Mono Lake
New article posted on Mono Lake, California. Learn about the history of this High Sierra lake and the steps that are being take to restore the water level. Mono Lake is one of North America’s oldest lakes and was left undisturbed until water was drained off to supply Southern California.
Since 1978, however, the Mono Lake Committee has fought to save the lake. As a result of the committee’s efforts, the lake’s water level has risen to 6,383.56 feet – just a few feet to go until it is at a healthy level again.
The Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center is another great place to learn about the lake’s natural and human history. Its variety of exhibits and knowledgeable staff provide information that is sure to enrich any visit to Mono Lake. The visitor center staff can also help plan the best activities for a visit of any length. Read the full Mono Lake article.
Kids Eat Free San Diego
Kids Eat Free San Diego Vacation Package
 Extend your family vacation budget with this special Kids Eat Free package. Your San Diego vacation package includes accommodations at the Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside where kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. The Holiday Inn Bayside is located across from the harbor near California’s best attractions including the San Diego Zoo, Sea World and the Port of San Diego.
Enhance your San Diego vacation experience with tickets to the Old Town Trolley and Seal Tours, SeaWorld, the USS Midway Museum and Hornblower Cruises. Visitors to San Diego won’t want to miss the world famous San Diego Zoo. The San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass gives you access to the Park’s most popular rides and attractions at the best price. More information |
Aquarium of the Pacific 2012 Discount Tickets
Discount tickets for Aquarium of the Pacific In Long Beach are now in stock. Save $5.00 off gate price with these print at home tickets. Full price tickets Adult tickers are $24.95 and Kids tickets are $13.95. Daytrippen prices are Adults $19.95 and kids 12.25.
Take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. Explore our exhibits, discover sunny Southern California, Baja, the frigid waters of the North Pacific and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific. Come face-to-face with, and even touch, the ocean’s ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon and hand feed lorikeet birds. With affordable prices and an entertaining and educational experience for the whole family, there is no better time to visit the Aquarium of the Pacific than now
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Palm Springs Hiking
Any time of the year is good for a trip to Palm Springs but if you want to go hiking September through early May is best. Mornings are cool and even during the afternoon the temperature is still pleasant unlike the 100 degree summer days.
Here is a list of some great places to go hiking in and around Palm Springs, California.
Tahquitz Canyon is one of the crown jewels of southern California early history. Situated just west of Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, Tahquitz Canyon is home to an idyllic desert environment just on the edge of modern civilization.
Whitewater Preserve in Palm Springs has become a sanctuary of the Southern California Wildlands Conservancy. Abutting the San Gorgonio Wilderness, and part of the 33,000 acre Sand to Snow Preserve System, it is a great place to visit and a great jump-off spot for trails in the region.
Coachella Valley Preserve is located 10 miles east of Palm Springs near 1,000 Palms, and fed by water seeping out of the San Andreas Fault, this 17,000-acre Preserve is a natural refuge where visitors can discover rare and wonderful wildlife species while being surrounded by tight groves of fan palm trees.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway takes you from the desert floor to mountains. This thrilling adventure is taken aboard rotating tram cars that hold up to eighty passengers. Miles of hiking trails in the cool mountains. Best bet for summer hiking in Palm Springs.
End of Year Discount Attraction Tickets and Coupons for Southern California
Check out our best selling tickets for Southern California attractions. Several of these ticket offers expire at the end of the year so don’t wait they soon will be gone. The hottest selling ticket is $15.00 off both adult and kids tickets. A family of four can save a whopping $60.00 off gate price. Now that’s some savings.
Legoland Holiday Special SAVE $15.00 OFF ONE DAY TICKET Good for one day admission to LEGOLAND California. Purchase by December 31, 2011. Tickets are valid until January 2, 2012. Adults $57.00 Child 3-12 / Senior 60+ $47.00. Click Here to Order Online.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood 50% off ! Adult tickets are only $12.50 each and kids (ages 4-12) are only $9.00. Seniors are $10.00. Experience the real glamour and elegance of Hollywood and “meet” the famous and infamous on iconic film sets. Click Here to Order Online
Magic Mountain SAVE $20.00 No waiting in line print at home tickets. Magic mountain is open weekends and holidays. Open seven days a week through New Year. Click Here to Order Online
Battle of the Dance Anaheim tickets only $34.00 including service fee. SAVE $26.00 All shows available. Makes a great holiday gift or family outing. Click Here to Order Online.
Universal Studios Hollywood Two Days For The Price of One See the behind-the-scenes on the world-famous Studio Tour for an insider’s peek at sets from your favorite movies and TV shows. Enjoy thrilling rides and shows including Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster, raging dinosaurs in Jurassic Park® and Shrek 4-D™ Universal Studios Discount Tickets
Palm Springs Aerial Tram Vacation Package Hilton Palm Springs
Palm Springs Aerial Tram Vacation Package is only $169.00 for two persons and includes a the Hilton Palm Springs and two tickets to the Palm Springs Tramway.
The Hilton Palm Springs hotel is a Southern California desert retreat situated downtown in the desirable Village of Palm Springs at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains just over a mile from the Palm Springs International Airport. Walking distance to the Palm Springs Convention Center and Spa Casino with chic shops and boutiques art galleries sidewalk cafes museums nightclubs and theatres right on our doorstep. With 261 spacious guest rooms and 33 000 square feet of flexible special event space whether you are traveling for business or simply escaping to one of California’s favorite destinations the Hilton Palm Springs hotel will exceed your expectations.
Palm Springs tram. Experience the Adventure of riding the world’s largest rotating tramcars at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Rising over two and one half miles to a scenic wonderland, the Tram’s two 80-passenger cars revolve slowly from within, providing a spectacular 360-degree view of the desert and surrounding area. Guests begin their adventure at the Tram’s Valley Station, at an elevation of 2,643 feet and travel through five unique life zones (comparable to a motor trip from the hot Sonoran Desert to the Alpine Wilderness), as they ascend to the Tram’s Mountain Station.
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Big Bear Mountain Resorts Adds New Snowboarding Area
Big Bear Mountain Resorts, is set to unveil its latest and most progressive snow park feature, the Red Bull Plaza, to guests December 9th at Bear Mountain. Influenced by street-style skateboarding and snowboarding, the unique features in the Red Bull Plaza are modeled after structures found in common city-settings such as shopping malls, schools or town centers, complete with street lamps, chain link fences and hardscaping.
“In urban areas of the United States that receive snowfall, snowboarders and skiers are riding rails, stair sets and ledges and nailing tricks on features around their neighborhoods as traditionally is only done by skateboarders here” says Bear Mountain’s Director of Marketing, Rio Tanbara. “Partnering with Red Bull, we sought together to bring this authentic experience to Southern California, providing guests with a creative urban environment to jib and just hang out.”
The creative mind behind the Red Bull Plaza Clayton Shoemaker, Director of Youth Marketing and Park Development for Big Bear Mountain Resorts breaks down the new addition. “It’s all about the entire experience. When you arrive at the Red Bull Plaza you will immediately realize that you have never snowboarded or skied through a run like this anywhere. It’s not one feature but a whole run with multiple features that flow together and give riders opportunities to create lines that they’ve never seen in a resort’s terrain park before.”
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California Academy of Sciences San Francisco
Explore earth, ocean and space – all in one place by visiting the “Greenest Museum” in the World. The California Academy of Sciences is Platinum LEED certified and the only place on the planet to combine an aquarium, natural history museum, Worlds’ largest all-digital planetarium and four story rainforest under a 2.5 acre living roof. Slip on a pair of 3D glasses and check out Bugs3D! shot on location in the tropical forests of Borneo. Meet Claude the Albino Alligator and hang out with Pierre, Howard, Ocio and the rest of the South African Penguin colony. Designed by award winning architect Renzo Piano, the Academy will inspire lifelong curiosity for the natural world as you experience the depths of a Philippine coral reef, climb into the canopy of a Costa Rican rainforest and fly to the outer reaches of the Universe. Full article California Academy of Sciences.
Whitewater Palm Springs Hiking
Whitewater is about a 30 minute drive from Palm Springs and a perfect destination for a day hike.
Among those trails is the Red Dome trail a hiking four mile trek that starts at the visitor’s center and reaches all the way to the famous Pacific Crest Trail. The San Gorgonio Wilderness is about a ½ mile from the trailhead.
Other popular trails include the Whitewater-Mission Creek drainage crest. A 6.6 mile roundtrip that starts with a two mile stretch of the Red Dome trail but then heads east gaining 600 feet of elevation on its way to the crest. From there hikers can continue to the rockhouse at Mission Creek Preserve just 3.2 miles further.
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Luna Grill Helping Families in a Tough Economy
Luna Grill loves kids and lets them eat free at all five locations on selected nights; it’s just
another way the Luna Grill family is supporting yours.
What began out of one woman’s love for her kids has resulted in all natural,
wholesome Mediterranean cuisine for families throughout San Diego County.
Luna Grill’s chief cuisine officer, Maria Pourteymour, has created a variety
of tasty health-conscious Kids Menu items made with all natural ingredients
that are free of preservatives, additives, growth hormones, and byproducts.
Luna Grill, “The Ultimate Kabobery” and innovator in fast casual
Mediterranean restaurants in San Diego, is doing more to help families than
just providing healthy menu items. On selected evenings from 4 p.m. to
close, Luna Grill offers all Kids Menu items for free (with the purchase of
an entrée, for children ages 12 and under).
Kids Eat Free Nights and Locations:
Carmel Valley: Tuesday – 7825 Highlands Village Place, San Diego, CA 92129
Carlsbad: Sunday – 2681 Gateway Road suite 101, Carlsbad, CA 92009
EastLake: Tuesday – 2275 Otay Lakes Rd, Suite 119, Chula Vista, CA
91915
Hillcrest: Tuesday – 350 University Ave San Diego, CA 92103
Mission Valley: Tuesday – 2245 Fenton Pkwy, Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92108
“When we created Luna Grill six years ago, we added the Kids Menu with our
own children in mind,” said Pourteymour. “I personally make sure nothing is
on the menu that I wouldn’t be willing to feed my own family every day. That
includes making sure all our meats are hormone free and that quality
controls are closely followed.”