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California Coast

A trip from July 29, 2006 to August 09, 2006, travelling to Hermosa Beach, San Diego, San Juan Capistrano …
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San Diego, Hermosa Beach, Solvang, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, San Simeon, Carmel, Monterey, Big Sur, San Francisco, Hollywood, San Diego
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San Francisco, San Diego...
Day:
07/29/2006 to 08/09/2006
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Sat 07/29/06 (day 1) - Hermosa Beach, San Diego, San Juan Capistrano, Newport Beach

In 76 trips
Quality Inn And Suites Hermosa Beach
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The Quality Inn and Suites offers affordable accommodations in Hermosa Beach, CA, approximately six miles from …
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Quality Inn And Suites Hermosa Beach
901 Aviation Blvd
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
United States
310-374-2666
Sat Jul 29 12:00am - Sun Jul 30 12:00am
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Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
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This mission is an artifact of North American history. California's first church, it was founded in 1769 by Father J …
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Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
10818 San Diego Mission Road
San Diego, CA 92108
United States
+1 619 283 7319
Sat Jul 29 6:00am - Sat Jul 29 11:00pm
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Mission Beach
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Near the man-made islands of Mission Bay, this beach runs along Mission Boulevard and boasts a fabulous boardwalk. O …
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Mission Beach
Mission Blvd and Portsmouth Ct
San Diego, CA 92109
United States
+1 619 235 1169
Sat Jul 29 6:00am - Sat Jul 29 11:00pm
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Balboa Park
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The world-renowned San Diego Zoo is only one part of this magnificent 1,200-acre city park that was built for the 19 …
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Balboa Park
1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
+1 619 239 0512
Sat Jul 29 6:00am - Sat Jul 29 12:00pm
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Mission San Juan Capistrano
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Historic Mission San Juan Capistrano is a California icon. Perhaps most famous for visits from its annual guests of …
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26801 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
United States
+1 949 234 1300
Sat Jul 29 12:00pm - Sat Jul 29 6:00pm
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Newport Pier
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Newport Pier is the perfect place for a stroll and dinner at one of the restaurants, like Ruby's at the end of …
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McFadden Place and Ocean Front Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
United States
+1 949 644 3309 (information)
Sat Jul 29 6:00pm - Sun Jul 30 12:00am
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Hermosa City Beach
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This is generally considered one of the top beaches in the Los Angeles area. Hermosa is quite similar to its neighbo …
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Pier Avenue at Hermosa Avenue
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
United States
+1 310 832 1179
Sat Jul 29 10:00pm - Sat Jul 29 11:00pm
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Sun 07/30/06 (day 2) - Solvang, Venice, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara

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Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge
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Low-rise Motor Inn with a Danish lodge ambience, continental breakfast, modern guest facilities; near shops and …
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Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge
1711 Mission Dr
Solvang, CA 93463
United States
805-688-3277
Sun Jul 30 12:00am - Mon Jul 31 12:00am
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Venice City Beach
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As far as all-around entertainment value, it's hard to beat this place. This is mainly due to the fact that it is in …
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1531 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, CA 90291
United States
Sun Jul 30 6:00am - Sun Jul 30 12:00pm
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Santa Monica Drive-in At The Pier
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Santa Monica Pier is host to the annual summer "drive-in" movie event. All Santa Monica Visitor Centers provide tick …
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Santa Monica Drive-in At The Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90407
United States
+1 310 264 4274
Sun Jul 30 12:00pm - Sun Jul 30 6:00pm
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Old Mission Santa Barbara
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One of the most beautiful missions in the state, this was the tenth of 21 Franciscan missions in California and it o …
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2201 Laguna Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
United States
805-682-4713
Sun Jul 30 6:00pm - Mon Jul 31 12:00am
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Mon 07/31/06 (day 3) - Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo

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Inn at Morro Bay
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On 4,000 acres just inside Morro Bay State Park, this inn offers visitors a true coastal hideaway of unsurpassed …
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Inn at Morro Bay
60 State Park Rd
Morro Bay, CA 93442
United States
805-772-5651
Mon Jul 31 12:00am - Tue Aug 1 12:00am
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Hearst Castle
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One of the most popular visitor destinations in California, this historic castle is a 55 mile drive from Pismo …
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750 Hearst Castle Road
Pismo Beach, CA 93452
United States
805-927-2020
Mon Jul 31 6:00am - Mon Jul 31 11:00pm
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Elephant Seal Watching
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Watch the habits of the Elephant Seals along the beach areas during daylight hours during February and March.
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250 San Simeon Avenue, Suite 3B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
United States
805-924-1628
Mon Jul 31 6:00am - Mon Jul 31 11:00pm
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Farmers Market
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Open every Thursday, except Thanksgiving, this market provides fun for the entire family. The county's freshest …
Shopping
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
United States
805-541-0286
Mon Jul 31 6:00am - Mon Jul 31 11:00pm
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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

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Mon Jul 31 6:00am - Mon Jul 31 11:00pm
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Tue 08/01/06 (day 4) - Monterey, Big Sur, Carmel

In 177 trips
Best Western Beach Resort Monterey
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***Dear Valued Guest: The construction of the eco-friendly seawall will start July 13, 2008 and finish on December …
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Best Western Beach Resort Monterey
2600 Sand Dunes Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
United States
831-394-3321
Tue Aug 1 12:00am - Wed Aug 2 12:00am
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
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This park features redwood, tan oak, madrone, chaparral, and an 80-foot waterfall that drops from granite cliffs …
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37028 Highway 1
Big sur, CA 93920
United States
831-667-2315
Tue Aug 1 6:00am - Tue Aug 1 12:00pm
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Carmel Mission
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Also known as Mission Carmel Basilica and more formally, as Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo, this was th …
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Carmel Mission
3080 Rio Road
Carmel, CA 93923
United States
+1 831 624 1271
Tue Aug 1 6:00am - Tue Aug 1 12:00pm
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
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This is one of the best designed aquariums going. A unique feature is the two-story tank, home to a kelp forest in w …
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
United States
+1 831 648 4800
Tue Aug 1 12:00pm - Tue Aug 1 6:00pm
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Old Fisherman's Wharf
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With many excellent restaurants, guided tours, and interesting shops, this landmark has something for everybody. Whe …
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Old Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf and Olivier Street
Monterey, CA 93940
United States
Tue Aug 1 6:00pm - Wed Aug 2 12:00am
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Wed 08/02/06 (day 5) - San Francisco, Santa Cruz

In 454 trips
Argonaut Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
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The Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco, a luxury boutique Kimpton Hotel in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf is located …
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Argonaut Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
495 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
415-563-0800
Wed Aug 2 12:00am - Sat Aug 5 12:00am
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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California's only beachside amusement park, this thrilling place offers over 30 exciting rides for the whole family …
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400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
+1 831 423 5590
Wed Aug 2 6:00am - Wed Aug 2 12:00pm
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plain.goddess (View plain.goddess's trips)
This seems like an enjoyable iteniary. One I would like to have in store for my self! City destinations are perfect for a short view.
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A Yahoo! Contributor
This is an awesome trip full of various activities and attractions. It makes it worth while going all the way to the west coast.
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joanhanson@btinterne... (View joanhanson@btinterne...'s trips)
i wentto monteray bay and fell in love and didnot want to go home back to the uk
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