Archive for the ‘United States West’ Category
Elkhorn Slough Safari Nature Tour in Moss Landing, California, is Worth the Stop
by Judy M. Zimmerman All too often, people driving south on Highway 1 head straight to Carmel or Monterey, bypassing all the North Monterey County coast has to offer. Salty old Moss Landing , halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey, is a great place to turn off Highway 1. Moss Landing, 100 miles south of San Francisco, [...]
May 16, 2012
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Venice, California – Upholding A Tradition of Bucking Tradition
Venice is a neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles, but that doesn’t stop a lot of people from mistaking it for its own city. Some would go as far as calling Venice its own planet. From the chaos of Ocean Front Walk to the fashion consciousness of Abbot Kinney Boulevard to the dozens of [...]
May 9, 2012
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San Francisco Visitor Information Center Moves to Temporary Location in Westfield San Francisco Centre June 2012
May 9, 2012 – San Francisco’s Visitor Information Center, located at Powell and Market streets on the lower level of Hallidie Plaza, will be moving to a temporary location in the Westfield San Francisco Centre, 865 Market St., beginning June 4, 2012.
May 9, 2012
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West LA: Where Ãœber Culture Meets Urban Chic
West Los Angeles, which stretches from the Miracle Mile to Brentwood, is an oasis of culture paired with chic, urban perks. A wealth of amenities, including world-class museums, chic shopping areas and chef-driven restaurants, are in store.
May 8, 2012
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The Borax-Fueled Development of Death Valley, California, and its Distinctive Nature
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, California, May, 2012 – There’s gold in Death Valley. White gold. It took prospectors Aaron and Rosie Winters to discover it in the late 1800s, a San Francisco businessman to develop it, a television and radio show to market it – and today’s environmental movement to give it its due. We’re talking [...]
May 8, 2012
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What’s New in Paso Robles, California
Summertime is quickly approaching in Paso Robles, CA ushering in a multitude of lively festivals full of music, art, food and wine. Enjoy world-class wines, farm fresh culinary delights and winemaker seminars during the 30th annual Wine Festival, or learn about the other local riches Paso Robles has to offer at the Lavender and Olive [...]
May 7, 2012
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The Stars Shine Bright in the San Fernando Valley, California
Any place that can inspire songs that range from the warm gentility of Bing Crosby’s 1944 hit “San Fernando Valley” to the chaotic humor of Frank Zappa’s 1982 opus “Valley Girl” is certainly a place to be reckoned with. With a population larger than Philadelphia and a geographic area equal to the size of Chicago, [...]
May 7, 2012
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What’s New In Half Moon Bay California This Summer
While the rest of the USA is soon to be in the midst of a summer swelter, Half Moon Bay’s temperate climate provides the perfect setting for fun summer activities – from horseback riding on the beach, surfing the waves and hiking coastal trails, to sipping California wines and dining on the area’s best organic [...]
May 3, 2012
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Direct from Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco, the 2012 San Francisco Jazz Gala to Stream Live to Jazz Fans Around the World
San Francisco – May 2, 2012: SFJAZZ, the leading nonprofit jazz organization on the West Coast, today announced that its star-studded 2012 SFJAZZ Gala on Friday, May 4, 2012 at San Francisco’s Bimbo’s 365 Club will stream live and direct at www.sfjazz.org beginning at 7:00pm PST. Live streaming at www.sfjazz.org
May 2, 2012
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Rock-Out this Memorial Day Weekend with Arrowheart at Hidden Meadow Ranch, Arizona
(GREER, Ariz.)- Escape the 100 degree weather this Memorial Day weekend and head to the White Mountains for Hidden Meadow Ranch’s Boots, BBQ and Beer concert on Sunday, May 27th.
May 1, 2012
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