tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24539921794792474192024-03-13T00:16:06.173-07:00The Heart of Southern CaliforniaCelebrating traditions, Art & Culture of Southern CaliforniaBusyBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05572358901073076391noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2453992179479247419.post-24392364815063112852014-01-27T21:04:00.000-08:002014-01-27T21:04:12.964-08:00Winter in Southern California<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">During most winters the seasons change and everything is much cooler. But one thing I love about Southern California weather is there is always a day in every season that is just perfect; I think I caught one in the photo shown. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It's January with the weather being in the mid 70's with a nice breeze. I caught this beautiful Sunset right outside our home from the driveway. It is amazing how the colors are so vibrant (I did not enhance any colors in the photo). The palm trees are perfect silhouettes against the pinkish orange clouds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I really enjoy having such an amazing view that you can catch more than once in a single week. Some people love the snow, others the humidity but here in So Cal we just have that middle balance of heat and never seems to be to cold. So happy I caught this one just right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have any of you caught a glimpse of an amazing sunset on camera? Feel free to share a link in the comments back to your blog or article.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As the craft industry grows, so does the varieties of IPAs. Los Angeles craft beer scene is ever growing with many styles of beer to offer, but IPAs (Indian Pale Ale) is dominating with its hoppy richness. Hops are the key in craft brewing and no one knows that better than the west coast. Hoppy IPAs have become a defining style of West Coast beer, and continue to give us hoppy deliciousness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There is an ever-expanding line of amazing IPAs offered, and the number of places growing to them. This festival is going to spoil all the craft beer lovers around, featuring over 60+ IPAs and </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">breweries. Each entering their own IPAs in competition, and will be also available to drink at the festival. If you're a craft beer enthusiast, homebrewer, hop head lover, then head down this weekend and get your hop fix.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Festival</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The beer pouring will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday while the competitions will be going on throughout the day. Each brewery participating in the IPA competition will enter on Saturday
and the results of the winners will be on announced on Sunday. The public can also vote on the beers because they will be also giving "People Choice" award. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOvH938bBdDORtJvEBRXXl8gIl1D7ANn8eZ_eZ_QQT5QsdpBsxfh9X0xmBBai0wkaxprPORD7nMOL4UUQf-Zu03DQjfDYsHQKyJFu13auopfhrTnGfmyeQgv-gtY2SyvGUdKxgfYp0-c/s1600/mb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOvH938bBdDORtJvEBRXXl8gIl1D7ANn8eZ_eZ_QQT5QsdpBsxfh9X0xmBBai0wkaxprPORD7nMOL4UUQf-Zu03DQjfDYsHQKyJFu13auopfhrTnGfmyeQgv-gtY2SyvGUdKxgfYp0-c/s1600/mb.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This is the first year for the L.A. IPA Festival and it's expected to have a big turn-out. They offer to make reservations if you don't feel like dealing with all the people surrounding the bar. The bar is open to the festival guests through out the day, but the restaurant will also be taking reservations in the dining room for tables. Due to the high demand, there is an hour and a half limit on each table with a $30 purchase per a person minimum. If you are interested in booking reservations, email res@laipafestival.com. Please include your name, phone number, total number of guests, and time you're wanting to reserve. For any delays, or cancellations please call the restaurant at (213) 483-2337 to let them know. They will only hold your reservation no more than 10-minutes past your booked time.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">List of Brews Available for Tasting (list is still growing):</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Alesmith IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Almanac IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Angeleno IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Atticus IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Big Daddy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Camel Corps</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Death and Glory IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Delta Force</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Desperado India Pale Ale</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Drake's IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Flying Ace IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Grand Hill</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Grape Ape IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hop Ottin' IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hop Riot</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hop Stooped</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Humulus Speciale</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hurricane Deck</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Indica IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">IPAX</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Islander</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Jamacia Sunset</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Just Outstanding</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ladyface IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Liberty</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Mango IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Melrose IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Merry Taj IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Mission IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Organic IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Pliny the Elder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Populist</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Propulsion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Protector</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Pupil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Racer 5</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Rubicon IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sculpin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">St. Archer IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Stone IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Tap It IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Taps IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Three Flowers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Tongue Tickles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Torpedo</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Union Jack</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">West Coast IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wet Hop IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wet Hop Dreams 3</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wet Hop Harvest IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Winter IPA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wolf Among Weeds</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">XXV Anniversary Session Ale</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Check out the <a href="http://www.laipafestival.com/" target="_blank">L.A. IPA Festival's website</a> for more details. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/laipafest" target="_blank">"Like" them on Facebook</a> to get updated information on all breweries that will be there and brews that will be offered.</span><br />
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BusyBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05572358901073076391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2453992179479247419.post-89423505839492924052013-10-12T22:24:00.000-07:002013-10-12T22:26:53.526-07:00Balboa RV Parks – Perfect Destination for RV Camping in Southern California<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Article"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">guest post by Jasmine Ella</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">With holiday time around the corner, the top priority among <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">travelers</span> is simple, just to relax. The next big step is <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">how to get</span>
the most out of those precious days off. Is it best to fill them with a
lot of activities? Or is there a benefit of doing nothing? Thinking of
camping in southern California for this vacation?</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.balboarvpark.com/" rel="nofollow">Camping Southern California</a>
has a wide variety of climates to offer. Within just a few hours of one
location, you can visit the beach, desert, and mountains. This makes
the area unlike most parts of the United States.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Vacations with friends or family play an important role in relieving
all of your worries and stress to give a fresh new start. Southern
California has a good number of campgrounds that you can go to while
vacationing or traveling on business. If you're in the Southern
California area and not sure where you should stay on your traveling
adventure, then Balboa RV park campgrounds is the one you won't want to
miss. RV Camping in Southern California is the perfect choice if you are
interested in camping and traveling rather than staying at one
location. RV camping in southern California is one of the best ways to
connect and bond with your family, as due to hectic work schedules we
are not able to spend quality or no time with your family members.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Located in
Los Angeles "City of Angels", Balboa RV park is a great place for RV
camping. Even if you are planning to visit other famous spots like
Disney, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">Universal Studios</span>,
and of-course a number of beaches where you might catch a glimpse of a
celebrity, the Balboa RV park offers a splendid location. Balboa RV Park
is your home away from home offering a warm inviting atmosphere.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Balboa RV park offers full RV hook ups. We are open around the year
and charge no membership fees. On site we have a lounge with free wi-fi,
a big screen TV and comfortable seating areas. You can get free tickets
to be in the audience of a sitcom, talk show or game show. Even in the
off season, you can usually find a pilot or game show taping.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> In an age when children cannot ride their bikes where they want, for
fear of traffic, and can't walk to the store by themselves, an RV
campground can be a fun and kid-friendly place for them to <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">practice</span>
their growing independence. Kids can ride their bikes around the
grounds, play on the playground and basketball court, and can also meet
other kid-campers. Kids just love RV camping.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Some of the added benefits of RV camping in southern California:</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">- One of the cheapest and most cost-effective holiday option.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">- Inculcates a love for nature in your children.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">- Fresh air and exercise that you get with a camping trip is great for your health.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>About the Author:</b> Jasmine Ella guest author writes about RV camping.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Balboarvpark provides pull through spaces,<a href="http://www.balboarvpark.com/" rel="nofollow"> Los Angeles RV Parks</a>, San Fernando Valley RV Parks, Universal Studios, Disney and of course a number of beaches.</span></i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span><span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Article"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wicks Brewing Company is located in Riverside, California. If you are craving to have a handcrafted beer, these guys are going to have something you're going to want to try. As well as serving their own crafted beer, they rotate out their taps to support their local craft breweries. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bringing you a variety of tastes you will be sure to love. From a light malty taste of mellow hops, to a Roasted chocolate malt with a hint of coffee; they are all just so delicious! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The environment is awesome; super-friendly staff/ owner. The decor has a rustic flare to it, using barrels for table bases that are topped with granite, giving you that bar height comfort. They have a wall above the bar that is a chalkboard that lets you know what beers are on tap that week. To make even better they are a family friendly atmosphere and encourage everyone to come on in. During the day hours you can bring your whole family in, including the kids and enjoy a craft beer of your choice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The menu has a little bit for everyone (even the kids). Appetizers offering pretzel bites, rib tips, hot wings, beer clams infused with their IPA beers, plus salads, sandwiches, wraps and dessert. Plus they even make their own root beer. Just describing this all to you it's making myself a bit hungry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">They offer classes that you can take to make your own beer on their premises with their kettles, but you must register on premises with one of the staff. It is a full hands on experience that gives you the knowledge of what it takes to be a brewer. They have a brew master on site helping you through all the steps. The classes start at $225+ (</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">price goes up as you add more hops and/ or ingredients)</span> for four (4) people and you choose to either bottle or keg your beer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Before you start brewing they have a recipe book that you choose from that will have what you want in your beer. There is an example to your right of one of the recipes they offer.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you are just wanting to grab some beer for home, grab a growler. They recently started selling growlers that you can purchase and fill at their brewery to take home and enjoy. After you have finished your growler, just clean it and take to the brewery again and fill it with another beer of your choice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you are ever in the Inland Empire and looking for a good craft beer, stop by Wicks Brewing Co. and grab a growler and some pretzel bites. If you have the time to take the class, register right away and brew your own beer that you get to take home and enjoy. </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>About the Author:</b> Jeff Johnson is a craft beer enthusiast creating recipes with his partners and making homemade brews. Inspired by the science of brewing he is pursuing a brew master title.</span></i></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Annually each February, the Riverside County Fair and Date
Festival is one of the biggest events of the year in the California
desert that consists of Palm Spring and its neighboring desert resort
communities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This annual event, which takes places in the city of
Indio, has much to offer the entire family. Fantastic food, exhibits,
carnival rides, a midway, an arcade, camel races and exciting live
entertainment. It's a ten - day event filled with fabulous fun.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Located
in the California desert, approximately 130 miles east from Los Angeles;
Indio is one of the largest commercial date-producing area in the
western hemisphere.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It wasn't until the early 1900's that dates
became a known commodity in the California desert. Originally brought
over brought over and transplanted in the California desert from the
middle east, by the early 1920's there were sufficient dates planted
that date gardens became a significant Coachella Valley tourist
attraction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As a result of the popularity of the date gardens the
idea of an annual Date Festival was conceived. The first festival was
held in 1921 in Indio's city park. The following year a second Festival
was held. Unfortunately, attendance at the second festival was lacking
and interest in putting on a festival abated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It wasn't until 16
years later that the third Date Festival was held this time under the
name of Riverside County Fair and the Coachella Valley Date Festival.
The festival was at that time run by the city of Indio under contract
from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The third attempt
at an annual festival was a success, with almost 100 exhibition booths
and attendance in excess of 5,000. The third festival took on a western
themes complete with cowboy hats, and rodeo events. Also held that year
was a street parade which has since become a National Date Festival
staple.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">In the early 40's Riverside County bought some 40 acres of
land in Indio which is the site of the present fairgrounds. Today as a
result of additional land purchases by the county, including the
purchase of a neighboring date grove, the fairgrounds cover about 120
acres.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">After WWII the county constructed a series of Arabian
themed buildings on the site. As a result of the Arabian theme of the
surrounding structures the event took on an Arabic theme, complete with
an Arabian nights pageant and Queen Scheherazade contest.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Today
the event is visited by 70,000 people annually. Some of the special
attractions and events that comprise the ten - day event include Camel
and Ostrich Races, the Queen Scheherazade Scholarship Pageant,
Bull-O-Rama, The Presidents' Day Grand Parade, the Motorsports Monster
Trucks, WGAS Demolition Derby, Daily Petting Zoo, World Power Wrestling
and carnival rides, games and fair food. There is also nightly headline
entertainment making the Riverside County Fair and National Date
Festival a must see on your next vacation to Palm Springs and the
California desert resort communities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Mitchell Sussman has been a television producer for the past
twenty five years. In that time he has produced adventure travel
programming for such networks as Travel Channel, PBS, Fox Sports Net,
Star TV and many others.</span><br />
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a website that provides information about and is a portal to hotels,
golf, attractions, restaurants and events in Palm Springs and the
California desert resort cities <a href="http://www.palmspringsvacationdiscounts.com/" target="_new">http://www.palmspringsvacationdiscounts.com</a></span></i></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The first of
Southern California attractions to visit on your vacation is the
Griffith Observatory Star Party Excursion in Buena Park. For anyone that
enjoys seeing and learning more about the planets, stars, the moon, and
other objects within space, this is one of the best Southern California
attractions for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">When <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">you are looking for</span>
Southern California attractions that will be fun and exciting for the
whole family than the Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park is one to <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">check</span>
out. This theme park has over 165 different shows, rides, and other
attractions making sure that there is something for everyone.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Disneyland is another of the many great Southern California
attractions and is located in Anaheim. With everything it has to offer,
it is <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">fun for the whole family</span>
with something for everyone. From the various rides and different sites
and parks to see, you will want to make a day of it so you can take in
as much as possible.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">One of the Southern California attractions that are both fun for the whole family
and educational is The Children's Museum in La Habra. There are
numerous exhibits that are perfect for the children to play and learn at
the same time. With everything from learning about science to exploring
a real restored train caboose, there is something for everyone. You
will enjoy watching your children explore and learn.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you are looking for an exciting dinner and show, than the Pirate's
Dinner Adventure is a one of the perfect Southern California
attractions for you. It is located in Buena Park. The shows are exciting
and filled with great effects. You can also choose a show that allows
you to be a part of it. Along with the shows, a delicious meal is
served.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">For those that are looking to learn more about the history of Orange
County and see inside the walls of the oldest court house in Southern
California, then the Old Orange County Courthouse Museum in Santa Ana is
the place to go. This is one of the great <b><a href="http://www.visitbuenapark.com/visitors/california-welcome-center" rel="nofollow">Southern California attractions</a></b> to see. You will get a chance to see this historic building and everything that it contains by taking one of the tours.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">When in the Southern California area it is nice to be able to get out
and see the various sites. These Southern California attractions are a
great way to spend time with your family while on vacation.</span><br />
<br />BusyBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05572358901073076391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2453992179479247419.post-50438436845974280082013-06-22T06:00:00.000-07:002013-06-22T23:24:26.927-07:00Annual Redondo Beach Surf N' Turf Lobster Festival<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">By Bianca Alice</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Located every year in the Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach, CA., this annual Lobster festival has been a tradition now for over a decade. This festival is every year in late September (usually the 3rd week). Locals ride their bikes to the Redondo Beach Surf N' Turf lobster festival, others come from all over to enjoy a Maine lobster dinner (because who you kidding, you're coming here to eat). The Maine lobsters are freshly flown in daily for this event with September being Lobster season they are delicious! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">With shops and booths surrounding the area, you will be busy all day. They also have many other varieties of food trucks, tents with kettle corn, chinese food, BBQ and much more. Plus entertainment all day with live bands, fashion shows, water sports going on in the lagoon, and even a vendor selling everything lobster (hats, forks, plush lobsters, etc.). There is even a tent with a mechanical bull to ride with a matching hat you get to wear if you're brave enough to get on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Don't forget about our little ones, plenty for them to do as well in their own designated Kids' Area! They can choose from carnival games to win prizes, get their faces painted, get a balloon animal made, jumping & climbing in the jumpers, they even have a park right in middle of all the food. It just keeps getting better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Adults, on top of that Maine lobster you'll be having or the juicy angus beef, they will be serving cold beer and margaritas for you to choose from with a valid ID. Live Bands playing for 3-days (that's an entire weekend of fun). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On Saturday and Sunday you can bring your bathing suits for some stand up board lessons. Don't be shy, just give it a try!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There is nothing that disappoints a traveler more than to finally get to go to a <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">restaurant</span>
on the ocean, only to find that the seafood is bland because it is not
fresh. As we all know, the best seafood is fresh and that is why many
people go out of their way to go to coastal seafood <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">restaurants</span>. The assumption is, if the restaurants are on the ocean, then they are not going to need to freeze the seafood before preparing it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1) <a href="http://www.bluewatergrill.com/locations/redondo_beach.php" target="_blank"><b><u>Bluewater Grill, in Redondo Beach CA</u></b></a>, overlooks the Redondo marina
and has a variety of fresh fish that is very impressive. They have many
simple, yet delicious, meals of sauted or grilled seafood including
local broad-bill swordfish, Eureka sand dabs, Fijian ahi, and crispy <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">skin</span> barramundie. They also feature a wide ranging wine list and an oyster bar.</span><br />
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<b> <a href="http://thehungrycat.com/" target="_blank"><u>The Hungry Cat, in Hollywood CA</u></a>,</b> is dedicated to classic seafood. After
dining here you may just feel the need to lick your fingers with
satisfaction. A highly regarded dish they serve is the pan roasted
striped bass with black trumpet mushrooms, root vegetable hash, and red
wine butter; like all of their seafood meals, it is wonderfully fresh.
If you have some picky eaters in your bunch they also offer some
non-seafood options, such as a burger with avocado, blue cheese and
bacon. Their wine list is short but they do offer over a dozen wines by
the glass and their <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">servers</span> will give you samples if you ask.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3) <b><u>Castro, in San Francisco CA</u>,</b> is yet another bustling restaurant
with a very spacious dining area. This popular seafood place serves up
plates of tuna tartar, huge tuna Nicoise salads, and clams parade with
linguine. It also features a closed in patio area with a circular fire
place. The main design feature is a back lit wall of bottles surrounding
the buildings exposed brick.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">4) <b><u>Etta's Seafood, in Seattle WA</u></b>,
just north of Pike Place Market, is known for its freshly caught
seafood. Locals enjoy it, as well as tourists, and there is often a wait
but, the food is so good it is well worth the inconvenience. Their
cuisine is innovative and has Asian influences as they desire to move
past traditional seafood preparation styles. Some of their signature
dishes are tilapia that has been deep fried, tuna sashimi, and spiced
rubbed salmon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">5) <b><u>FIN, in Portland OR</u></b>, has an amazing cuisine
worthy of a 6 star rating. There, you can get a fine dining experience
but with reasonable prices and an inviting atmosphere. The menu is
broken up in to two sections: raw seafood and hot seafood, each having
roughly six options. The portions are small so it is best to order two
servings.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Whether you are a local or a tourist in any one of these cities, if you are in the mood for seafood, none of these restaurants will disappoint!</span><br />
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service provider at C.R.I.S. Camera Services located in sunny Chandler,
Arizona. Rick has been repairing cameras for the better part of a
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Canyon Hills Community Council best known for our efforts in organizing and carrying out an annual 4th of July celebration, with a patriotic concert, ice cream social, pancake breakfast, food and games, live entertainment, and ending with a spectacular professional fireworks display. The day starts off with the...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">7:00 AM to 10:00 AM- Anaheim Hills Firecracker 4th of July Run & Walk</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">9:00 AM- 100-yd and 200-yd Kids' Dash</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8:00 AM to 10:30 AM- Pancake Breakfast (right after the race)</b></span> They will be serving this at the track; easy for all the runners to grab a bite after the run. Then at 9:00 AM is the 100-yd and 200-yd Kids' Dash, following this is the Dog Show at 10:00 AM.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10:00 AM- Yankee Doodle Dog Show at Canyon High School</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> <b><u>6 Fabulous Categories</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Best Dressed Dog</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Cutest Dog (35lb. & under)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Best Trick</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Owner Doggie Look-a-like</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Bigger Cutest Dog (36lb. & over)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Yankee Doodle Dog</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Prizes and awards given. Winners are featured in the 4th of July parade.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Contact Marc Schissler for more information: email – marc@mfs1.com</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">3:00 PM the Fourth of July Parade will began at Canyon High School</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you're interested in being in or a part of the parade please <a href="http://www.canyonhillscommunitycouncil.org/?page_id=68" target="_blank">click here for more details</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Finishing the parade at Pinney Dr., the fun will continue for the rest of the afternoon and evening at Peralta Park. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">12:30 PM to 8:45 PM- The fabulous food booths and fun will be open at Peralta Park </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">3:00 PM to 8:45 PM- Live Entertainment</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">9:00 PM- Fantastic Fireworks Show</span> </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>By Darla Blackmon</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">At the mention of California, most conjure up images of a popular
tourist destination: famous celebrities, warm beaches, and glittering
Hollywood. Lesser known is the fact that this almost eternally sunny
state, also leads the nation in food and agricultural production.
Combined with a diverse demographic, this means that California houses a
variety of culturally rich year-round food festivals. A selection of
notable festivals can be found in Long Beach, a coastal city in Southern
California that is also a popular vacation destination.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The first
is the Crawfish Festival, held at Rainbow Lagoon. For the past 16
years, annual festival goers have enjoyed this lively festival, from
dancing to Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans music to diving into fresh
crawfish prepared Louisiana-style by authentic Cajun chefs. Plenty of
adult drink options are available: beer, wine, margaritas, as well as
the unique "Screaming Crawfish." Additionally, activities appeal to all
ages: the younger crowds can enjoy arts and crafts booths, while anyone
can rock out to the soulful groove of real New Orleans bands. The joy of
the dancing, feasting crowds in the summer at this popular Crawfish
Festival is infectious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Chocoholics will be happy to know of an
entire three-hour event devoted to their favorite mouth-watering
dessert. At the Belmont Shore Community Chocolate Festival, one of the
area's most popular community events, visitors can snack on a variety of
scrumptious treats, provided by participating local merchants. Visitors
can also get hands-on in the Homemade Chocolate Dessert Contest, held
from 2 PM to 3 PM, while kids can join the fun Chocolate Pie Eating
Contest at 3:30 PM. Throughout the entire event, live music will be
performed. All festival events and activities will be held across from
Belmont Shore Washington Mutual Bank.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Another popular food
festival in Rainbow Lagoon is The Original Long Beach Lobster Festival, a
3-day extravaganza. The Maine Lobsters are flown in each night fresh
from the Atlantic Ocean, and served by Bristol Farms Master Chef Bruce
Jacobs and his dedicated crew. One can choose between a 1.25 lb. or 2
lb. lobster, which comes accompanied with melted butter dipping sauce,
freshly-sliced lemons, coleslaw, dinner roll, and juicy watermelon. The
international food court also offers a variety of tasty options,
including ribs, chicken, Jamaican and Asian fusion food. Children can
stay entertained by magicians, storytellers and inflatable bounces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Lastly,
the Long Beach Greek Festival, a fun 60-year old tradition celebrated
by thousands of visitors, is a perfect way to spend one's Labor Day
weekend. For three whole days, from noon to 9 PM, the schedule is packed
with dance lessons, cooking demonstrations, church tours, travel
videos, and vibrant live performances. A full carnival provides games
for children, and specialty shops are available for shoppers. And of
course, throughout the festival, one can feast on delicious Greek
traditional food and desserts, such as moussaka, souvlakia, and baklava.
This event provides a perfect, affordable peek into the rich culture of
Greece!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Whether one seeks chocolate, shellfish, or Greek food,
Long Beach's popular food festivals provide a number of great
opportunities to satiate one's cravings. One can feast on delicious
food, while enjoying live entertainment and time with one's family. The
way to the heart is through the stomach, and Long Beach knows it!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Written by Bjorn</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Carson, California was incorporated in 1968 after being known as "the area to the west of the Los Angeles River" for many decades. However, there is much more to Carson's history. The Carson area, including the neighboring towns of Torrance, Redondo Beach, Wilmington, Lomita and San Pedro, was given to a soldier from Spain named Juan Jose Dominguez. This gift of land was given in 1782 and from that time until late 1860s the Carson area was full of cattle until a drought caused the downfall of the cattle market. The Dominguez family remained in their rancho, which can be visited today, and one of the daughters married a man named George Henry Carson, for whom the town is named after. Once a railroad had been built in town, complete with a station, Carson began to bustle, but did not become incorporated until 1968.<br /><br />While Carson takes up an area of 19 square miles, it has a population of close to 92,000, according to the 2010 US Census, and the majority of Carson residents are between the ages of 25 to 64. The population has grown steadily over the last three decades. Carson is home to the Home Depot Center where two Major League Soccer teams, the Chivas USA and the LA Galaxy play, so if traveling to Carson during soccer season don't be surprised if there is more traffic than usual on game days.<br /><br />Carson has a wide variety of cultures among its population and this is reflected in the restaurants you will find in Carson. Just walking down Alondra Boulevard or East Del Amo Boulevard you will see Vietnamese, Mexican, Jamaican, Hawaiian and traditional American fare like gourmet sandwiches, pizza places and BBQ. Most restaurants close around 9pm and last call at bars is 2am.<br /><br />One thing that most visitors to Carson enjoy is the weather. This is because Carson has a mild climate all year round. It never gets hotter than 79 or 80 degrees during its hottest month which is August, and it never gets colder than 46 degrees during its coldest months of December and January. This type of climate is called Mediterranean or Subtropical Dry-Summer. The rainiest months are usually January, February and March when the average amount of rainfall is between 2 to 3 inches each month.<br /><br />Carson is conveniently situated between two major interstates and another runs through the city, if you're going to be driving to Carson or just renting a car to get around town and visit neighboring cities you'll want to familiarize yourself with these streets. To Carson's west is the Harbor Freeway, aka Interstate 110 which runs north to LA and south to San Pedro. To Carson's east is the Long Beach Freeway, aka Interstate 710 which runs north to East LA and south to the Long Beach downtown and waterfront areas. The San Diego Freeway, aka Interstate 405 runs through Carson east and west and can be used to get to Seal Beach to the southeast and Marina del Ray and Santa Monica to the northwest. This highway can also be used to get to the Los Angeles International Airport, just 11 miles from Carson.<br /><br />The Pacific Coast Highway also runs east and west and can be found just south of Carson's southern border line. The Gardena Freeway, aka County Road 91, runs east and west and can be found at Carson's northern boundary line. Other major roads in Carson include South Alameda Street, Wilmington Avenue, Avalon Boulevard and East Del Amo Boulevard.<br /><br />There are several annual festivals in Carson and the surrounding area every year including the South Bay Food Festival in Carson, the Bunka-Sai Japanese Festival in Torrance, the Los Angeles County Irish Fair and Music Festival, the Redondo Beach Lobster Festival, the Long Beach Sea Festival, the Long Beach Scottish Festival, the Southern California Greek Festival in Redondo Beach and lots more.</span><br />
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