that have commanded a loyal following.
Photos by Naeem Randhawa
As the winter holidays approached, my husband Naeem and I contemplated a domestic destination to get away with our 5-year-old son, Zakaria. Where could we go that would be easy to get …
Finding balance in our lives in not easy. Finding a weekend get-away that lavishes the desires of our body, mind, and spirit is not easy to find either, especially if you’re on a budget. But there is a little gem of a place in Southern California that does just that, Ojai. Even the word is cute ‘ Oh, hi.’
In summer, coming San Diego and La Jolla is entering a tourist paradise– great beaches, scenic coves, picturesque shopping locations, with recreational and cultural attractions abounding. Visiting the area for a day or more …
TRAVEL ADVENTURE
by Sue Richter
Mt. Shasta, CA is a fantastic get-away any time of the year. In the winter months, the ski park is a relaxed atmosphere without all the hustle and bustle of Tahoe, Vail, …
Yosemite offers delicious delights—both indoors and out—throughout all the seasons.
By Larry Taylor
As Always when summer comes, San Diego in Southern California is a wonderful place to take the family for a getaway.
Take, for example, the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park. It …
Story by Larry Taylor, Photos by Gail Taylor
Summer is not the usual season for tourists to visit scenic Death Valley where temperatures can average 115 degrees. But the fact is that it is a busy …
Text and photos by Phyllis Steinberg
The hustle and bustle of city life was left far behind and I was in a place and time where a community welcomed me. When I arrived in Redondo Beach, …
Story by Deborah Grossman
Photos by Deborah Grossman and StarLine Tours
Los Angeles County boasts 88 cities, and Hollywood is the iconic locale for the celebrity lifestyle. Now, Hollywood itself is revived and ready to …
Like many American kids who were born while Nixon was in office my taste for travel began while riding in the back of a station wagon on family vacations. I grew up in Illinois but …
Story and Photos by Phyllis Steinberg
Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco. I left mine in San Diego. This coastal …
Story and photos by Reuben Marwah
If you stayed for a month, you would still only have scratched the surface of Los Angeles, …
Story and photos by Ron Stern
Long Beach is the Golden State’s fifth largest community and has been dubbed “the most livable city in southern California.” Located just 25 minutes south of Los Angeles …
Story and Photos by Mary Medland
If wandering down the southern California coast checking out old fishing piers and often-vacant beaches while delving into the quirky history and lore that accompany them doesn’t set …
Story by Gerald Burke
Red Rock Canyon State Park in Southern California’s Mojave Desert lies in a route well traveled …
Story by Katie McVay, Photos by John Binczak
Want to find some culture in the Los Angeles area without the crowds and traffic? Need a respite from the city’s over-hyped glitz and touristy trinkets? Whether …
Story and photos by Naeem Randhawa
Tony Bennett put it so well when he …
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by Jane Cassie, photos by Brent Cassie
Being a weatherperson for the city of San Francisco could be a challenging task. In the morning you could be in shirt sleeves and under clear skies, in the …
