ALTA   SIERRA  --
     A short drive into the cool mountains from the desert / foothills environment of Lake  Isabella

ARCADIA  --
     Botanic  Garden

AQUARIUMS  --
     Long  Beach , San  Pedro , La  Jolla , Golden  Gate  Park , Monterey

ARROWHEAD  --  
     Winter  Sports
      Lake  Activities , Boating , Fishing

ARTESIA  --
     Enjoy  " Little  India "
     Lots of shopping and eating opportunities

ARROYO  GRANDE  --
     Swinging Bridge to walk on
     Old School House
     Interesting old town shopping district - Collectibles and Antique shopping

AVILA   BEACH  --
     Try to find the Pier in the area that you can drive your car out on  --
     I saw Seals swimming under this pier

BAKER  --
     See the " Big Tall  Thermometer "    --  Worlds  Tallest ?

BALBOA   ISLAND  --
     Walk , Eat , Shop  --  Enjoy the atmosphere of this Beach  Community
     Ride  the Ferry  across  the Bay
     Ride a Boat around  the Bay  Area

BALLARD  --
     Old  School  House

BARSTOW  --
     Visit the  " Discount Outlet Center "
     " Drive thru the old city area  --  Along  the Old  Route  66 "
     " See what traveling in the 1950's  was like on Old  Route  66 "

BASS   LAKE  --
     Boating , Fishing , Hiking , Relaxation

BEVERLY  HILLS  --
     Visit Rodeo Drive  --  Where some people say you can see Hollywood Stars shopping

BIG  BASIN  --
     Visit  Big  Basin  Redwood  Park

BIG  BEAR  --
     Winter Sports
      Relaxing  Mountain  Area
      Lake  Activities , Boating , Fishing

BOONVILLE  --
     Visit  The  Wineries  In  The  Area
     The  Anderson  Valley  is  a great  place  to  visit

BOTANIC   GARDENS  --
     Fullerton , San  Diego , Santa  Barbara , Arcadia

CABAZON  --
     See the Big ( Humungo  Sized ) Dinosaure  Statues

CAMBRIA  --
     Moonstone  Beach
     See  the Driftwood that is washed up on the beach
     Shop eat and have fun
     Relax  --  stay several days in the area

CARMEL  --
     Visit this very unique seaside town / village
     Eat , Shop , Art

CARPENTERIA  --
     Shop , Eat , Explore

CASTROVILLE  --
     " Artichoke  Capitol  of  the  World "
     Purchase , Eat and see Artichokes growing in the fields

COAST  HWY.  --
     Enjoy the California Coastline along Hwy. # 1 from  Moro Bay  to Carmel
     Drive Slow  --  Stop Often  --  Enjoy The Beauty of  the California  Coastline

COASTAL  AREA  --
     Take a boat ride out to see the California Grey Whales
     Take a boat ride to Catalina Island

COLUMBIA  --
     Visit the State Park Area  --  Gold History Of California

CRESTLINE  --
     Recreational  Lake  Area
     Winter  Sports
     Hiking , Relaxation , Etc.

DEATH  VALLEY  NATIONAL  PARK  --
     Visit this very unique desert area

DESERT  HOT  SPRINGS  --
     Play  golf
     Visit the Hot Water Spa

ESCONDIDO  --
     Visit  the Zoo

EUREKA  --
     Enjoy this Seaport community with Victorian Atmosphere Charm

FELTON  --
     See  The Redwood  Trees
     Ride  the Narrow  Gage  Railroad Train

FERNDALE  --
     Step back into the turn of the century

FORT  BRAGG  --
     See the Narrow  Gage  Train

FRESNO  --
     See the Zoo
     Visit the "Underground House "

FULLERTON  --
     Botanic  Garden  --  near the State College

GARDEN  GROVE  --
     A visit to an area where the buildings ( a small town ) of the past have
     been preserved  --  See what a small community in Orange County looked like In
     aprox. the 1930's

GILROY  --
     Antiques  and  Collectibles  shopping  in the downtown area
     Garlic  Festival  --  ( Called the " Garlic Capital of the World " )

GHOST   TOWNS  --
     Bodie , Randsburg , Garlock , Etc.

GOLD  COUNTRY  --
     Travel  The  49  er  Hwy.  In  Central  California

HARMONY  --
     An interesting stop just south of Cambria  --  Art , Crafts , Glass  Blowing , Pottery , Etc.
     Try to find the " Faucet  Fountain "

HOLLYWOOD  --
     Celebrities " Stars " are to be located along the Hollywood  Blvd. Sidewalk area
     Hollywood  Sign

HUNTINGTON   BEACH
     Great " Surfing  Beach "
     Is this the Best California Surfing ?
     Walk out on the Pier

JULIAN  --
     Quaint Village Atmosphere
     Apples , Apple Pie  and  Apple Cider during Apple Seaason

JUNE  LAKE  --  ( area )
     Camping , Fishing , Hiking , Relaxation ,
     Summer  and  Winter  Activities

KERNVILLE  --
     Fish , Hike , Camp , Rafting
     Visit the Fish  Hatchery

KINGSBURG  --
     Tea  Pot  shaped  water tower
     Enjoy the " Swedish  Village "  atmosphere
     Locate the Raisin Plant in town  --  maybe you can take a tour of the Raisin Plant facilities

LAGUNA  BEACH  --
     Many Art Galleries  --  " World  Class  Art "
     Rugged  Coastline

LAKE  ISABELLA  --
     Outdoor  Activities , Lake Recreation

LA  JOLLA  --
     Visit the Aquarium
      Shop and eat in the downtown area
     Some good Art  Galleries*

LANDCASTER  --
     Visit the California Poppy Fields ( Spring ) - Drive out of Landcaster to the area

LOMPOC  --
     Enjoy the Murals painted in this city

 LONE  PINE  --
     Make a " Base Camp " here  --  Hike up Mt.  Whitney  -- ( only for the Strong ) !

LOS  ALAMOS  --
     An interesting stop with some Antique  and  Collectibles  shopping
     Just up the road from Solvang

LOS  ANGELES  --
     Visit the discount clothing district in the vicinity of 12 th  and  Santee Streets
     Planaterium
     Zoo
     La  Brea  Tar  Pits  --  Dinosaur  Skeletons and more
     Museum Of Science and Industry
     Olivera  Street  --  Enjoy the early history of Los Angeles
     China  Town
     Sunset  Blvd.
     Watts  Towers
     Trains in Griffith Park  --  Travel  Town

LONG  BEACH  --
     Vincent Thomas Bridge between Long Beach  and  San  Pedro  --  View the port of Los Angeles
     Visit the Aquarium
     Once a year Car Race on city streets
     Visit the Queen Mary Ship

MENDOCINO  --
     Rugged  California  Coastline
     Art , Relaxation , Fun

MORO  BAY  --
     Shop , Eat , Relax , ( It's just fun to visit )
     Morro  Rock
     Have a good Fish  Diner

MOSS  LANDING  --
     An interesting place to explore

MONTEREY  --
     Visit the Aquarium
     Wharf  Area  --  Have Fun

MOUNTAINOUS   DRIVE  --  ( drive slow and enjoy the forest - take food and water )
     Drive from Kernville northward along the Kern River ( for awhile ) to Camp  Nelson
     and on out to Porterville

NAPLES  --
     Take  a Gondola  Boat  Ride
     Walk  along the canals and enjoy the Homes and Gardens in this community

NEWPORT   BEACH  --
     See the Dory  Fisherman
     Walk out on the Pier

ORANGE  --
     Antiques  and  Collectibles  Shopping
     See  the " Round-About Circular Plaza "  in the center of the town
     Come to town when they have the " International  Street  Fair "

PALM  SPRING  --
     Play  Golf
     See the town many Hollywood  Stars  have lived in
     Enjoy the pleasant winter weather
     Ride the Tram to the top of a nearby mountain area

PALOMAR  --  ( Mt. Palomar )
     Visit the 100  inch telescope

PERRIS  --
     See the old Street Cars

PISMO  BEACH  --
     Drive your car on the beach  --  ( at Oceano )
     See the nearby  SANDUNES
     Walk out on the Pier

PLACERVILLE  --
     Visit the Gold Mine

POMONA  --
     Go  to  the  " FAIR "
     Visit the downtown district where there are lots of Antiques and Collectibles shops

REDDING  --
     129  foot tall  Burney  Falls  --  On Hwy. # 89  aprox. 6 miles north of Hwy. # 299

SACRAMENTO  --
     State Capitol Building
     Old  Town  Sacramento
     Railroad  ( Train ) Museum
     Paddle  Wheeler  Boat  Ride
     State  Fair

SACRAMENTO  RIVER  --
     Drive along the river from  Martinez  to  Isleton and on to Courtland
     This is a nice Riverside drive for people exploring California

SAN  DIEGO  --
     Visit  Old  Town
     Coronado  Island
     Zoo
     Ride the electric train to Tijuana , Mexico
     Take a Boat Ride in the Harbor

SAN  FRANCISCO  --
     Lombard Street  --  The crookedest street in the World ?
     Ride the Cable Cars
     Golden  Gate  Park
     Aquarium
     Wharf  Area
     China  Town
     Golden  Gate  Bridge
     Oakland  Bay  Bridge
     Alcatraz  Island

SAN  JUAN   CAPISTRANO  --
     Visit  the Spanish  Mission
     Shop , Eat , Relax

SAN  LUIS  OBISPO  --
     Visit  the  Mission
     Visit  the  " Farmers  Market " on  downtown streets ( once a week - check for exact time and place )

SAN  PEDRO  --
     Visit the Aquarium

SANTA  MONICA  --
     Visit  3 rd  Street
     Walk out on the pier  --  There are some " Fun  Zone " type rides here

SANTA  BARBARA  --
     Zoo
     Walk out on the Pier
     Visit the Mission

SANTA  CRUZ  --
     Ocean Front Family Entertainment Boardwalk Area
     See the Monarch  Butterflies when they arrive
     Visit  the Wineries  in the area

SANTA  YNEZ  --
     Visit the Museum
      GAMBLING  --  At the nearby Indian Casino

SEAL  BEACH  --
     Shop , Eat , Relax
     Walk out on the Pier

SEQUOIA  NATIONAL  PARK  --
     Enjoy  seeing  the  Redwood  Trees

SOLVANG  --
     Enjoy this Danish  Village  Atmosphere
     Shop , Eat , Relax
     Visit  the Wineries in the area
     GAMBLING  --  At the nearby Indian Casino

SUMMER  LAND  --
     Shop , Eat , Explore
     Do some Antiques and Collectibles shopping

TAFT  --
     Visit the Oil  Museum

TEHACHAPI  --
     Enjoy watching the Tehachapi  Railroad Loop  --  Between Bakersfield and Tehachapi
     See the Windmills generating electricty
     Purchase apples during apple season

TEMECULA  --
     Enjoy the " Western  Theme  Town  Atmosphere "  --  Find Art , Antiques , Collectibles
     Visit  the Wineries in the area
     GAMBLING  --  At the nearby Indian Casino

THREE  RIVERS  --
     Interesting small town near the entrance to Sequoia  National  Park
     Camp , Vacation along the river

VENICE  --
     Go to the boardwalk  --  see the street entertainers

WASCO  --
     Lots of Roses are grown here
     I think they have some kind of Rose Festival here

WESTMINSTER  --
     Enjoy  " Little  Saigon "
     Shop , Eat , Have Fun

WILLITS  --
     Ride  the Train  To  The  Coast

WINERIES  --
     Solvang  Area , Santa  Cruz  Area , Temecula  Area , Boonville  Area , Napa / Sonoma  Area ,
     49 er  Hwy.  Area

WRIGHTWOOD  --
     Shop , Eat , Hike , Relax
     Winter  Sports  and  Summer  Activities

YOSEMITE  NATIONAL  PARK  --
     Hike , Fish , Camp , See the Waterfalls
     Yosemite Falls , Nevada  Falls , Vernal  Falls , Etc.

ZOOS  --
     San  Diego , Los  Angeles , Santa  Barbara , Santa  Ana , Fresno , Escondido , Atascadero ,
     San  Jose , Palm  Desert , Lodi , Oakland , Sacramento , San  Francisco , Eureka , Merced,

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