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RE: Vegas for 6 nights...what to do off the Strip? Outside of Town?

by chilipepper21 13 May 2012

Thanks for your comments BubbaK. I can't consider canceling as I pretty much have everything scheduled leading up to Vegas (I'm currently…
RE: Las Vegas to SF through LA - TIPS!

by sammyboat89 10 May 2012

I ditto the Channel islands recommendation! Im a Santa Barbara native, and I completely forgot about it! In particular kayaking through…
Want to see a variety of animals

by moremore 01 May 2012

I am planning a trip March 2013 for approximately 10 days and would like a variety of animals. I am from Minnesota, USA and really enjoy…
RE: What is a good island/beach babymoon destination in late May?

by bowneline 27 February 2012

Santa Catalina Island might be too cool for a proper beach vacation in May and might be foggy. Unfortunatly, snorkeling and hot weather…
Re: What is a good island/beach babymoon destination in late May?

by zeldasdad 27 February 2012

Welcome to Thorn Tree. First, did you really mean to say, "My wife is averse to hot weather so someplace that is somewhat cool, but yet…
Re: Visiting LA / Anaheim

by roro 23 February 2012

And what about Catalina Island? I've been in LA 3 times until now and I've done all the major sites listed above(Disneyland,Universal,Venic…
between San Diego and LA

by kosuri 20 February 2012

Hi, I am planning to take the PCH in between San Diego and LA the coming weekend ie the 25, 26th Feb. We just want to stop by at a small…
Re: Spectacular Diving on a Budget: Where to Next?

by spunkymel 19 February 2012

Hi, you surely went to nice places! I can't really help you much, I've only been to some of the places you mentionned, and I'm looking…
RE: Weekend Camping in Southern California (By Public Transit?!)

by Kahua 26 January 2012

I wonder if you can get to the camping on Catalina Island. http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/avalon/Camping.php
RE: Picking a Hotel in Vegas - Suggestions Please......

by chilipepper21 19 January 2012

Thanks everyone for the fantastic replies - I appreciate the effort. Just to clear a few things up: * I have been to Vegas before,15…
Re: DR for the weekend

by Rachel2184 18 January 2012

Meredith- Depending on how long your weekend is you may not be able to do too much since you are flying into SD. The closest beach is…
RE: Accommodation on Catalina Island.

by chilipepper21 18 January 2012

itzawonder - thanks for that suggestion, Zane Grey's looks real nice and quiet. Cheers.
RE: Accommodation on Catalina Island.

by chilipepper21 18 January 2012

Thanks for the great replies and websites etc. I've actually been to Catalina before for a wedding (a whole bunch of us came over from…
Re: Accommodation on Catalina Island.

by itzawonnder 17 January 2012

Did you try the Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel?
RE: Accommodation on Catalina Island.

by montereyjack 17 January 2012

I spent 8 nice weeks in Avalon working on the penthouse above Cafe Metropole. I think he turned it into a lux hotel now. Avalon is tiny…
Re: Accommodation on Catalina Island.

by bowneline 17 January 2012

The Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce [website|http://www.catalinachamber.com/] is a pretty good resource for finding hotels on the…
Accommodation on Catalina Island.

by chilipepper21 17 January 2012

Hi. I'm looking to rent a room on Catalina island around the end of June, first week of July - I realize that it will be peak season…
RE: February 5-7 Day Trip Starting in Phoenix, Arizona - What can I do??

by Kahua 21 December 2011

Too cold to camp in Grand Canyon. The South Rim is at 7000 ft elevation and you should plan for snow. I'd chose somewhere along the…
RE: Guided tours recommended in S. California in mid January?

by CascadeBob 20 December 2011

With only two days and no car you can't do what you describe - no way Jose. Monterey is over 500 km from L.A. Joshua Tree is closer,…
RE: Airports that are worth visiting due to the scenery alone

by MisterSteve 11 December 2011

My # 1 vote goes to the banked landing strip cut into the mountainside in Lukla (Nepal) in the Himalayas - en route to Mt. Everest. You…
RE: California & Las Vegas Fly Drive in 3 weeks

by nrclibn 13 October 2011

>The Idea of the trip is to experience urban delights in the major cities (Las Vegas, LA, San Francisco) along with experiencing the nature…
Re: Areas to stay around LA for a family for 3-4 weeks

by studenttraveler1975 31 August 2011

September is a great time to travel in LA. It's still a bit hot, but that's relative - you're probably looking at weather in the 80's…
RE: Areas to stay around LA for a family for 3-4 weeks

by CascadeBob 30 August 2011

In general: If L.A. is your base, then stay within a mile or two of the coast and don't even think of visiting without renting a car.…
RE: Vegas to San Fran 5 days

by montereyjack 05 July 2011

Yosemite does not close. Overnight in Yosemite is always recommended, if you reserve a room, but your schedule sounds like you might only…
RE: San Pedro, California

by kotagiri_tea_planter 22 June 2011

The aquarium is probably the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, few miles to the east. A nice nightlife/bar area is Belmont Shore,…