1638 Search Results for "california"

• Santa Maria Bay - Baja Califor Santa Maria Bay - Baja California

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• Los Angeles 1966 Los Angeles 1966

  • From: gmaso
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    An aerial shot of downtown Los Angeles in June 1966.

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• The Farmacy The Farmacy

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    A California medical marijuana retail shop. No wonder they're all smiling.

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• HIGH SIERRA, CALIFORNIA HIGH SIERRA, CALIFORNIA

  • From: sssnancysss
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    From meadow to mountain to sky, it is a beautiful part of California. This is known as the “back side” of the Sierra Mountains, off Hwy 395.

     

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• CALIFORNIA HIGH CALIFORNIA HIGH

  • From: sssnancysss
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    Off Hwy 395, follow the roads toward the Sierra to one of the many mountain-rimmed lakes. This trip was inspired by the paintings of Edgar Payne who traveled into these areas with a mule train.

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• CLOSE-UP CLOSE-UP

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    In the Sierra Mountains in California, snow lingers even into the summer months. This photo was taken on a trip down Hwy 395 in July. 

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• MT. LASSEN MT. LASSEN

  • From: sssnancysss
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    Mt. Lassen National Park is lovely, but there are otherworldly areas of barren land and boiling mud pots. This park is off the beaten path, so it is seldom crowded. Snow often falls early and stays late, so plan your travel dates carefully.

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• Mt. Shasta Mt. Shasta

  • From: Vonelle Viajera
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    On our way to California, we saw this!

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• El Matador State Beach in Mali El Matador State Beach in Malibu, California

  • From: Funkidivagirl
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    If you are ever near Malibu, you MUST go to this beach.  It’s gorgeous and so different than your normal beach.   We felt like we were on an adventure, like part of The Goonies.

    Here are a few tips to make your time on El Matador State Beach enjoyable and worth the adventure:

    • Bring your own food and drinks or stop by Point Dume Village on the way; there is a Subway and Pavillions grocery store in the shopping center.
    • The parking lot is tiny and fills quickly.  You can park on PCH, but will have to cross the busy highway; I don’t recommend doing that, especially with children.   Hopefully you’ll get lucky and see someone coming out of the parking lot.  And hopefully they will be kind and give you their parking ticket to put on your dashboard.  Someone did that for us and we passed along the favor to someone else when we left.  That $8 parking fee stretched to cover at least 3 cars.
    • While you’re up there, be sure to pee.  There is a porta-potty in the parking lot, but there are no facilities down on the beach.   And it’s a loooooong climb back up.
    • Do not wear flip-flops.  The walk down to the beach covers some rocky terrain and there are not handrails all the way down.  I wore Keens and felt good about that.   Slipping and sliding all the way down and possibly careening over the edge would not have felt good.
    • The seaweed can be out of control–along with the sand fleas that it attracts.   It was in huge clumps when we were there, mostly right at the bottom of the stairs.  The only way to the beach was to walk through it (or run through screaming, as I did).   That’s another reason not to wear flip-flops, because it’s definitely yucky, stinky and gross; you do not want your feet touching that seaweed.  My husband put our daughter on his back because she refused to walk through it.   Be brave.  Goonies never say die.
    • There is no lifeguard on duty; the beach is very natural and rugged.  Swim at your own risk and wear swim shoes.   Besides the clumps of seaweed, the sand is pretty rough and the beach is narrow.   Do I have to say it again?–Do not wear flip-flops!
    • While there were families on the beach, there were plenty of couples canoodling as well.  And as it got later in the evening, more came to watch the sunset toting dinner and coolers; it was definitely going to turn into a party.   It’s best for families to come early and leave early.  I heard it is an unofficial topless beach (because it’s so secluded), but I also heard that the police patrol regularly.  I saw neither boobs nor bobbies when I was there, but just be aware.

    See all the gorgeous photos here: Funkidivagirl.com: LA Stories - El Matador State Beach

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• Pescadero Point, 17-Mile Road, Pescadero Point, 17-Mile Road, Monterrey, California

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• San Francisco Stroll San Francisco Stroll

  • From: rschoeff
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    A little stroll down one of the piers of the San Francisco bay area on a warm November day seems just the thing in the late afternoon as the sun begins descending earlier. Lots of people, and dogs, were out enjoying the weather. We remembered it even more fondly after returning to the midwest and seeing snow falling the next day.

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• Muir Woods National Monument, Muir Woods National Monument, California

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• Radiator Springs Racers Radiator Springs Racers

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    Cars Land ride Radiator Springs Racers in California Adventure Park at Disneyland in Anaheim California

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• Yosemite Wonderland Yosemite Wonderland

  • From: jaylemae
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    Snow covered trees render a glorious landscape in Yosemite (National Park)

  • 7 months ago
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• Weekend Retreat to The Hotel W Weekend Retreat to The Hotel Wilshire!

  • From: ajjordan2
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    I went on an awesome local retreat to The Hotel Wilshire in Los Angeles. I took advantage of their 2-night “Weekend Getaway Package” (sometimes the perfect getaway can be found right in your backyard)! The hotel celebrated their 1 year anniversary last month (they opened September, 2011). They are located at Wilshire and Crescent Heights Blvd; a great spot for accommodations because you are central to downtown LA, Beverly Hills, Hollywood and West Hollywood; within a 5-10 minute drive to each city.

     

    This is a true boutique hotel, as although it is on the main thoroughfare of Wilshire, it is almost tucked away and easy to miss. However, the privacy and exclusivity of the property is a good reason why many people enjoy visiting the hotel and rooftop restaurant. The Weekend Getaway Package included a welcome bottle of champagne, free valet parking, late checkout at 2pm, complimentary internet, and access to the rooftop restaurant and pool.

     

    The Hotel Wilshire contains 55 Guestrooms and 19 Suites, including a rooftop penthouse suite. One of the main attractions to the property is their rooftop restaurant, The Roof on Wilshire, which offers panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline and Hollywood Hills. The pool is located in the middle of the venue, and is available for lounging during the day.  The expansive menu is prepared by celebrity chef, Eric Greenspan, who describes the selection as "Vibrant American, with innovative and creative twists on classic comfort foods”.

     

     I had dinner at the restaurant on a Saturday night, and arrived around 6pm. This was the perfect time to catch the sunset and experience the city transition from light to dusk. The restaurant was near capacity at this time, and they attracted many upscale patrons. From the menu, I chose an appetizer of fried calamari, a main dish of Mahi Mahi with a side of kale. All were savory and prepared with maximum flavor. My favorite cocktail was The Mulberry, a blend of raspberry vodka, berries, lime, topped with sparkling wine. The Dark & Stormy mule was a great choice as well. Of course, the best part of the evening was the awe-inspiring view of the city.

     

    Since I am a pro-football fan, I found most convenient the new sports bar located next door to the hotel (The Varsity LA Sports Bar & Lounge). It was nice to be able to walk a few steps, catch a game, and return to the comfort of the hotel. Also located close to the hotel are The Grove shopping center, Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, Peterson Automotive Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, The El Rey Theater, Craft + Folk Art Museum and Architecture and Design Museum.

     

    The Hotel Wilshire is an upscale retreat for enjoying good food, lounging by the pool, and experiencing the many attractions surrounding the property.

     

    

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• The Hotel Wilshire The Hotel Wilshire

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• The Hotel Wilshire The Hotel Wilshire

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• The Hotel Wilshire The Hotel Wilshire

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• The Hotel Wilshire The Hotel Wilshire

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