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Native trees1/27/2012Steve Summers
  Q: I've been told that there are only three indigenous trees in the Santa Barbara area -- oak, ...
  A: This is subject to debate, as well as how you define "tree", "native", and "Santa Barbara area". Is ...
Redwood National Park1/22/2012Ernest Tufft
  Q: I'm from Southern California and thought it would be time to explore the northern part of our great ...
  A: Good question, and unfortunately my advice may be dated. Crescent City is too far north, Eureka is ...
Road Tripping Senic CA Coast12/28/2011Jason Curodeau
  Q: My wife and I want to celebrate our 5 year anniversary by road tripping the scenic California coast. ...
  A: Tony & Jen Happy Anniversary. It is possible to do everything that you would like to do. The ...
Night court question re california11/6/2011Steve Summers
  Q: In the Night Court TV episode, "The Appartment", the character Dan Fielding states that his date ...
  A: This one's a bit out of the ordinary, and that episode is 27 years old. As I recall, the reason she ...
Newport Beach Whale Watching11/2/2011Steve Summers
  Q: When are the optimal times to go Whale Watching, specifically from Newport Beach? I'm not sure I ...
  A: I believe that we have passed peak whale watching season, as we are at the end of the blue whale ...
Pasadena area9/28/2011Steve Summers
  Q: I know Pasadena is a bit north of LA which you're familar with, but I'm starting a writing project ...
  A: There are a number of roads near Cal Tech that have some very nice homes. One of them is Orange ...
Disneyland Hotel8/25/2011Steve Summers
  Q: Are the renovations at Disneyland Hotel complete? If not, when will they be finished? We will be ...
  A: Renovations at the DLH are still ongoing. The Fantasy Tower is nearing completion, and there is ...
Our Visit to Yosemite/Carmel8/8/2011Ernest Tufft
  Q: I am hoping that you good give us some guidance regarding a visit we planto make in September. So ...
  A: Sorry if this is too late. The drive from Yosemite to San Luis Obispo takes you through the region ...
alternative Disneyland hotel8/1/2011Steve Summers
  Q: I am planning to bring my 10 yrs old son to Disneyland next June. Would like to ask which hotel is ...
  A: I'm guessing that you have been looking at the hotels that are in the Disneyland Resort, and finding ...
San Diego7/13/2011Ernest Tufft
  Q: We'll be visiting San Diego July 21-24. Can you recommend some "can't miss" attractions, ...
  A: Park the car downtown in the Gaslamp quarter and walk around for dining. Seaport Village, the USS ...
Carpinteria Site M2036/20/2011Steve Summers
  Q: I was wondering if you know much about site M203. I know it says than it will only fit up to 21 ...
  A: Always glad to help anyone who camps in my favorite campground. Just went there Memorial Day ...
Carpinteria Site M2036/20/2011Steve Summers
  Q: I was wondering if you know much about site M203. I know it says than it will only fit up to 21 ...
  A: 21 feet is the distance from the curb to the front edge of the campsite. You can hang over the back ...
Viral video of woman and seal (or sea lion?)6/4/2011Steve Summers
  Q: There's a video that's been making the rounds for the last few months, with the public swooning over ...
  A: I don't know who you've been mentioning it to, and I don't mean to insult any of your friends and ...
Photographic View of the Golden Gate Bridge5/29/2011Ernest Tufft
  Q: I am an amatuer shutterbug and would like to know the best place to take pics of the golden gate ...
  A: There are many places to take pics of the Golden Gate Bridge. On the San Francisco side, view from ...
CA coast road trip5/23/2011Ernest Tufft
  Q: My mother and I (both San Diegans) are taking a 7 day road trip in July up the CA coast. Neither ...
  A: Jaime, Seven days is plenty of time to enjoy the coast of California. I think that you will want ...
lake Tahoe/Yosemite5/4/2011Steve Summers
  Q: Where would you fly into to go to Lake Tahoe? I want to drive to Yosemite, any suggestions on ...
  A: Back in the day, I used to fly into South Lake Tahoe airport. But I've noticed that they have really ...
3 weeks family trip in CA4/29/2011Steve Summers
  Q: We are a family of 6 traveling to CA Jun 26th - July 18th. We have 3 boys (16, 13, 5) & a girl (9). ...
  A: 1. If you want to go the the geyser in Calistoga, you can do that after Tahoe, on your way to Napa ...
3 weeks family trip in CA4/28/2011Steve Summers
  Q: We are a family of 6 traveling to CA Jun 26th - July 18th. We have 3 boys (16, 13, 5) & a girl (9). ...
  A: Now that IS quite a trip. First of all, I need to tell you that Old Faithful geyser is in ...
phoenix to napa valley4/14/2011Ernest Tufft
  Q: im in australia and in october i will be visiting my brother who currently lives in pheonix and will ...
  A: I would love to visit Australia, and hope to do so in the future. Sorry for the delay in answering ...
San Diego4/1/2011Steve Summers
  Q: My flight arrives at LAX at about 4:15 p.m. and I will be heading to San Diego. Should I stay in LA ...
  A: The neares Olive Garden is in Manhattan Beach, about 3 miles south of the airport. It's in the ...
San Diego3/31/2011Steve Summers
  Q: My flight arrives at LAX at about 4:15 p.m. and I will be heading to San Diego. Should I stay in LA ...
  A: By the time you get out of the airport, you will be right in the middle of evening rush. Traffic, ...
Blaboa fun zone from Disneyland3/23/2011Steve Summers
  Q: We will be in Anaheim April 25-30 staying at the Anaheim Fairfield inn.We are not planning on going ...
  A: Are you sure you don't want to rent a car? The kids WILL enjoy the Balboa Fun Zone, but not the long ...
CA Beaches allowing Tents3/16/2011Steve Summers
  Q: I don't want to drag an RV 'round with gas at $4...so my Honda and a tent is my plan...but tell me ...
  A: There are only a few places where you can legally camp... and only one or two where you can actually ...
Lodging in Beach Cities area2/24/2011Steve Summers
  Q: Where would you recommend staying on the beach in the Hermosa, Redondo, Manhattan Beach areas. We ...
  A: I've never actually stayed at the Sea Sprite. It looks like an older property, but the location is ...
San Diego day trips2/18/2011Ernest Tufft
  Q: my family will be in Carlsbad from feb 23-march 8. We will spend some time at the zoo, sea world, ...
  A: Jennifer, I thought I had already sent out this message. Sorry for the delay. I recommend that ...
Question about driving laws in California2/12/2011Jason Curodeau
  Q: I am a brain injury survivor, and I believe that I was told something about driving in the state of ...
  A: Jen, First of all I would like to apologize for the late reply, I have been out of town for several ...
San Diego to Yosemite2/7/2011Ernest Tufft
  Q: My husband and I are spending 2 weeks in CA in July. Flying into San Diego,hiring a car and ...
  A: This is a good question Mary because the route between San Diego/LA and Yosemite generally cuts ...
San Diego to Yosemite2/7/2011Jason Curodeau
  Q: we are flying to San Diego in July,hiring a car and travelling up to Yosemite, on to San Francisco ...
  A: Mary, I would take I-15 north out of San Diego then merge onto the 395 in victorville. This will ...
LA Concert Venues2/2/2011Steve Summers
  Q: What are the largest open air concert stadiums in the Los Angeles/Hollywood area?
  A: The largest would be Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Irvine (Capacity 16,085) Greek Theater, Los ...
weekend lake trip1/27/2011Jason Curodeau
  Q: I live around Irvine lake and I am looking for a lake with cabins or any sort of lodging besides ...
  A: Kathy, It will be a little tough to find a lake within 2 hours from Lake Irvine. I am assuming that ...
travel question1/17/2011Jason Curodeau
  Q: Where going to travel to california in march the 7 thru the 14. Were going to stay in the county of ...
  A: Anjelica, Did you mean San Bernardino county? I don't know of any San Bunrndeio county in ...
California travel- Nappa Valley or travel the coast1/13/2011Ernest Tufft
  Q: My husband and I have a five day trip planned in California. We intended on flying in to San ...
  A: I'm not sure what experience persuaded your husband's friend that the world-class tourist ...
lakes1/12/2011Ernest Tufft
  Q: Greetings, I am looking for a lake close to Carlsbad that I can take my family. I have kids between ...
  A: Amr, I'll assume you are referring to Carlsbad, California, which is located midway between LA and ...
california coastal trip1/7/2011Ernest Tufft
  Q: We live in MD and would like to fly to San Franscio and take a seven or eight day trip down the ...
  A: What a great trip you have planned! Spend 3 days in San Francisco (not "Frisco", locals call it ...
pacific coast driving holiday1/7/2011Jason Curodeau
  Q: G'day Jason, We are two Aussie partners of 40 years of age we plan to do a road trip from San ...
  A: Brett, There are many places to swim sount of San Francisco. There are also a myriad of hiking and ...
How Was Mount Madonna in Northern California Made ?12/26/2010Ernest Tufft
  Q: I've Been Wondering now for a very long time how this dangerous road was formed and when was it made ...
  A: Alexxis, I spent the first 10 years of my life living in Gilroy, many years ago, and recall the ...
RE: San Francisco12/5/2010Ernest Tufft
  Q: I would like to visit San Francisco sometime next summer. Do you know how I can go about finding ...
  A: Try visiting Virtualtourist.com and read the tips for travel provided there. There are a large ...
travel to san francisco by train11/30/2010Jason Curodeau
  Q: what advice would you give on what kind of impression to give US customs of my intention to travel ...
  A: Peter That's an interesting question. Personallly I would just tell them I am travelling for leisure ...
what to see in LA11/23/2010Ernest Tufft
  Q: Hey, my friend is coming to LA from out of country and i have couple questions about what to see in ...
  A: You have a good list of things to do in LA, some of which I have not even done. For more ...
legoland11/15/2010Ernest Tufft
  Q: we will be visiting both anaheim and san diego. How far is legoland from either of these places. ...
  A: Use http://california.legoland.com/plan/directions/ for detailed help with this. Legoland is 1 hour ...

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I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I`ve lived in the Valley, west side, east side, and South Bay, so I`m an expert on getting around town. I`m knowledgeable about all of the Southern California tourist attractions. I am also an expert on state beaches in Southern California, and have an expansive camping background. No relocation/moving questions, please.

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I have lived in Southern California my entire life. I'm a "local", with expert knowledge of Southern California. I've done a lot of extensive traveling to NorCal, so I can provide answers about northern California as a visitor, and southern California as a local.

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Not that this matters, but since it's required, I have a Bachelor's Degree. I also have a Master's Degree in the University of Life.

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