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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:13:09 +0000

It took years to get all the images together, photographing in rain, fog, sunshine... on chilly mornings before dawn's earliest light and in the evenings after the sun set and the crowds went home. Now they're all together at Images of the Golden Gate Bridge...

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California in July

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:11:36 +0000

In July, you can watch fireworks, eat some garlic ice cream, fly a kite or watch some experts build a sand castle. See what else is going on.

More: California Summer Getaways | California Summer Concerts | Summer Outdoor Theatre

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Southern California CityPASS

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:24:55 +0000

We've been evaluating all the discount cards and multi-attraction passes that might help you save money on your California vacation and we just finished a new guide to the pass designed for Southern California visitors, which is one of the few ways to get Disneyland tickets at a discount.

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Best Donuts in California

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:56:25 +0000

Business Insider recently posted a list of the Best Donuts in America. They scoured blogs and online reviews to come up with 20 bakeries known for their rave-worthy donuts and California's donut-makers grabbed 4 of the 11 spots on their list:

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Plan Ahead in June

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:43:55 +0000

Running from July 4 through September 1, 2013 the Louis Vuitton America's Cup will provide two full months of racing on San Francisco Bay. San Francisco guide Barbara Koh has all the details.

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POLL: What Resources Do You Use to Plan a Trip?

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:21:39 +0000

We've been thinking about the best way to get information when planning a trip and we're wondering what you're doing, so tell us:

Summer Sleepovers

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:14:40 +0000

Summer sleepovers at a friends' house are a fond memory of childhood, but several of California's greatest attractions are inviting your whole family over for a pajama party this summer. If you're looking for a fun and unusual thing to do, try one of these sleepover programs. Some of the offer adults-only options, too.

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San Francisco CityPASS

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:52:42 +0000

We recently looked into the Go San Francisco Card as a way to save money during your visit to San Francisco, but it's not the only multi-attraction pass to consider when planning your trip. The San Francisco CityPASS is also quite popular - and it's the only pass that will get you unlimited rides on the cable cars, waterfront trolley and city buses. It also includes The Exploratorium and an aquarium visit.

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Star Trek in California

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:36:27 +0000

Living in California (and especially the Los Angeles area, where I resided for 5 years) has odd effects on your movie-going experience. It's a bit disorienting when you're seeing a scene set somewhere else and recognize that the actors are really in LA. It happened to me several times when watching "Star Trek Into Darkness" so I thought I'd share the most recognizable spots.

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Whale Watching in the Monterey Bay

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:49:47 +0000

Monterey Bay is one of the most unique places along the California coast to get a good look at a wide variety of whales. On cruises from Monterey and Santa Cruz, you can see humpback and blue whales feeding and at the right time of year, you might even get a look at orcas (killer whales) stalking migrating grey whales and their calves. It's all because of the deep canyon that runs through the ocean floor.

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