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10 Songs About Southern California75

10 Songs About Southern California

These 10 songs about places in Southern California journey across the region from San Diego to San Simeon.

1 comment    hollywood california los angeles
Hearst Castle75

Hearst Castle

I have been to Hearst Castle many times. What is great about the castle is that it is an art haven, it is an architectural haven, and it is the best historical representation of money earned during the Gilded Age (1865-1905). Money earned through...

4 comments    hubtrail george bernard shaw
Warner Castle83

Warner Castle

Part of the fun of travel is the surprising discoveries one can make when traveling down back roads and off the beaten track. On a recent trip back to Rochester, New York I came upon just such a discovery while touring an area of the city that was...

2 comments    travel new york scotland
Visiting Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California84

Visiting Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California

In 1865 self made millionaire George Hearst bought ranch land that included Piedras Blancas an old Mexican Rancho in San Simeon, California. San Simeon became a place for the wealthy Hearst family to camp out. The wilderness was beautiful but...

6 comments    hearst hearst castle davies
Swimming Pool Milestones75

Swimming Pool Milestones

Last August, I clipped a "Swimming Pool Timeline" out of the Los Angeles Times, because it had some fun trivia in it. Now that the weather's turning cold, it's nice to imagine the faint smell of chlorine, and...

10 comments    entertainment travel california
Things to do in San Luis Obispo, CA and Surrounding Areas71

Things to do in San Luis Obispo, CA and Surrounding Areas

Bubble Gum Alley in San Luis Obispo is one of the stranger tourist attractions. Well, if you are coming to San Luis Obispo for a weekend getaway, I suggest you arrive on Thursday. Thursday Night Downtown is great. It's a local farmers market where...

16 comments    travel california wine tasting
Thanksgiving Weekend Road Trip - Hearst Castle, Part 257

Thanksgiving Weekend Road Trip - Hearst Castle, Part 2

I spent the night at Courtesy Inn of San Simeon. It's just down the road from Hearst Castle, and its rate included a continental breakfast. The room was clean and the staff was friendly. I would stay there...

0 comments    travel car hearst castle
Seeing Elephant Seals Resting along the Central California Coast67

Seeing Elephant Seals Resting along the Central California Coast

A memorable experience that doesn't require an admission fee is seeing the elephant seals along the Central California coast. Best viewing times range from December through March.

3 comments    carmel san luis obispo morro bay
Thanksgiving Weekend Road Trip - Hearst Castle, Part 167

Thanksgiving Weekend Road Trip - Hearst Castle, Part 1

I like castles and historical castles. My first trip to Europe, I made sure that I visited Edinburgh Castle. My second trip to Europe, I traveled all over Italy. For some reason I did not visit Hearst Castle...

0 comments    travel car hearst castle
The stunning California Central Coast59

The stunning California Central Coast

From the stunning array of aquatic life around Monterey to the range of rare wildlife on the five unspoiled Channel Islands, the Central coast is without a doubt, a nature lover's heaven on earth. If you like to kayack, you'll be teased by sea...

4 comments    travel california wineries
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