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7510 Songs About Southern California
These 10 songs about places in Southern California journey across the region from San Diego to San Simeon.
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75Hearst 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...
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83Warner 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...
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84Visiting 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...
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75Swimming 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...
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71Things 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...
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57Thanksgiving 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...
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67Seeing 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.
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67Thanksgiving 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...
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59The 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...
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