Santa Barbara is a popular weekender for Los Angeles locals, just two hours north of the big city. It's a peaceful beachside getaway with loads of character, and loads of interesting tourist attractions. If you're planning a a Santa Barbara vacation, be sure to check out this Quick Travel Guide to Santa Barbara.
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One of the wildest and finest areas of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, here you will find gorgeous meadows, black bears and the worlds largest trees. In fact 5 of the top 10 biggest trees in the world (by volume) are in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park. But what are the Top 5 Attractions in Sequoia?
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Sequoia National Park is home to 5 of the 10 largest trees in the world, the Giant Sequoia trees. It is also the place to go to see black bears, gorgeous meadows and groves of Giant Sequoia Trees. Before you go check out this Quick Travel Guide to Sequoia National Park.
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Santa Barbara is famous for its wide beaches and stunning natural beauty. Just 2 hours drive north of Los Angeles, this coastal location is the perfect getaway for anyone seeking a beautiful beachside getaway with easy access from Los Angeles.
This area enjoys pleasant temperatures all year round aka Mediterranean climate, and has lots of gorgeous Spanish architecture. Santa Barbara...
San Fransisco is an amazing place to visit. The city is home to a little bit of everything. Set along the Pacific Ocean, with the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, this is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. It also has many wonderful family activities such as Alcatraz Island and Fisherman’s wharf. So it’s no wonder...
It seemed like we'd been planning a trip to California for a lifetime. We knew it's one of the most amazing places in the Unites States for a road trip. Ours was the Classic LA to San Fransisco road trip along Highway 1. We also included a detour into the spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains to see Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks and then back...
Southern California wildlife was the highlight of our amazing California Road Trip. We never in our wildest dreams expected to see such an abundance of wonderful wildlife in Southern California! And one of our wildlife highlights was seeing the San Simeon Seals. Right after our visit to Hearst Castle we stopped off at the San Simeon Elephant Seal rookery...
Yosemite National Park is a national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is known for majestic waterfalls, giant hanging valleys, magnificent lakes and domes. Next time you visit Yosemite, you should check the weather conditions before you go using a smart Yosemite webcam.
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Southern California is a great spot for a road trip. We did the Highway 1 Classic Road Trip through California, and found some amazing stops along the way. One of our most amazing stops was Hearst Castle, which is located along some of the most beautiful Pacific coastline stretches of California Highway 1.
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Housekeeping Camp Yosemite is the ideal place to take your family when staying in Yosemite National Park. You can wake up to the sound of the rushing water of the Merced River, and the cheerful chirping of the birds. The best thing about camping at Housekeeping is that whilst you are camping outdoors, you avoid the hassle...
