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California Winter Weather: Rainy?

California needs rain this winter, but unfortunately that means you may be stuck trying to find something to do on a rainy day. Check the forecast by clicking Read More and use the links below to get ideas for things to do.

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Get Muddy (and Relaxed) in Southern California

Friday December 4, 2009

Glen Ivy Resort in Corona is an 11-acre, deluxe day spa centered around natural mineral springs and red clay mineral baths that earned it the nickname "Club Mud."

Easy to reach from Los Angeles, San Diego or Palm Springs, it's a relaxing place to spend a day, with a laid back ambiance that makes everyone feel comfortable, regardless of their body's appearance. It's more than just a place to get a spa treatment, with an admission fee that gives you access to many of its facilities.

Read our review to find out more.

Pacific Coast Highway

Wednesday December 2, 2009

The other day, someone asked in our forum "I wish to know more information about Highway One." It's a big request for a highway that runs from Capistrano Beach in Orange County to Leggett in northern Mendocino. If you're looking for information about the whole thing, use the guide to California Highway One which gives some tips and advice as well as mile-by-mile info.

In Orange County and most of Los Angeles County between Dana Point and Malibu, California Highway One is a city street and usually called Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) or just Coast Highway. Find out about traveling on that section of the famous highway.

Destination Hideways in Southern California

Monday November 30, 2009

Sometimes you just want to get away, settle in a nice spot and not worry about things for a couple of days. Other times, you find a place that's so nice you don't want to leave.

For stressed-out times or cozy romantic getaways, we've discovered the best places for "nesting" in Southern California. Most have spas and restaurants on premises or nearby, all have beautiful views and comfortable rooms. Some have pools and other amenities. Don't blame us if you don't want to come home at the end of your stay.

More: Destination Hideaways in Northern California

Plan Ahead for Christmas: Yosemite Bracebridge Dinner

Friday November 27, 2009

The Bracebridge Dinner has been a Yosemite tradition since 1927. Over 100 players transform The Ahwanee Hotel dining room into a 17th century English manor for a three-hour pageant of classic carols, Renaissance rituals, music and food, acting as the Squire and his family, their servants, the Lord of Misrule, minstrels and other characters. We think it's one of the most fun ways to celebrate the holidays that you'll find anywhere in the state.

In the past, you had to apply for a lottery to attend the Bracebridge Dinner, but nowadays they have more performances and if you hurry, you may still be able to get in for this year.

More: Yosemite in Winter | Yosemite Travel Planner

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