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The Beverly Hills sign is among Google´s top most-searched spots in the USA - but not the one you think

David Vives/Pexels Coming in ninth on the top ten list is a Los Angeles sign - but not the famous one that spells HOLLYWOOD. This landmark identifies Beverly Hills (above), the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood that’s associated with lavish estates owned by celebrities; the 40-foot emblem we see today in the linear Beverly Gardens Park is actually a replica of one built in 1907. During spring and summer, a beautiful pond in front of the letters comes alive with blooming lilies, making for the…

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SoCal´s Solvang - wine country and great Danes

Carol Highsmith Nestled in Southern California's Santa Ynez Valley, a 45-minute drive north of Santa Barbara and a bit over two hours from Los Angeles, this small town of just over 6,100 offers visitors a unique blend of nature and culture. One of Solvang's top attractions is its unique Danish, which you can explore by strolling its charming streets. Founded in 1911 by Danish immigrants, and its downtown remodeled in the 1940s to reflect that country's architectural heritage, Solvang has a…

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13 of the top recreational lakes to enjoy in California

Wallpaper Flare The Golden State is a bonanza for lovers of nature and the great outdoors, and in addition to natural beauty, its most stunning freshwater reservoir lakes usually offer a plethora of activities and amenities - swimming, boating, fishing, and various other pursuits on the lands surrounding them. And here's a round-up of some of the state's most popular with visitors from near and far: read post

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5 savory spots in San Diego for world cuisine

Cali's second largest city is known for its seafood and Mexican cuisine (it is after all just 20 minutes from the border). But increasingly it's also home to a wide menu of world cuisine - including some you might not expect! Here are five tasty examples I came across recently: read post

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Darryl Musick April 29, 2011 at 5:28pm

Today on The World on Wheels, a new installment to our Secret Gardens of Downtown Los Angeles report. We'll call this episode "Forbidden and Forbidding" - http://tinyurl.com/3p3jxyn

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Linda Ballou April 22, 2011 at 6:56am

Great Outdoor Days in L.A.

Just posted a fun day on Lake Cachuma in the back country of Santa Barbara..check it out

Happy Easter - Bunnies
Darryl Musick April 21, 2011 at 5:40pm

Overshadowed by Los Angeles and overlooked by travelers to the area, Pasadena is the center of the universe on New Year's Day. It's also a nice place to visit anytime and makes a great base of operations when you're visiting the L.A. area. We're profiling this city with a new article and video today on The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/6g9jyj4

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Darryl Musick April 20, 2011 at 7:52pm

Yeah, I'm going to piss off more than a few of my family and friends with this one...it's an updated look at Dodger Stadium on this week's Fields of Dreams report at The World on Wheels. In my defense, know that I rank Angel Stadium even lower: http://tinyurl.com/26npb6p

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Linda Ballou March 29, 2011 at 6:24am

Don't miss my two great outdoor days in OjaiOjai Outdoor day
Eric Theriault March 29, 2011 at 12:52am
The Southern California National Forest Fee-Free Days for 2011 have been been announced. They are:
- Get Outdoors Day • June 11, 2011
- National Public Lands Day • September 24, 2011
- Veterans Day Weekend • November 11 through 13, 2011
More information and the Google Calendar at: http://drives.to/blog-scnf-free-2011
Darryl Musick March 25, 2011 at 7:21pm

Jeez...have a glass and chill, it was just a play on words. I've lived here for 50 years, it wasn't meant to be taken so literally.
Darryl Musick March 25, 2011 at 4:44pm

Armed with only a pair of sensible shoes and a Blackberry, the intrepid wanderer takes to the streets of the mean city...it's another edition of Walking in L.A. at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/62treqk

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Darryl Musick March 23, 2011 at 6:45pm

Some more added today to our Secret Gardens of Downtown L.A list at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/4js693n
Darryl Musick March 21, 2011 at 5:14pm

It's been awhile since we've updated our list of California's best wheelchair accessible hiking trails, but today at The World on Wheels, we add a new one to the list: http://tinyurl.com/3ydq7fv

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…