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| Campground Reservations at Yosemite for 2010 | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I am planning a trip to Yosemite in early June of 2010, and am planning to stay at Upper Pines ... A: Circle January 15 on your calendar. Set your alarm clock for 6:00 AM Pacific time, and set a backup ...
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| Attraction parks | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I am going to travel to California with my husband and 3 years old boy for Christmas vacation. We ... A: Fortunately, schools are out during that time, and a number of people are on vacation. So the ...
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| 5 days in March | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Steve We live in western Canada and would like to go someplace warm in the U.S. for five days.A lot ... A: The Governator is on Canadian TV? Wow, things must be worse than I thought. LOL. Loew's and ...
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| Attraction parks | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I am going to travel to California with my husband and 3 years old boy for Christmas vacation. We ... A: Sorry for the delay, but you caught me on a weekend when I was out of town, and I didn't put my All ...
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| Reunion for old friends | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I was searching online for info on where to have a mini (weekend) reunion for a bunch of us who used ... A: If you want to stay around the Disneyland Resort, I have a couple of hotels I recommend to people. I ...
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| El Capitan State Beach | 9/19/2009 |
Q: We will be camping at El Capitan State Beach in two weeks. My question is, do you happen to know ... A: The fire pits at El Cap are EXACTLY the same as at Carp: round metal pits. I don't know the exact ...
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| strategy for Yosemite camping | 9/8/2009 |
Q: Will be there Sept 2010, plan to try online reservations at 9 am first day and assume will not get ... A: I might offer up this strategy: On April 15 (May 15 if you arriving after Sept 15), you need to be ...
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| Group Campsite Needed for group of 100 | 8/30/2009 |
Q: we are trying to plan a weekend camping trip for a church group of approximately 100 people. The ... A: I certainly can assist. The best place to get a group campsite that large is at El Capitan State ...
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| camping wedding | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My name is Meghan and I am engaged. My fiance and i would like to rent out a camp site in ... A: Congratulations on your engagement. For such a campsite, your best bet would be to book the group ...
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| places to go | 8/18/2009 |
Q: we'll be in socal for 2 weeks this November and I was just wondering if you know of any must see ... A: There are literally hundreds of things to do here in LA. Here is my list of “must sees”. Visit as ...
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| beach bon fire | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I am planning for my daughter's eighteen's birthday. I am looking for beach with bon fire,close to ... A: There are only a limited number of beaches in LA and Orange County where you can have a bonfire in a ...
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| SF- Yosemite-LA | 8/11/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are arriving in San Franciso from NY around mid day on Tuesday after labor day, ... A: There's not a whole lot on the way to Yosemite... it's quite a long drive, and takes me 5-6 hours. ...
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| RV trip | 8/8/2009 |
Q: planning rv trip from san francisco to la via yosemite. thought we would do 3 nights in yosemite and ... A: Always glad to answer this type of question. It's actually a very nice trip. I don't know where ...
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| camping | 8/7/2009 |
Q: We want to have a family camping, before we send our child to college. We did couple of camping when ... A: Since we don't have much in the way of rivers, we're either going to have to go with lakes, or head ...
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| Camping near LA | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My husband and two kids just moved to Redondo Beach. My in-laws are coming to visit/babysit and my ... A: Any type of camping is going to be popular with families. Unless of course, you get an RV and go to ...
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| vending & camping | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I'm planning on coming to Venice beach in early August to sell beach wear on the boardwalk. I have a ... A: Setting up in Venice Beach can be very dangerous. Some of the venders there are rather unstable. I'm ...
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| vacation | 7/15/2009 |
Q: My mother and sister in law are staying for 2 weeks, and my husband and I are taking most of this ... A: I wish I knew where you've been taking your relatives, so I could leave those out. But here's my ...
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| Beach wedding reception | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I'm getting married in Las Vegas next April, but planning on holding a very casual reception when we ... A: Just a warning up front: Beach weddings/receptions can be VERY pricy. Be prepared for some sticker ...
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| best days to visit the parks in July | 6/10/2009 |
Q: we will be coming to LA 2nd week of July for 9 days. Planning 2 days disney, 1 day universal, 1 day ... A: Traditionally, Tuesday and Wednesday are the least crowded days of the week. However, in July, there ...
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| Lego Land | 6/3/2009 |
Q: First of all, thank you very much for your advice on our Disneyland trip. We had a wonderful time ... A: It's nice of you to write back and let me know how things went. It's 60 miles to Legoland from ...
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| S. California beaches | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Besides Huntington State and Bolsa Chica Bch. what other So. Cal. beaches have fire pits? A: It's a pretty short list: Dockweiler (747's fly directly overhead) Cabrillo (If any beach could be ...
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| group camping with 300 girl scouts in LA area | 5/26/2009 |
Q: Steve, I am trying to locate a campground that could accommodate 300 girl scouts for a camporee this ... A: The largest public group campground that I'm familiar with is at El Capitan State Beach, which will ...
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| Camping in a hot desert or a cool Mountain over a Holiday weekend | 5/17/2009 |
Q: we are coming from the San Fernando Valley on early Fri. of Memorial Weekend. We have reserved ... A: One of the most disappointing things that can happen to someone on a holiday weekend is driving all ...
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| travel times | 5/4/2009 |
Q: How far is lax from John Wayne airport? A: LAX is 42 miles from SNA (John Wayne Airport) in Orange County, down the notoriously slow 405. They ...
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| california vacation | 5/3/2009 |
Q: i am planning to go on a vacation to California for about a week sometime in July. The problem is, ... A: That's a bit of a tough question. I believe the phrase "You can't have it all" pretty much sums it ...
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| LA to San Francisco drive | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My husband and are first time visitors to the California from Sydney are are keen to drive from LA ... A: That might really be pushing it a bit. It's about 4 hours from LA to San Luis Obispo. That's if you ...
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| Seaworld Dolphin Discovery | 3/9/2009 |
Q: we're from New Zealand and will be visiting Anaheim in early May 2009 for 8 days. On one of those 8 ... A: Unfortunately, the way shows are set up, you generally have to rush from show to show. However, the ...
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| Beach Camping in So Cal | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am organizing a family reunion here in California for my family, consisting of 12 adults and 23 ... A: If you want the beach, the best one is Carpinteria. They have a number of group campsites, which you ...
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| Not enough time | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My partner and I are both 21 and are visiting USA in June/July and need some help! We fly into LA at ... A: This is quite a challenge. My thought would be to go north to south, staying in Hollywood for ...
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| Toluca Lake pollution | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I currently live in Pasadena, and am suffering with problems and allergies due to the pollution. I ... A: Toluca Lake is closer to the ocean, and is more subject to ocean breezes than Pasadena. The San ...
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| camping along the coast in April | 2/17/2009 |
Q: What are your suggestions for someone camping along the coast (with a 6 year old) in April. SF-LA. ... A: Sorry for the delay, my email's been out a couple days. If you have seen my other answers, you know ...
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| Travel in Southern CA | 2/10/2009 |
Q: My wife & I are planning on spending a couple of weeks in CA starting in San Diego. We've never been ... A: If you are starting in San Diego, I shall defer to the Jedi Master of San Diego, Local Wally. He has ...
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| Going to... | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have a cousin who lives in Compton, California. We are really close but we haven't seen each ... A: It's not as bad as the stereotype/reputation. Sure, there is crime there, but there is crime ...
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| fast sightseeing in LA | 2/7/2009 |
Q: we don't have much time but want to go to Hollywood Blvd.-- chinese theater, kodak, walk of stars, ... A: If you are on Sunset, you might as well just turn left on Highland, then another left onto Hollywood ...
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| PCH | 2/7/2009 |
Q: we are staying in Santa Barbara, and want to travel to Santa Monica on the PCH. Do you know the ... A: Oxnard Blvd is the exit you want... it's clearly marked as highway 1. Once you get to Wooley Rd, ...
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| Universal, Disnelyland, Seaworld, SD Zoo in 6 days | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I am planning our family trip (husband and me, 2 kids ages 6/8) to CA, arrive Fri Feb 6- depart Fri ... A: If you are staying at the Hilton, you can pretty much walk to Disneyland, Downtown Disney, and ...
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| Camping "in style" in California | 1/27/2009 |
Q: a while ago I read an article on CNN online about some camping sites/companies that provide camping ... A: I'm familiar with most of the campgrounds in California, but don't know of any that will carry your ...
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| Camping up to Northern California | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I am looking for some places to stop and camp from Los Angeles up to Carmel in the middle of ... A: I can definitely recommend Carpinteria State Beach. Check out some of my other answers for more ...
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| Hello Steve | 1/5/2009 |
Q: How was your Christmas and New Years? Ours was and seems to be getting better every year.We are so ... A: That is certainly high praise, indeed. For those of you reading this, you now have an unsolicited ...
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| Travel Plans | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I'm coming to California in April / May. 4 Nights San Francisco - I then want to drive up to ... A: The drive from Yosemite to Death Valley is INDEED a long one if 120 is closed. It may not be open by ...
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| beach camping | 12/3/2008 |
Q: i have an RV and really want to stay on the beach somewhere near San Diego. Safe would be good :) ... A: Campland on the Bay is, as it's name implies, on Mission Bay. It doest have a small beach, and some ...
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| activities for visiting teenagers from the UK | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I've got family coming from the UK in DEC for two weeks. I will have an 11, 15 and 17 year old to ... A: There are literally hundreds of things to do here in LA. Here is my list of “must sees”. Visit as ...
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| Beach near Disneyland | 10/2/2008 |
Q: We are going to Disneyland on October 12-16. We would also like to go to a beach. We have 2 kids 6 & ... A: I would recommend Huntington Beach: You have 3 choices for beaches, all of which are good: ...
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| Southern California Culture Project. | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I was born and raise here in Southern California. I have a project for my communications class, it’s ... A: SoCal is a huge melting pot of cultures. We have so many traditions in our lives, we sometimes take ...
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| Beach wedding | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My fiance and are dreaming of a late day beach wedding in southern california where we can have the ... A: I think the best place to have a wedding on the beach in SoCal is Laguna Beach. You can check out ...
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| Disneyland | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I'm writing from Johannesburg, South Africa and I will be in Los Angeles for 5 nights with my little ... A: Those are some very good questions. However, I have some good answers for you. 1. Most people ...
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| Trip to CA - drive along the coast | 8/11/2008 |
Q: We are traveling to CA on October 12 - 17. We will be in Disneyland for 4 days (we are traveling ... A: Funny you should ask this. As you typed it, I was driving the "scenic route" along the coast. I've ...
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| Californa RV Travelling | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me out. We are travelling from Scotland to San Francisco this September 08. I ... A: I hope you aren't driving the RV from Scotland. LOL. To get from Malibu to LA, the best way is to ...
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| group camping area | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I am looking to find a group camping area preferably a beach area to reserve for July 2009 for about ... A: There are several group campsites that come to mind: El Capitan State Beach- North of Santa ...
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| San Clemente or Doheny? | 7/28/2008 |
Q: We went the 2nd week in June and had a great time. Our only problem with Carp was the foggy chilly ... A: I'm SO glad you had a good time. Sorry you had fog, but that's the norm during that time of year ...
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| Beachfront camping | 7/22/2008 |
Q: This question was asked earlier, but I have just a little change to it. I want to go beach front ... A: My specialty is Southern California Beach camping. There isn't much in and around LA proper, since ...
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| Looking for more camping spots | 7/18/2008 |
Q: Hey Stevo it's us the girl squirrels, We have officially made carp our family tradition.this time we ... A: Glad to hear you had a nice time... Many of the beaches like Carp are booked solid all summer. It ...
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| Camping on the way to Napa | 7/16/2008 |
Q: My family is planning a trip to Napa. We are driving up from Orange County on a Friday afternoon. We ... A: Tricky question, this one. If you go straight up I5, you can get there in 424 miles, in about 6 ...
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| Route from LA to Santa Barbara | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I'm flying into Los Angeles on July 21st and spending the night in Santa Barbara before traveling ... A: It really depends on what time of day you are flying in. If you are driving north in the afternoon, ...
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| Vegas to Yosemite including Death Valley | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I am planning a trip from Las Vegas to Yosemite including Death Valley. My intension is reaching San ... A: That's a good trip, but the weather will definitely be a factor. Once the snows come to the Sierras, ...
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| Reservation at Yosemite | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to get a reservation at Yosemite Housekeeping Camp for a while but have not been ... A: Welcome to my world. We're all in the same boat. I wish I could say that there's a secret to getting ...
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| california vacation | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am travelling with three teenagers to California. I am from Canada and I will be landing in San ... A: Between San Francisco and LA, you have some very nice scenery along the coast. I would almost ...
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| 1 night near the port NCL cruise | 6/21/2008 |
Q: There will be a family of 5 of us, youngest 13 cruising on NCL, out of LA. What is the best place to ... A: Unfortunately, the port of Los Angeles at San Pedro is not exactly a tourist destination. There ...
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| Beach Tent Camping | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Steve, I have been surfing the internet for the past couple of days and I am having a very hard ... A: There are a number of beach campsites, close to surf spots. The two that come to mind are San Elijo ...
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| Overnight parking | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I am in San Jose Ca, and I am heading to Las Vegas for my July 4 vacation. My wife wants to see ... A: Unfortunately, the streets around Universal are some of the busiest in the city. Parking lots are ...
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| San Francisco to L.A in an RV | 6/13/2008 |
Q: We are a family from England GB picking up an RV in San Francisco and travelling to L.A we have the ... A: Yosemite is not to be missed. Unfortunately, it is a ways inland. I've done the trip before, so it's ...
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| TRAVELLING ENQUIRIES | 6/13/2008 |
Q: We are living in Australia and my wife and I will be flying from Vancouver to San Francisco mid/late ... A: There is no airport in or around Yosemite. The closest is Fresno (FAT, although they have petitioned ...
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| San Diego to San Francisco | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My husband and I will be traveling early August from San Diego to San Francisco. We have been to ... A: Yes, you can do it in 2 days. SD to Capo is about 1.5 hours. The mission is a nice 2 hour jaunt. ...
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| Beach Camping with Children | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I've read about your answer on the Carpenteria State Beach campsite. Wondering if it is first come ... A: Carpinteria is by reservation only. You need to go to www.reserveamerica.com. Frankly, I doubt you ...
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| camping places | 6/5/2008 |
Q: my family and I wanted to have a holiday in los angeles,las vegas and san francisco but wondered if ... A: There are a number of RV parks and resorts in these areas, but not in the city center. The most ...
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| Moving to the L.A. area | 6/4/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I are moving to the L.A. area. She wants to become an actress so we need to be ... A: Spencer, I'm sorry to have to do this to you, but it's time for a reality check. I'll do this in the ...
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| tour california | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I hope U can help! myself and 5 others all from Ireland are planning a trip to California this ... A: Unfortunately, there are only a couple RV parks in the Laguna Beach area. One is Doheney State ...
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| beach camping/pop up | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Living in Scottsdale, studying at Agape in Culver City for summer. Considering a pop-up for myself ... A: Dockweiler is the only beach RV park in LA County. It's run by the county. I'm not sure about the ...
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| travelling in an R V in california | 5/19/2008 |
Q: We plan to stay in LA for four days then move on to Los vegas. Was wondering how you get around ... A: October is an excellent time to tour SoCal and southern Nevada. However, I don't envy you learning ...
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| Trip down the coast | 5/16/2008 |
Q: As someone who was born and raised in L.A., I'm embarrased to say that I've never done the ... A: Nice trip, let me see if I can give you the benefit of my experience. Usually, we do this trip on a ...
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| bike paths | 5/10/2008 |
Q: i live in palm springs, and would like to spend a weekend at la county coast, utilizing the bike ... A: Sadly, there is no continuous bike path along the beach. The only ones that come close are the San ...
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| visiting LA for first time!!! | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Good morning from Memphis!!! Me and my mother will be taking a vacation together to LA the end of ... A: One of the trademarks of LA is that everyone drives cars. The main reason is that everything is so ...
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| tent camping in california | 4/28/2008 |
Q: We are a family of five with three grown up children (20, 20, 22 years old). We come from the ... A: Perhaps you could do that back in the 70's, but no longer. In the summertime, people in California ...
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| dogs and fishing | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I live in Escondido ca. and have been searching for a lake my wife and I can take our dog to and do ... A: Here we are in SoCal, enjoying the sunshine and lack of rain. And yet, people wonder why there are ...
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| tent trailer rental / camping in Big Sur | 4/21/2008 |
Q: My family of 4 (2 kids under 3) is planning on renting a tent trailer and going somewhere near Big ... A: Just for the record, I have a 31 foot Class A RV. I've never had a tent trailer. But I still rent it ...
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| rv parking | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I am a truck driver with the tractor that has the house in back. Just like an rv..My question is Is ... A: The parking situation in Venice on weekends is really tight. There are no designated overnight ...
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| RV Camping | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Can you give me your opinion of the RV park that is in Playa Del Rey? Can't remember the name but it ... A: You must be thinking of Dockweiler Beach. It's a rather mixed bag. On the plus side, you are right ...
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| San Fernando Homesteads | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Do you know the location in Reseda of the New Deal resettlement project of the 1930s called the San ... A: Congratulations, you win the "Obscure Question of the Day" Award. Unfortunately, the exact location ...
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| Group Camping Sites | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I saw and appreciated your recommendation of San Clmente as a group site that can be reserved. We ... A: I've found that you find inspiration wherever God reveals Himself, whether in a parking lot or on ...
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| camping at carpinteria or leo carrillo | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I think I have already read a post where you say how much you love Carpinteria but I still have a ... A: Up until now, it's been a rough day. It's been very stressful here at work, and we've had a lot of ...
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| The best place to have a bonfire party | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Do you know a great place, preferably a beach location, to have a bonfire party in la? A: The BEST place, IMHO, is Bolsa Chica State Beach. There are a limited number of beaches in SoCal ...
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| camping in southern california | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I plan to camp in Southern CA (between LA and San Diego) for a week( May 28-June 4) and then proceed ... A: I don't know how early you have to reserve campgrounds in HI, but here in SoCal you have to reserve ...
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| San Onofre and beach tents | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have read an number of your answers on the topic of tents on the beach, and I wanted to share my ... A: There is a standing "policy" of no tents or enclosures on the beach. There's no law against it, but ...
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| RV Sites at Carpinteria | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Which of the full hook-up campgrounds do you recommend at Carpinteria? Any specific site ... A: Whew! As I was reading, I thought you didn't have reservations. Which site numbers do you have? In ...
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| transportation | 1/31/2008 |
Q: my dad, teenage son and myself will be going to laguna beach for a wedding How do we get from lax to ... A: A taxi will be too much I think: Depending on time of day, it could easily cost about $98.00 plus ...
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| Trip to Santa Barbara and Carmel | 1/18/2008 |
Q: We are flying in from New York and arriving in Santa Barbara on September 1. I would like to take a ... A: There are two very nice places in SB that I recommend. One is the IATSG, and the other is Fess ...
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| Trip to Santa Barbara and Carmel | 1/17/2008 |
Q: We are flying in from New York and arriving in Santa Barbara on September 1. I would like to take a ... A: If you are in Carmel, the Tickle Pink Inn or the Dolphin Inn are both excellent places to stay. If ...
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| Travel Distance | 1/9/2008 |
Q: How far from Carlsbad to LAX Airport and best route to take. A: Carlsbad is 91 miles from Carlsbad. Unfortunately, the best way to go is down the 405 freeway until ...
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| Im runnin out of time and have a ? | 1/5/2008 |
Q: last year we had 47 at santa cruz still want santa cruz however with shade and i need to book for ... A: Hey, Congratulations! I'm glad you got something. I got skunked! ::sniffle:: I won't cry too hard, ...
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| Tent camping- Doheny or Carpinteria | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I hope this question gets to you in time, as I need to make my reservations tomorrow morning. I ... A: Check the maps... Any one along Santa Cruz along the beach row is highly desired (30-32, 37, 39-42), ...
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| Tent camping- Doheny or Carpinteria | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I hope this question gets to you in time, as I need to make my reservations tomorrow morning. I ... A: You can check, but I believe that July reservations are made on January 2 (at least according to the ...
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| group camp sites in southern california | 12/20/2007 |
Q: We are looking for a group camp site in southern California at a beach. We are looking for ... A: That's quite a few things on your list there. The trouble is that there are very few group campsites ...
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| Disney and Universal | 12/13/2007 |
Q: have you heard any reviews good or bad about the Sheraton in Anaheim. Also for young people in their ... A: The Sheraton in Anaheim is certainly nice enough. It's not as luxurious as other Sheraton hotels, ...
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| planning our ca trip | 11/28/2007 |
Q: Steve, I am planing our family trip(me,husband,2kids girls 9/11. We are staying in Anaheim but I am ... A: Universal is about 35 miles from Disneyland in Anaheim. Allow at least an hour travel time. The ...
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| Hotels in L.A | 11/14/2007 |
Q: My friend and I are passing through L.A. enroute to Australia in January of 2008. Any suggestions ... A: I get this question rather often in some of the other forums where I lurk. There are a number of ...
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| Camping at Lake Casitas | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I just discovered this site, and more specifically your camping knowledge, today. My husband and I ... A: If you're from Fresno, then it's easy to be spoiled in terms of camping. There's Sequoia to the ...
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| Tents on the beach | 9/18/2007 |
Q: Hey Steve, I was wondering what the policy/laws are with putting up a tent at LA beaches, not to ... A: In all the beaches I'm familiar with (and that's just about all of them), I'm not aware of any ...
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| Cities | 9/15/2007 |
Q: What city is halfway of San Jose, ca and Los Angeles, ca? A: A little more info would have been helful in figuring out exactly what you are looking for. ...
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| grapevine | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I was wondering it you had any pictures of the "grapevine" the road from L.A to Oakland, I think ... A: I don't have any pictures of the "grapevine" in my personal collection, but here is a link: ...
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| so and central calif beaches | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to tailer (18ft) camp in a beach campsite with a beautiful view from the campground ... A: At the end of a long weekend, it's nice to have a nice easy question to answer, no research ...
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| Camping | 9/1/2007 |
Q: i am wondering where is a best place to camping from monterey till san francisco with tents? we ... A: That's a tough one... there are some excellent camping spots along the coast, so I'll give you my ...
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| Tent Camping on Beach in LA, Ventura, or SB Counties | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I live in Ventura (moved here from AL) and was wondering which beaches allow you to camp in a tent ... A: This isn't like Alabama. All the beach camping is run by the state (or counties, in a couple cases). ...
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| Dog friendly beach camping in Souther CA | 8/18/2007 |
Q: My son and I are planning a quick weekend vacation in November. We live in Orange County so we would ... A: The problem with "dog-friendly" beach camping is that all the beaches along the coast are run by the ...
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| Group Camping | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I am planning a camping trip for a family reunion for July 2008. We have had trouble in the past ... A: Nice to see someone is planning ahead. Usually people ask me about such places that they can find... ...
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| Easy road to Yosemite Valley | 7/18/2007 |
Q: My family plans to go to Yosemite Valley this summer. I am a little afraid of high and not very good ... A: I am also going to Yosemite this year (woohoo!). August 4-11, I'll be in site 216 Aug 4-9, and 238 ...
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| yosemite and sequoia | 7/16/2007 |
Q: My husband and I will be visiting Yosemite and Sequoia, arriving in Fresno around 3PM on Sunday May ... A: Springtime weather is SO hard to predict in the Sierras. Do I think you'll freeze? Probably not, but ...
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| San Diego Beach Tent Camping | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I reserved a spot in San Elijo - inland and South Carlsbad SB-bluffside, because I couldn't decide ... A: I wish all questions were this easy! You should cancel the South Carlsbad Bluffside, and be sure to ...
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| Travel in Aug from SF to San Diego | 7/11/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are from NYC. We will take a two week trip in August starting in San Francisco. We ... A: I would say a couple days in San Francisco should do it. Take the Alcatraz tour, visit Pier 39, ...
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| Camping | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Do you know of any campgrounds that might be availible for last minute reservation by a creek or ... A: Sadly, I get too many of these questions this time of year. The time to think of this is at New ...
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| California Camping | 7/5/2007 |
Q: ..we just got a new travel trailer and and wanting to do some last minute trips this summer and ... A: My wife and I LOVE camping at the beach, especially at Carpinteria, our favorite spot. But we both ...
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| 4th of july camping | 7/4/2007 |
Q: My wife and i have just figured out that we will not be working the 4th of july holiday.,we have ... A: You're talking about NEXT year, right? Sorry if this comes too late, but I only got the email after ...
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| beaches | 7/3/2007 |
Q: Where is the cleanest and the most not crowded beach in southern California? A: That's really easier said than done. The real problem lies in the fact that all the beaches are ...
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| campgrounds near L.A. | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering if you know of any campgrounds on the beach that you don't need reservation ... A: There are only two that I'm aware of: Rincon Parkway for RV camping along the ocean, just past ...
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| Campsite/firepit | 7/1/2007 |
Q: Are there any campsites with bonfires for which more than 8 people are allowed in the California ... A: My first answer to this would basically be, "Two out of three ain't bad". You can get campsites with ...
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| So. or Central Cal River Camping ideas | 6/30/2007 |
Q: Steve, We used to camp at the Eel River near Garberville (N Cal), but since we are now in San Diego ... A: You might want to review your California geography: Let's see.. San Diego, coastal desert. LA, ...
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| Desperate Newyorker | 6/30/2007 |
Q: Hey steve me again , Well since i cant go camping by the beach this weekend since every thing is ... A: I really like Carpinteria State Beach, but so do thousands of other people. Same thing with Doheney, ...
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| Camping/fishing dog friendly | 6/29/2007 |
Q: We are planning a small vacation to Southern California. We have found accommodations in Buena Park ... A: Since there is a distinct lack of places along I-15, I would say the best places available are Big ...
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| Tent camping beaches in the vicinity | 6/29/2007 |
Q: Me & my family are planning to go to the beach this weekend & would like to find a nice place where ... A: Erik, you are killing me, my friend! Time to teach you the first rule of California Camping: ...
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| Beaches with little Wind and Firepits | 6/27/2007 |
Q: Looking for a beach the the following requirements. FirePits (required), Moderate to low Wind ... A: Actually, I don't think that you have a perfect fit for all three criteria. My favorite of all ...
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| camping ideas? | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Hey steve. I am from the sacramento area and want to join with some friends from visalia to go ... A: Sounds a lot like Hume Lake. Not many people know about it, and it's between Yosemite and Sequoia, ...
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| tent trailer rental | 6/18/2007 |
Q: looking to rent a tent trailer in the hemet, ca area. I have looked at many web sites and nothing ... A: Nothing is coming up because nothing is out there. There seems to be not enough demand to keep a ...
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| Tent Trailer Rental | 6/12/2007 |
Q: Steve, Still looking to rent a small tent-trailer? Steve Seufert A: Actually, no. I have an RV that I rent out myself, on occasion. I used to go through an agency, but ...
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| camping | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Was wondering if there are camp sites in california that rents tents/rv? Interested in camping but ... A: Camp sites don't rent tents or RV's, but there are a number of companies that do rent RV's. I even ...
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| RVing Spots | 5/18/2007 |
Q: want to park it as close to the beach somewhere in Santa Barbara or Ventura area for May 28th thry ... A: Yes, I have a suggestion: Call the state parks last November. Sorry to say this, but the coast is ...
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| El Capitan State Beach Campground | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I just managed to snag the last 4 consecutive days available for Tent camping in this campground ... A: El Capitan is a great beach. All the campsites have fire pits and tables at every site. If you are ...
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| coastal camping | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I'm researching an article for the Union-Tribune on the difficulty folks encounter trying to get a ... A: Sorry for the delayed response. I have been without email for a couple days. The problem is ...
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| El Capitan St Beach | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I have reservations for El Capitan in June and I notice that there is currently no dump station ... A: Certainly! Just stop at Carpinteria State Beach on the way back. There's a dump station there, which ...
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| shirts | 4/27/2007 |
Q: My family use to camp at cachuma all the time and we have been living up here in Seattle erea for ... A: We love Cachuma, too! In fact, we'll be camping at Carpinteria on the weekend of May 4, and we'll be ...
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| Fall Camping | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Steve, My hubby and I have four kids (ages 2-9)and are considering borrowing a friends motorhome in ... A: Well, my adventurous "non-camping" friends, let me see if I can get you to become campers. I first ...
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| OC beaches that allow barbequeing on the sand | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Just wondering if there are any beaches in the souhtbay or north OC that allow barbequeing on the ... A: I've never had any problems at Bolsa Chica or Huntington Beach with my BBQ, and I've been there many ...
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| Good Camping | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Hey There, I am looking for a campsite similar to Cachuma lake (as far as the family campsites and ... A: That's a pretty tall order. There are a number of places that have some of those, but not all. Most ...
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| Bunker Hill (Los Angeles) | 4/3/2007 |
Q: How much has the Bunker Hill area in Los Angeles changed? Is there still a water and power building ... A: Hey, Anonymous, you're really making me show my age here. I mean, c'mon, the Turtles? That's South ...
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| pop up tent rental | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I'm going camping to El Capitan State Beach and want to rent a small pop up tent trailer. I am ... A: I sure hope that wasn't All Tent Trailer rental and Sales in Ventura. They were the ONLY ones that I ...
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| Bunker Hill (Los Angeles) | 3/30/2007 |
Q: How much has the Bunker Hill area in Los Angeles changed? Is there still a water and power building ... A: Bunker Hill, in the downtown area of Los Angeles, is a short, developed hill with its peak located ...
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| Camping with a group | 3/26/2007 |
Q: we live in Riverside and are trying to plan a camping birthday party for my son's 7th birthday. We ... A: This is the time of year when I get a lot of these questions. The best place to have this, IMHO, is ...
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| Driving from San Francsico to san Simeon | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I am an avid amateur photographer and will be in san francisco this may. I've always wanted to drive ... A: This is an excellent time of year to drive the coast. As you get close to summer, you get a lot of ...
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| permitted uses of the camp grounds | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Steve, we are looking for a place my parents, brother and my family can all camp together. I have a ... A: Thought I answered this one last week. Your best bet is to stay at Lopez Lake where you can use the ...
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| Los Angeles | 3/20/2007 |
Q: My 85-year old Mother and I will be in Los Angeles in the morning before taking a cruise. We're ... A: Most people from out of town don't realize how huge LA really is. Frankly, I'd worry about making my ...
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| Traveling the coast with kids | 3/17/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are planning on spending about 12 this summer traveling from San Fran to San Diego ... A: Woo hoo! What a fun trip! Let's see what fun we can have: Day 1-2: San Francisco. As far as I'm ...
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| travel from Marin County to Death Valley | 3/4/2007 |
Q: Looking to find the best route (speed, ease) from Novato to Death Valley. Used to drive from L.A. to ... A: Going down 5 would be fastest and easiest, and the preferred route in winter. However, if it were ...
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| Los Angeles Airport | 2/22/2007 |
Q: Perhaps you can answer my question regarding the Los Angeles airport. I understand it is call ... A: Huh? There seems to be some confusion here. The airport has always been called Los Angeles ...
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| camping | 2/11/2007 |
Q: I have 3 children in there 20's with 6 grandchildren ages 9 to 6 months, we all have motorhomes and ... A: If you want green, you'll need to go to the Sierras, where there's plenty of it. We just don't get ...
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| couthern cal beach campgrounds | 1/18/2007 |
Q: Our extended family (about 25 or so) want to camp at the beach. We all live in the SF ... A: The good news is that there are a number of campgrounds with group areas. The bad news is that hey ...
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| Los Angeles | 1/10/2007 |
Q: Is there an area in Los Angeles known as "Bunker Hill"? There should be a rather large building ... A: Bunker Hill, in the downtown area of Los Angeles, is a short, developed hill with its peak located ...
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| Calif hwy 127 | 12/28/2006 |
Q: We are traveling for the first time from salinas, ca to Pahrump, nv. We plan to take off of ... A: Unfortunately, there's nothing really interesting along 127, unless you are really into geology. ...
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| lake camping | 12/13/2006 |
Q: i have been to all the local lakes and they are too crowded, maybe because there are a trillion ... A: I left Isabella off, but I don't have very fond memories of it: HOT in the summer, and CROWDED. ...
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| lake camping | 12/13/2006 |
Q: my family goes camping each year, and have decided to go lake camping this year. do you have some ... A: The trouble with SoCal is that there are so few lakes. Something about the whole area being a ...
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| California camping trip | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I've read another answer you've given and was absolutely blown away by your thoroughness and ... A: I have a few suggestions for you, but let's remember that SoCal is just a little short on the ...
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| drive in movie theaters | 11/22/2006 |
Q: are there any drive in movie theaters around Long Beach or anywhere near Long Beach... I have been ... A: Residents in Los Angeles and Orange Counties have watched their drive-in theaters fall by the ...
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| Short weekend in LA | 10/9/2006 |
Q: my husband and I are thinking of coming to LA on a Friday and leaving on a Sunday. Can you recomend ... A: I think that if you're in LA, I think that you should stay in one of the areas close to an ...
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| camping | 9/29/2006 |
Q: Hey Steve, My friends and I (probably 2 girls and 5 guys) are planning a camping trip in late ... A: Let's see, 3 or 4 days in late October with redwoods, hot springs, or waterfalls? I see a geography ...
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| Camping, dogs, and proposing | 9/19/2006 |
Q: My girlfriend and I both love dogs, surfing, camping and fishing. In that order... I finally got a ... A: Dogs, surfing, camping, & fishing, eh? I think I have a nice spot for you. See if you can grab a ...
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| camping in january | 9/15/2006 |
Q: We want to take our 35 ft rv out with our 5 and 11 year old up the coast of cal. We are in San ... A: There's lots to see and do along the Central Coast of California, so I'll throw a few ideas at you. ...
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| Beach Camping Reservations? | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I read the answer you gave someone else regarding the beach camp sites and found it helpful, but I ... A: Are you sure I recommended Rincon & San Buenaventura? They don't have any campgrounds there, so I ...
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| California Driver License | 8/29/2006 |
Q: Please excuse my derailment from tourism. Here is my scenario: 1. I was stationed at an overseas ... A: After checking with my network of spies, I actually have almost as many questions as answers. The ...
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| Weather in LA in late September | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I am from Australia, and have never been to the US. But thi syear I am going to be in LA in the ... A: September temperatures average 83 degrees Farenheit in September, and you can sometimes get ...
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| Gems | 8/19/2006 |
Q: what is the name of the gem that is only found in california its pinkish in color. and where do i ... A: Could you be thinking of Benitoite (Ben EE toe ite)? Benitoite is only found in San Benito County, ...
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| Camping | 8/17/2006 |
Q: Hey steve, My name is Robert cruz and I would love to know where the family can go camping that ... A: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but trying to get a campsite at this late date is going to be ...
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| Camping and general info Re. LA | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I have recently moved to San Francisco from the UK and am planning a trip to LA for about 5 days. I ... A: I'm always a little surprised by the "stay at the beach on the cheap" questions that I get here on ...
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| location on drive-in's | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I live in Long Beach, ca. The majority of drive-in's in my area are gone or turned into swap meets. ... A: Residents in Los Angeles County have watched their drive-in theatre treasures fall by the wayside in ...
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| Studio Tours | 8/11/2006 |
Q: My wife and I (in our 50's) will be in L.A. for a few days next month and plan on going to ... A: There is a significant difference between the two tours, but I'm not sure that I would advise you to ...
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| Panic!. LA RV campground | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I was just booking an RV site (KOA at Pomona), but was told that all of September is completely ... A: Sorry that you could not reserve the Pomona KOA. The Los Angeles County Fair is the largest county ...
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| Visiting LA | 7/28/2006 |
Q: Hey Steve, My cousin and his girlfriend are from Denmark and will be visiting the US in mid August. ... A: In the LA area, everyone has their top ten list of things to do. Here's mine, so you can pick and ...
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| RV trip California / safety | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Springer I have enjoyed your reply to some of my fellow europeans, and found good inspiration in ... A: I would say that that camping in the national parks is very safe, as long as you are camping in a ...
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| LAX to La Jolla | 7/22/2006 |
Q: My sister and I are going to La Jolla and will be arriving into LAX from London at about 1830 on a ... A: Friday nights on the 405 and 5 can be pretty brutal. You know why they call it the 405? Because you ...
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| Traveling- tent camping | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I wanted to start planning a camping trip for next year in southern california (from san diego up ... A: If you want to go camping along the coast from SD to SB, you only need to go to parks.ca.gov, or the ...
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| camping | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I Wanted to know if you can help me find a campsite where I can take about 20 people and is ... A: You're going Aug 21-25, 2007, right? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I seriously doubt that ...
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| beach camping | 7/20/2006 |
Q: We are in Fresno, CA. We want to know some good places to go camping on the beach with our 3 year ... A: The closest beach to you is Pismo Beach, 153 miles from Fresno. It has a decent state beach, but it ...
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| Yosemite Camping | 7/19/2006 |
Q: Steve, Thank you for taking the time to answer so many questions . . . now here is mine. We are ... A: You can make reservations for Housekeeping camp a year in advance, but the campgrounds (Upper Pines, ...
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| Southern California with child | 7/18/2006 |
Q: We are coming from NJ flying into Orange County airport (that would me,my husband and five year old ... A: I would say that the answer to your question lies in which day you arrive. I would try to arrange it ...
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| Beaches & Camping | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I read one of your reponses to beach camping. I found it to be thorough and easy to read which makes ... A: #1 I think I might have an answer for you, and it's easier than you might think. Bolsa Chica State ...
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| best beach for kids | 7/11/2006 |
Q: My grandkids (boys 12 & 13) are coming to visit. I live in Sacramento but am willing to drive ... A: My favorite beach is Carpinteria, which is rated at "The World's Safest Beach". There is plenty of ...
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| Los angeles city | 7/9/2006 |
Q: in planning for a trip to see the hollywood area, i was wandering what you would reccomend as must ... A: In the LA area, everyone has their top ten list of things to do. Here's mine, so you can pick and ...
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| Holiday in CA | 7/8/2006 |
Q: i'm from Germany and i want to go to California with a friend for about 3-4 weeks. I've been doing a ... A: California is a very popular destination, especially in the summer (sort of like Berlin during World ...
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| beaches and firepits | 7/7/2006 |
Q: i was wondering what beaches close to usc have firepits? A: Just to clarify, USC is downtown, and the nearest beach, Santa Monica, is about 18 miles away. ...
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| Driving from San Francisco to San Diego | 7/5/2006 |
Q: My wife and I will be touring Southern California for 11 days in early September, from San Francisco ... A: Here are a few suggestions for your trip, which sounds excellent, by the way. From SF to Monterey, ...
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| san diego to la area | 7/3/2006 |
Q: Steve, forgot to ask you this in my last email. On our trip up to hollywood from san diego is there ... A: I'm sure your friends in SD already mentioned Sea World and the San Diego Zoo, perhaps even a couple ...
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| what to see? | 7/3/2006 |
Q: i am flying out to san diego to meet my cousin and his family and we are planning about 2 days to ... A: If you are visiting Hollywood, you have a lot of choices. You will want to visit the usual places: ...
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| Quiet campgrounds near LA | 6/20/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are planning a camping trip for July 13-15, 2006 (w/the possibilty of leaving the ... A: That's a pretty tough order, considering that your criteria are mutually exclusive. Living in LA, ...
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| no beach tent camping | 6/19/2006 |
Q: i have researched numerous southern california state beach camping areas, and they all seem to not ... A: It's all about the math: There's only so much coastline, and so many people want to stay there. I'm ...
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| Surfing and Camping | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I live in the Valley and have out-of-state visitors coming in late July. We would like to camp on ... A: You can surf at Carpinteria, I've seen them surfing out there. However, If I was a surfer, I'd drive ...
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| Visiting LA for 9 Days | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I am a 26yo woman from Melbourne, Australia, and at the end of September I am going to LA with my ... A: That’s quite aa two-pager! This actually took me a coupld days, but I'm happy to help. Although I ...
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| I want to throw a beach party | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Hey Steve, My entire building is going to be closed this Monday due to construction so myself and ... A: Great idea, but your 3 criteria are almost mutually exclusive: -clean beach -not far from LA/SM ...
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| Camping w/ a camper | 6/14/2006 |
Q: My family would like to go for a short camping trip to 'road test' our new back-of-the-pickup ... A: That's an easy one, if you've ever read most of my previous answers in this category. The best place ...
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| group camping in southern california | 6/10/2006 |
Q: I came across a question Pam had asked you in regards to group camping in Venura county. I have the ... A: Group camping in LA is a bit more difficult. There just aren't that many campgrounds. However, I do ...
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| Ready Made Campsites | 6/10/2006 |
Q: I'm coming from LA. I saw on a news program that there is a state park somewhere on the central CA ... A: There are no state parks in the SB/Carpinteria area with ready-made tents (at least I am not aware ...
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| California vacation | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I've enjoyed reading your input to questions posed and I'm at a point in my travel plans where I ... A: Since I am also an expert in Yosemite as well, I thought that I would throw a couple tips your way: ...
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| Group Campsites for Retreats | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I am looking for a group Campsite for a College student retreat. somewhere in the Southern ... A: I think Student derives from the Greek work Estudius, which means "won't have a spare dime for at ...
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| Camping and fishing with my dog in Socal | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I'd like to go tent camping in a nice, secluded drive up lake or river area, fires allowed, ... A: That's a pretty tall order, for several reasons: First of all, SoCal is basically a desert, so ...
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| Carpinteria State Beach | 5/26/2006 |
Q: I was wondering what section of this park is best for a tent camping visit. I noticed on the site ... A: What a coincidence. I am actually in Carpinteria this weekend. For tent camping, Anacapa or Santa ...
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| Disneyland versus Knott s Berry Farm | 5/25/2006 |
Q: Steve, First, let me thank you for your answers on previous questions: very helpful! Looking ... A: Knott's is a theme park that caters to a different crowd. Disney caters mostly to families, while ...
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| Hot springs in Southern California | 5/23/2006 |
Q: Steve, Thanks for the previous answer on accommodations in Disneyland and Hollywood. By the way, ... A: Some motels have better views than others. If you have a small motel next to a large hotel, the ...
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| chosing place to stay for 1 night in LA | 5/22/2006 |
Q: Steve, I am Russian working in Berkeley and my brother will be visiting me for a period of 12 ... A: There are a number of hotels right on Harbor Blvd, like the Tropicana Inn, Carousel, and Desert Inn. ...
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| Beach Camping | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I live in West Hollywood and me and a group of friends want to spend a weekend beach camping. We're ... A: California State Beaches don't allow dogs on the beach, but that doesn't mean that you can't take ...
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| Camping in So Cal - Minus reserveusa locations - | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I have read through previous questions and have agreed with many of your camping venues and tips ... A: Living in the OC myself, I like to keep my weekend trips relatively short because I have a 5YO ...
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| camping in southern California | 5/7/2006 |
Q: and want to drive to southern California for a camping trip. I have 2 children I'll be traveling ... A: The BEST place to go tent camping is a little beach town called Carpinteria. You can make ...
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| Southern California trip | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Planning a trip for our 30th wedding anniversary 9/2007. Coming from Boston.Hoping for 2-3 weeks ... A: I could dazzle you with information about San Diego, but it would be far short of the Jedi Master, ...
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| 2 days - 2 Nights around LA | 5/2/2006 |
Q: I am visiting LA during a weekend with my friends from Dallas and would like to know what all places ... A: Only 2 days? That's a pretty tall order for LA. I'm hoping that "what all" is just a southern ...
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| L.A. Hotel Location | 4/21/2006 |
Q: I am travelling with my wife and two teenagers and will be staying four (4) nights in LA in August ... A: 35 minutes? Not in this universe. Unless, of course, you are going to Hollywood/Universal at ...
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| L.A. Hotel Location | 4/17/2006 |
Q: I am travelling with my wife and two teenagers and will be staying four (4) nights in LA in August ... A: Wow, I thought I answered this one. I guess my response didn't make it. Here's what I said Monday: ...
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| Group Campsites in southern california | 3/31/2006 |
Q: My daughter and I are YMCA Adventure Guides (formerly Indian Guides). We are researching group ... A: You didn't mention how large your group is, but I know of a number of campgrounds that will ...
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| Trip to Southern California | 3/16/2006 |
Q: My husband and I (we are in our late 20's) want to plan a trip to the LA area from NC. We are on a ... A: SO much to do, so little time. There are a number of free/cheap things that you can do here in ...
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| Carpinteria SB | 3/7/2006 |
Q: i wanted to get more info on Carpinteria SB. Im planning on going the 1st of April for my birthday ... A: All sites at Carpinteria have fire pits. RV camping is in the San Miguel/Santa Rosa sections of the ...
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| so cal camping | 3/1/2006 |
Q: Big Bear sounds great for one of our trips. Do you have any names of the sites up there? (We tent ... A: Serrano and Pineknot Campgrounds are probably your best bets, and are reservation only. Call ...
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| beach tent camping(followup) | 3/1/2006 |
Q: I've been checking out Carpinteria SB online. I was trying to figure out the fees and when I pulled ... A: For tent camping, you are going to want to stay in Anacapa/Santa Cruz. The other sites are for RV's ...
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| beach tent camping | 2/28/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to find a great beach to visit in Southern California that allows beachfront tent camping ... A: There are a number of wonderful beaches that have beachfront camping. However, the list of Dog ...
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| so cal camping | 2/27/2006 |
Q: My family lives in Irvine, we have 2 kids, 4yrs and almost 2yrs old. We love to camp and are ... A: First of all, since you've been to Yosemite, you've seen the best. Nothing else is going to be as ...
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| Beach Cooking | 1/30/2006 |
Q: Mr. Springer: This coming Friday (February 3rd, 2006), I will be visiting the Monterey Aquarium and ... A: Fortunately for you, this is not exactly the crowded time of year. Otherwise, I would say it's ...
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| yosemite hotels | 1/16/2006 |
Q: i am going to yosemite park. i do not have a car. which would be the best hotel to stay.since i will ... A: Any of the hotels in Yosemite Valley would be fine, since they all have shuttle stops right in front ...
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| San Diego Beaches w/full hook-ups | 1/14/2006 |
Q: I will be traveling from Yuma, AZ to San Diego this summer so my kids can attend day camp at Sea ... A: Sorry for the delay, I was out of town this weekend, and had no Internet access. Have I got a place ...
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| 2 days in LA | 1/2/2006 |
Q: We will be driving down the coast and will have two full days in Los Angeles. Staying at the ... A: Looks like you have your hands full for the two days you will be here. There is a lot to see in LA, ...
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| How much . . . | 12/21/2005 |
Q: To Steve How much would it cost to get into disneyland for a week? From Josh A: A five-day park hopper allows you entry for five days within a fourteen-day period. It allows you to ...
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| Group Camping for familiy Reuion | 8/28/2005 |
Q: WE are looking for a Group Camping site in the Beach areas Santa Barbara South to San Diego for a 50 ... A: I know of a number of places where you can accomplish this. It's not insurmountable, but you will ...
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| California culture | 8/11/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - I was wondering if you might be able to tell me about California people. I ... A: It's all about the draw. Ever since the 1920's, the rumors abound about people being "discovered" in ...
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| California culture | 8/11/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if you might be able to tell me about California people. I live in Buffalo, NY and I ... A: I don't know about NYC, but since it's sunny about 350 days a year, we Californians like to get out ...
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| California culture | 8/10/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if you might be able to tell me about California people. I live in Buffalo, NY and I ... A: As a rule, you could say that Californians are more laid back and tolerant of differences. There are ...
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| Looking for cold camping | 8/5/2005 |
Q: Steve, I recently read a response you wrote and mentioned campsites out of the cold. It's August in ... A: I thought I answered this several days ago, but it looks like you never got my answer. To cool off, ...
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| CA Trip along the coast | 7/22/2005 |
Q: My husband and I are going to CA to visit friends and relatives and also to celebrate our 5th ... A: That is a tough question. An extra day would solve the problem, but I'm assuming that's not an ...
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| Drive-In | 6/27/2005 |
Q: I'm going to be spending a week in Costa Mesa and wondered if there were any Drive-In movie theaters ... A: Real estate is too expensive out here for drive-in movies any more. However, there are a few out ...
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| Death Valley | 6/8/2005 |
Q: but are you saying that I shouldn't venture out of the car because I am going to there in August? ... A: All I'm saying is what the National Park Service is saying: Be extra, extra, careful in the hot ...
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| Death Valley | 6/7/2005 |
Q: I am facinated by Death Valley and will finally be n driving near there on my way from Las Vegas to ... A: I like Death Valley, too, but not in the summer. It's VERY hot! If you are going to visit, here are ...
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| Rent travel trailer for beach | 6/7/2005 |
Q: I am going to Doheney State Beach in July 2005 and I want to rent a travel trailer for my stay. I ... A: I think that we may have to put this on the list of cool things that once were, but are no longer. I ...
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| LA | 5/31/2005 |
Q: I am Francesca from Italy. I will spend a week in California next July and I would like to ask you ... A: 1) My two favorite areas are Santa Monica and Huntington Beach. There are many beachfront hotels and ...
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| Mount Madonna | 5/16/2005 |
Q: As a writer, I've drawn a lot of fictional locations from a variety of sources, so you can imagine ... A: This was an interesting search. I am very familiar with the area, and presumed that the mountain was ...
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| Coast drive | 5/14/2005 |
Q: We're coming back to CA after 20 years and plan to fly into Burbank, rent a convertible, and drive ... A: What a great trip! The top "must see" things, in my opinion, in LA are: 1. The Disneyland Resort. ...
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| road conditions | 4/29/2005 |
Q: We are debating on wether to camp this weekend at either Princess Meadows(Kings Canyon NP) or ... A: I would go to Fish Camp, since Yosemite is a personal favorite of mine. Highway 41 is open with no ...
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| about lax | 4/20/2005 |
Q: Just an easy question. I have an upcoming trip going through LAX, and a very close connection ... A: Frequent, free shuttle bus service is provided between terminals (approximately every 12 to 15 ...
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| how to fit in | 4/2/2005 |
Q: i have just arrived los angeles on residential visa,please i want some tips on how to fit into the ... A: Welcome to Los Angeles. The good part about living in Los Angeles is that you don't have to change ...
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| Camping | 3/10/2005 |
Q: I am a student at SJSU and I am (along with three other guys) looking for a nice campground near a ... A: Looks like you learned a little late that people like to do exactly what you're describing during ...
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| Ideas for 3 days in southern California | 3/2/2005 |
Q: We are flying into Sacramento on March 7 and will visit some friends in the Sacramento area. We ... A: Here are a few ideas: Head up the coast over a couple days. Take I-10 all the way to the coast and ...
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| Vacation in CA | 2/16/2005 |
Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to CA at the end of May. We are staying for 6days. We have ... A: I do have a few suggestions: A lot of people who come to CA try to go to San Francisco and Los ...
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| transportation from Pasadena to Palm Springs | 1/28/2005 |
Q: I need to travel from Pasadena to Palm Springs and back in mid-Feb. Looking for a reasonable ... A: You didn't mention whether you wanted to drive or not. If you are available to drive, I always like ...
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| SF to Yosemite to LV | 1/18/2005 |
Q: Thats really helpfull, we are planning to go to San Francisco on the 10th July so we would be ... A: Excellent! I'm glad that you can go via Tioga Pass, it's a much more scenic drive. It's 70 miles ...
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| SF to Yosemite to LV | 1/17/2005 |
Q: we are planning coming to the US on our honeymoon, we want to start with 5 days in San Francisco ... A: Congratulations on your honeymoon! That sounds like a really great trip. I did have an idea for a ...
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| Orange County | 1/16/2005 |
Q: This is may sound unusual, but could you help with Orange County neighborhoods-- It's something to ... A: That is an intriguing question. Normally I provide information for free, but this one's a bit ...
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| la to sf | 12/20/2004 |
Q: i've been to nappa,sf and monterey several times. next year i would like to travel route 1 from la ... A: This should be a very fun trip. Here are some approximate times, and suggested stopovers: LA to SB: ...
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| Christmas | 12/15/2004 |
Q: This might sound like quite an odd question, but I was hoping you could give me some idea as to what ... A: We are certainly blessed here with lovely weather this time of year. All day long, I listen to songs ...
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| Central California | 12/3/2004 |
Q: My husband, my dog and I are driving to Lake Tahoe (North Shore) from Orange County for the ... A: If you are not driving up 101 or 5/99, then I would suggest taking 15 & 395. It's a VERY nice drive ...
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| Route Planning Advice please | 11/25/2004 |
Q: We (husband myself 2 children 9 and 12) are flying to San Francisco late March and returning from LA ... A: I started to reply to this on Thanksgiving, but my Internet connection failed while I was ...
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| Route Planning Advice please | 11/24/2004 |
Q: We (husband myself 2 children 9 and 12) are flying to San Francisco late March and returning from LA ... A: Gill, I can guarantee that Tioga Pass will be closed (http://www.nps.gov/yose/now/tioga.htm), so ...
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| RV Rental | 11/18/2004 |
Q: My family and I are looking to rent an RV next September in California. We are British and have ... A: I was going to refer you to the company that rents my RV, www.americanrvrentals.com, and tell you to ...
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| camper trailer in Yosemite? | 11/16/2004 |
Q: may I ask a question? I plan to buy a new camper trailer? I wonder if I can use the tent (or popup) ... A: You can use a tent trailer and go anywhere, as long as you plan on going during the spring, summer, ...
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| camp free at the beach | 11/8/2004 |
Q: ..can someone park an RV near or at a beach, permanently (boondock-free camping)in Southern CA? I ... A: In a word, no. At least not in Venice Beach, CA. First of all, the streets near Venice beach are ...
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| current status of Southern Pacific | 10/19/2004 |
Q: Is Southern Pacific railroad still biggest landowner in California? thanks A: Not any more. Sierra Pacific Industries is the largest. One of the largest landowners in the US, SPI ...
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| a couple more questions | 9/27/2004 |
Q: Hey Steve. You are the MAN! You are being such a big help I dont know how to thank you. If I begin ... A: I mentioned Morrow Strand because it's not the greatest. There aren't large tent areas there. You ...
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| a couple more questions | 9/26/2004 |
Q: Hey Steve. You are the MAN! You are being such a big help I dont know how to thank you. If I begin ... A: Kell. I really appreciate it. If you spend two nights in SF, then see the Winchester house in SJ, ...
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| reply to camping the coast | 9/25/2004 |
Q: Hey, thanks for all your info, it was REALLY helpful. I wrote down everything you told me and all ... A: Yes, there are campgrounds on the beach. From North to south, Half Moon Bay State Beach, New ...
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| California | 9/21/2004 |
Q: A certain California drive-thru during its almost-90-year span of operation, before a snowstorm in ... A: Let's see if we can brainstorm a bit here... something that was put out of commission in the ...
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| Weather | 9/21/2004 |
Q: How are you ? We are coming from Hong Kong and will travel with elderly. We will arrive LA this ... A: The typhoons (here we call them hurricanes) were on the east coast of the US, over 3000 miles away. ...
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| driving the coast | 9/20/2004 |
Q: Hey Steve! how's it going? You seem like the California guru and I need to get some answers. In ... A: What great memories! I think I can reconstruct your trip based on what you told me, and based on the ...
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| location of hemet,CA | 8/22/2004 |
Q: Im going to visit a friend and just would like to know exactly where is hemet, CA.. I know it is ... A: Hemet is almost "the middle of nowhere" (apologies to your friend). The nearest cities are Perris, ...
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| visiting san Francisco | 8/20/2004 |
Q: I will be coming to SFO from Indonesia. I won't be travelling with friends nor kid. I am interested ... A: Regina, I think that the best way to see San Francisco is to take a cable car tour of the city. You ...
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| Getty Museum | 7/25/2004 |
Q: We're staying with friends in San Clemente. How difficult would a day trip be to the Getty Museum ... A: A trip to the Getty is doable, but you need to keep a few things in mind: Traffic will be your ...
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| travel on west coast | 7/21/2004 |
Q: We are 3 french retired adults 62 years old and we are planning a journey to visit west coast of ... A: Bonjour Pierre, I am glad that you are planning ahead, because some places (like State Beaches and ...
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| whats it like in Calif? | 7/17/2004 |
Q: hey whats it like in Calif do u guys get winter? im from Ontario im interested in Bevely Hills A: Here's the straight dope on living in SoCal: The weather is the best. Winter? HA! What's that? ...
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| Yosemite NP | 7/6/2004 |
Q: I want to thank you for the El Portal tip, looking for lodging. We booked Yosemite View Lodge, will ... A: Ellie, Thank you for your kind response and feedback. My entire family really loves Yosemite, and ...
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| Yosemite & Sequoia | 7/5/2004 |
Q: We are driving from Seattle to San Diego, then on to Las Vegas, mid August. Two older adults one ... A: Having just come back (7/5) from Yosemite, I can say that you should spend both days in Yosemite for ...
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| LA Airport / Car Hire | 6/17/2004 |
Q: Two easy (I hope) questions: 1/ How far (in miles) is LA Airport from Holloywood and Rodeo Drive. ... A: Easy enough, I suppose. Here are your answers: 1) LAX to Hollywood: 15 miles via La Tijera Blvd, La ...
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| Where to stay / visiting LA area | 6/8/2004 |
Q: My husband has a business trip to Lancaster, CA. We live in Cape Canaveral, FL, so we decided to ... A: Lancaster, eh? I hope your hotel has a pool, because Lancaster in the high desert. It will probably ...
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| going camping | 6/2/2004 |
Q: Kamping Kahuna, i need to know of an awesome camping site thats not too expensive, but that can take ... A: Here is my list of "last-minute deals". First check out www.reserveamerica.com. There are a few ...
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| Traveling to LA | 6/1/2004 |
Q: I am heading to California in a couple of weeks. I will mainly be in San Francisco but will be ... A: Here are a few hints for you, going north to south: On the way from SF, you should definitely see ...
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| tent camping | 5/12/2004 |
Q: please send me info about tent camping along the coast of ca and in the red wood forest also LA ... A: All of the camsite reservations are handled by two groups. You can reserve National Parks at ...
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| tent camping in california | 5/12/2004 |
Q: Please help me. I am looking for tent camp sights in the red wood forests, yosemite, and along the ... A: All of the camsite reservations are handled by two groups. You can reserve National Parks at ...
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| Camping along the coast from LA to SF | 4/27/2004 |
Q: This summer my wife and I will be taking a week to drive up the California coast from LA to SF and ... A: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there are no uncrowded campgrounds on the California Coast ...
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| group camps in los angeles area | 4/23/2004 |
Q: I am interested in bringing together a group of under priviliged children together to learn about ... A: Doug, I know of two camps in the Los Angeles area, both operated by Los Angeles Dept of Rec and ...
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| RV Rental | 4/15/2004 |
Q: ) to te US. Arriving Juy 28 in San Fransisco. Can you please refer us to a good place to rent a RV? ... A: As a matter of fact, I know of an excellent place to rent an RV: American RV Rentals. It is actually ...
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| Great Western Forum | 4/14/2004 |
Q: OK, how big is the Forum (in Inglewood)? I bought some concert tickets, they are in colonade 26 row ... A: Col 26 is to the side of the stage, so you will be looking at the stage from one side. Not the worst ...
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| Beaches | 4/2/2004 |
Q: I'm currently a senior in high school and I want to throw a big beach party for all the seniors. I ... A: The best two beaches for parties are Little Corona and Bolsa Chica. Of the two, I prefer Bolsa Chica ...
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| Yosemite - Curry Village | 3/30/2004 |
Q: I have reservations at Curry Village and was unclear about the food situation/options. Are there ... A: There are a few fire pits scattered throughout Curry Village, but they are not really for food prep, ...
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| Saint Paul to Yosemite | 3/26/2004 |
Q: I live in Saint Paul, Minnesota and am planning a trip to Yosemite in May. I would be traveling by ... A: It's tough to get from FAT to Yosemite Valley if you are not driving. The easiest way I found is ...
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| palm springs info | 3/22/2004 |
Q: we have booked a long weekend at desert hot spring at Two bunch Palms, do you know that resort? If ... A: I am familiar with Two Bunch Palms Resort. I have heard it described as a "rustic getaway", which ...
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| SoCal beaches | 3/12/2004 |
Q: alan from Scotland Uk, can you help I have a 15 year old son and we will be in SoCal (LA-based) for ... A: If you are going to be in SoCal for a couple of weeks, I would stay in Anaheim near Disneyland. The ...
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| town | 3/9/2004 |
Q: Steve, I hope this question is ok. Have you heard of a town called Altadenia? It is supposed to be ... A: I presume you mean Altadena, a suburb of Los Angeles about 15 miles Northeast of downtown L.A. ...
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| CRACK program | 2/20/2004 |
Q: (Hey Steve. I didn't know who else to ask.) Am I right that there is a program/service called ... A: This is not really travel-related, but I can provide some information-- CRACK was originally ...
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| j.k.productions | 2/14/2004 |
Q: please do tell me the life in C.A i hope you would have heard about j.k.productions. tell me about ... A: Normally I don't answer this type of question, but I think that I will be doing a public service if ...
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| Yosemite and Death Valley | 11/22/2003 |
Q: Never been to either but think about taking a week (live in Ohio now) and would like to spend a few ... A: You didn't say when you are coming, and that will make all the difference. This time of year, Death ...
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| Allsorts | 8/10/2003 |
Q: I'm coming over to LA from New Zealand shortly and was intending to drive to San Diego, visiting the ... A: That's quite a range of good questions. Let's take them one at a time: PCH: If you start at LAX, ...
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| SeaWorld with kids | 8/3/2003 |
Q: hope you can help me. my family (husband, me, 6 year old, and 2 year old) are flying from san ... A: I think renting a double stroller is an excellent idea. It sure beats carrying 2 tired kids around ...
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| What to see | 7/31/2003 |
Q: Can we drive through Yosemite? Do we need reservations to get in? We are not camping but just want ... A: Yes, you can drive through Yosemite. It will take the whole day, but you can "drive through". I did ...
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| Laguna Niguel | 7/31/2003 |
Q: My wife and I will be spending 3 days in Laguna Niguel in about a month. Do you have any ... A: Just down highway 133 is world famous Laguna Beach. In August, you can take advantage of the Pageant ...
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| Camping grounds | 7/27/2003 |
Q: Interesting initiative you are undertaking to help people ahead! Next we are planning a holiday to ... A: Most of the accomodations here in the US are hotels (nicer) and motels (less expensive, but some are ...
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| Beaches | 7/12/2003 |
Q: We live in No, Cal., above Sacramento and would love to find some where along the coast that we ... A: How about Pismo? There are a number of hotels on the beach in Pismo, and it is a nice beach with a ...
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| los angels | 2/10/2003 |
Q: I was thinking about comming to calif for my vac but i hear so many bad things about carjacking and ... A: Here's a list of things you should do: -Stop watching those movies that portray LA as a town full ...
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| hollywood | 2/8/2003 |
Q: we're going to be in california in april and thought it would be fun to try and see some ... A: Celebs are a different sort of folk, and value their privacy. As such, they spend a LOT of time ...
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| Information on Los Angeles | 1/28/2003 |
Q: I am a huge fan of Los Angeles, which probably sounds quite weird hehe but it's true. I'm 18 years ... A: Here's the real scoop on LA: LA is not only big, it's HUGE. San Francisco is only a couple of miles ...
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| San Fernando Valley History | 1/21/2003 |
Q: Since moving to the Valley in 1984 and living in Reseda now, I am interested in area History and ... A: Here's a short history of Reseda. If you just want the answer, you can skip to the end, but it's ...
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| Yosemite | 11/23/2002 |
Q: My wife & I have June 2003 reservations at the Ahwahnee. Can you suggest a sightseeing intinerary, ... A: You didn't say how long you will be there, so I will put my itinerary in order of importance. Feel ...
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| State beaches | 11/20/2002 |
Q: I'm looking for the closest state beaches to the Los Angeles and Orange County area that have fire ... A: I am sorry to say that your requests are mutually exclusive. All state beaches prohibit alcolic ...
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| theater attractions | 10/7/2002 |
Q: I am planning a trip to L.A. with a group of teens who are interested in dance or musical ... A: Probably the best place to start is www.calendarlive.com/stage. From there, you can see what ...
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| Beach Camping | 7/28/2002 |
Q: My name is Veronica and I live in Upland (San Bernardino County/Inland Empire). A group of friends ... A: Veronica, There are a number of state beaches in SoCal that allow camping: (From south to north) ...
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| LA | 7/10/2002 |
Q: I am from Maryland, but I'm staying in San Diego for the summer with a friend. I would like to ... A: Normally I would say to visit the beach, but there are plenty of nice beaches in SD. So I would say ...
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| Cal. State Beaches | 7/10/2002 |
Q: We always go to Carpinteria to beach camp for our family highlight vacation and have really enjoyed ... A: South Carlsbad is also very nice, and it is quite popular. However, there are a number of ...
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| California | 6/26/2002 |
Q: I intend to take my 6 1/2 year old daughter to California for vacation. What would be the best time ... A: I believe the best time of year is the spring, since the weather is so nice. Summertime, especially ...
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| Spendings | 6/26/2002 |
Q: From 22 July to 12 August I'll be in Los Angeles, visiting friends and sightseeing. I'm trying to ... A: Linda, Your biggest expenses on any trip are going to be lodging, meals, attractions, souvenirs, ...
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| Camping at Cachula Lake-july 4th weekend | 6/20/2002 |
Q: Hopefully you know about the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area. It's part of the Santa Barbara County ... A: I think that you should go Wednesday morning, or earlier, if possible. Sometimes we send an "advance ...
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| anaheim area | 6/11/2002 |
Q: We will be flying in from NY in Oct 2 adult/1 child and was looking for a reasonable but nice hotel ... A: When you say "Anaheim", I am guessing Disneyland. There are literally hundreds of hotels in the ...
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| Beach Suggestion / Clean and Less Corwded | 6/10/2002 |
Q: Will appreciate if you can recommend a few beaches in Orange/LA/ or Santa Barbabra area that is ... A: In the Santa Barbara area, we have always enjoyed Carpinteria State Beach. It's about 100 miles from ...
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| Close campgrounds in Southern Cal | 6/10/2002 |
Q: Me and four buddies of mine have been trying to find good campsites around southern california. ... A: There are a number of good beach campgrounds close to LB. Doheney, San Clemente, San Elijo, and ...
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| Disneyland vs. CaliforniaExperience & Misc. | 6/9/2002 |
Q: I live in Santa Barbara, haven't been to Disneyland in 15 years at least, no doubt lots of changes ... A: Oh, my goodness, yes! After doing the research, I was quite surprised at all the changes that ...
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| Motorhome rental | 5/29/2002 |
Q: My husband and I live in Belgium, and we plan to visit California in september. We don't like ... A: There are a number of RV rental business in the LA area. Prices depend on the type of RV, the time ...
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| Legoland | 5/11/2002 |
Q: We will be taking our grandson to Legoland in June. Are there any inexpensive hotels in the area? ... A: Hotels: The closest hotel is the Holiday Inn Legoland, formerly Pea Soup Anderson's. It's OK, but at ...
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| camping with a dog | 5/5/2002 |
Q: We're looking for a campsite preferably near the ocean or lake where dogs are permitted. We live in ... A: Most state campgrounds allow dogs, but the usual restrictions apply (must be on leash at all times, ...
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| one "comfort notch" up from camping | 4/21/2002 |
Q: ..my wife and I like to get away from Oakland into the country. We are 62 and camping is a little ... A: I do know of some cabins at www.reserveamerica.com. Price and availability varies by location, but ...
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| Visiting LA | 3/22/2002 |
Q: My name is Andrew and I am a fellow expert on allexperts.com… You can find me in the E-Commerce ... A: How about Santa Monica & Venice Beach? These are pretty popular spots for sightseeing and people ...
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| seals | 3/18/2002 |
Q: We will be spending time on the coast between Santa Barbra and Monterey from March 30 to April ... A: As a matter of fact, I do. You can get a great, safe view of a small colony just south of ...
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| best beach in southern california | 3/17/2002 |
Q: what would you reccomend as the best most scernic beach to spend time at? A: Well, that depends on what you mean by "scenery". For a nice, wide open sandy beach (with firepits, ...
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| Driving from Ontario International to Palm Springs | 1/26/2002 |
Q: My husband and I have never driven in this area of So Cal and do not like to drive on freeways we ... A: Depending on where you get your rental, simply get on Holt Blvd (East), Archibald Ave (North), or ...
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| driving to Yosemite | 12/1/2001 |
Q: We are going to be driving from lA to Yosemite for Xmas. Will we be delayed by snowy roads or closed ... A: I can't tell you what will happen between now and Xmas, but you can check out ...
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| TOURIST INFO | 11/29/2001 |
Q: My daughter and I are planning our first trip to California. We are landing and staying in Ontario. ... A: Nice itinerary. I do have a couple of suggestions, though. I think that you can kill two birds with ...
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| cities | 11/26/2001 |
Q: Why is the section of Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles called "The Grapevine" ? A: To answer that, I have to tell you about "The Ridge Route". The Ridge Route Highway is that section ...
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| Pasedena and Catalina Island | 11/21/2001 |
Q: We will be visiting friends in LA,and I am interested in the 20's architecture of Pasedena. Do you ... A: Check out the following link for some good info on Pasadena architecture of the period: ...
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| Camping! | 9/25/2001 |
Q: I use to go camping almost every weekend up in Washington state off of Hwy 2. I love the feeling of ... A: "Pining" for the experience? Living in San Diego, I would say that you are barking up the wrong ...
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| Camping for my 21st birthday? | 8/28/2001 |
Q: I want to go camping with friends for my 21st birthday. We go to UCLA. I'm looking for something ... A: I'm not a fan of SoCal Mountain camping, having been to the Sierras. For mountain camping, the ...
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| Stoney Point State Park | 8/24/2001 |
Q: First off I was wondering if state parks allow overnight use and more specifically if Stoney Point a ... A: Unfortunately, Soney Point does not allow overnight camping. There are just no facilities for ...
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