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California: Places to Escape & Explore
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items Whether you’re a local or visiting, I hope these places bring you the same calm they bring me.
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Outdoor Activities
Mediterranean vibes! With hills all around it. Really nice restaurants and interesting shops. The water is warm in summer.
The Official Tourism Site For Laguna Beach, California
Santa Barbara is where Spanish-style charm meets beach-town chill. This town has a way of making you slow down and breath. Add it to your travel list. You won't want to leave.
Santa Barbara, California
Craving surf, redwoods, amusement park boardwalk, and a laid-back vibe all in one place? Santa Cruz is calling.
Santa Cruz, California
Step into 120 acres of pure beauty. The Huntington isn’t just a garden, it’s an experience. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Escape the city’s hustle and immerse yourself in 127 acres of botanical beauty at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden.
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Discover the hidden gem of Los Angeles. This is a serene escape with panoramic city views.
Elysian Park
Unparalleled views of Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Ideal for sunrise, sunset, or nighttime city lights
Mulholland Scenic Parkway and Corridor - MRCA
This is a beautiful resort where you can stay in a cozy cabin, a luxury tent, or rolling in with your RV. You will be surrounded by stunning landscape miles of hiking and biking trails, and the sounds of the ocean. My family and I really enjoyed our ...
In camping mood? Eco adventures, glamping & lodging at Costanoa
Fork First: My Restaurant Recs You’ll Want to Bookmark
So far the best Thai restaurant I have tried. My favorite is the Pad Thai. My husband ordered Pad See Ew and it was just as delicious. I strongly recommend it.
Thai Paradise
I like this authentic New York style pizza. It is definitely the best I have tried.
Giovanni's Pizzeria
Museums
One of the largest modern museums in the county. Great display of photography collection and impressive holdings of American and international contemporary art.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art