Forum: California

Anyone have some advice on planning a wine country honeymoon? I've been told that Napa is a little pretentious and I should head to Sonoma instead...we are going next fall. Can't wait!

Greetings, My wife and I will be celebrating our 5 year anniversary in 2012 and we're taking a trip to Vegas/San Diego. I have been to Vegas many times, as I have family there but this time I want to see San Diego. Our plan is to fly into Vegas...

We will probably have a lay over of about 4 hours, before flying back home. Is there anything we can see/do within that short period of time that isn't too far from the airport?

This is such an amazing site. After weeks of going through the net on locations, hotels, etc, I am so excited at the prospect of receiving travel advice from real travellers. My family will be going to Berkeley (first time) to attend our son's...

Hey everyone! Myself and 11 other friends are trying to plan a camping trip for the weekend of July 23rd. We're a bunch of (polite) college students who want to camp somewhere that allows us to talk into the wee hours of the morning without being...

Hi there. My hubby and I are trying to get back into camping. I LOVE camping on the river but don't know of any good places in Northern California. Any ideas? Suggestions? We would like to be right on the water if possible. Would greatly...

If you have been in California in the month of April (yes, I know weather can change) within the last two years, can you give me a general idea of what the high/lows of temperatures are there, especially around the Catalina Island area? brneyes

One of my favorite new SoCal travel destinations is The Grammy Museum (in downtown LA)! I just found out about a really cool exhibit opening there on April 5th - so I'm even more stoked for my next visit! The exhibit features arts and artifacts ...

Hi all - I'm planning a solo trip for October-ish and there quite a few things I still need to figure out. Here's what I do know: I'm starting in San Francisco (with everything I've read and heard, theres a good chance I just may stay there for...

I just read where someone mentioned the name/term AIRPORT IN THE SKY RUNWAY. If you know anything about this or the term/name, please advise. This name/term was listed as one of the things to see/do in Catalina Island. brneyes

Hello We are going to Anaheim from San Diego and are wondering whether to go worry free by bus or to rent a car and go at our own pace If we rent a car,can you let me know the best route to take and the approximate time frame (without stops)...

Has anyone been through here lately? We came by in Janurary 2006 and the owners said he hoped to have gas by the spring.He had bought the entire town and was going to rebuild it.Ill be traveling back next month and wanted to have a heads up on what...

We are planning on cruising from San Diego in April of this year. It looks like we might have a few hours (2 - 4) of layover at the airport. If you have been to the San Diego Airport within the past year, is there something (within walking...

heading down to san diego soon and would like a seafood place that isn't over priced. I know we can find them in the tourist area but would like one with locals. small is fine also. thanks

I don't know where to put this question, so I thought I would start here, and perhaps "someone" might have an answer. I like the Independent Traveler forum, but the only thing I notice, "unless" I overlooked it, there is no area where the...

so i'm gonna b in LA for the Summer...Disneyland & Six Flags r a few of the things we will be doing....we r plannin on doin LOTS of shoppin... i want to go to The Grove, Rodeo Drive, The Beverly Center, Camarillo & a few other places...should i...

Musical festivals are one of the few things that I enjoy the most. Being a drummer myself, I love performing at music festivals. These days I am waiting for July 31st when the La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest 2009 will begin. This year over 70...

Hi all, Will be going to Plymouth for the fireworks on new years eve at the Amador County fairgrounds, want to tour and do some wine tasting at the new winerys outside of town is there any motels in the area and is there more to do besides seeing...

Recently I have been exchanging messages with travelers from other countries... I had of couple of thoughts based on those conversations and on a fast road trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles this last weekend... First of all we are a big...

ISO: coat that sais San Franscico with the golden gate bridge on it and it was 20.00 around two or three years ago when we were in San Franscico and the shop was around Hyde St pier. Does anyone have a name of a store that sells these coasts? It...

We are planning on cruising "out of" Los Angeles next year. If you have been to Catalina Island or Ensenada (they say it is the same as Baja), would you let me know the pros/cons of either of these locations? Our time will be limited, but...

Hi, all. Im planning to visit U.S. next month. My first stop will be L.A. I'll be arriving around 7:00pm (Dec 14) at LAX then will be leaving around 6:00pm by 17th. My itinerary is to see Hollywood/Beverly Hills, Melrose ave. rodeo drive then maybe...

I am an ardent fan of jazz music. And I am planning to go to San Diego to attend San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival. It is going to take place from November 25 to 29. Musicians play to all kinds of music here from traditional jazz, swing...

I just got this new guidebook called California Camping and it is awesome. There are over 1500 places to camp in the book, with detailed descriptions and everything. I picked one of the campsites out of the book randomly to visit and it was so...

I took part in the Carlsbad Village Street Faire held in the month of May and I was left spellbound by the sheer variety of vendors from around the world. There were some 900 unique vendors with a little bit of everything right from clothing,...