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The USA's most populous state is practically a country unto itself, divided between green north and arid south. Highlights: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, Napa/Sonoma wine country, Disneyland, redwood country, skiing, driving the Pacific Coast Highway, and lots more.

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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 September 20, 2010 at 5:21pm

We do some time in Alcatraz and finish up our trip to San Francisco. It' on The World on Wheels today: http://tinyurl.com/28fhocg

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 September 17, 2010 at 5:31pm

Come along on The World on Wheels as we head up north to Baghdad by the Bay, San Francisco: http://tinyurl.com/2ab75z9

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 September 8, 2010 at 8:23pm

Why does our home team's stadium rank so low on our Fields of Dreams list (17 out of 19)? It all has to do with how they treat their disabled fans. It's Angel Stadium today on The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/27s8sgl

FIELDS OF DREAMS: Hall of Fame/Walk of Shame

We're now up to 32 stadiums for all 30 teams, 28 of those are current stadiums. Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium have been demolished sin...
Darryl Musick September 2, 2010 at 6:18pm

Rickey Henderson coaching first base in AAA ball. For those you you who are going to be in the Sacramento area, tonight is the last chance to see The Rickey coaching for the Sacramento River Cats. He was very friendly yesterday and was posing with fans between innings.
Darryl Musick September 1, 2010 at 4:37pm

This week's Transit Report comes from a California city that has great public transportation...if you can get past the surly employees. It's San Francisco on The World on Wheels: : http://tinyurl.com/274ezfq

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 August 28, 2010 at 11:32pm

The World on Wheels reviews our pick for the second best ballpark in the major leagues and the best in the west for our Fields of Dreams series. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you AT&T Park in San Francisco: http://tinyurl.com/2ba6w9g

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…
Bob Ecker August 24, 2010 at 12:16am

Hi Guys:

If interested check out my new story covering "Killer" California Chadoannys. Read on and spare no expense!

www.examiner.com/international-travel-in-san-francisco/killer-calif...
Liz Hamill Scott August 21, 2010 at 1:55am

By reader request, a destination piece about Yosemite National Park. Be aware that I've gone conservative with my recommendations in this post. Your mileage can and will vary--if you're able to hike to the top of Half Dome--rock on with your bad self! Also, comment and tell me about it! I haven't done that hike since I was in the 8th grade and I'd love to know what it's like nowadays.

My Problem With Yosemite, Part 1

Also--got a destination you want me to cover? A specific type of travel? Comment on the blog or here on LJ, and I'll do my best to hook you up.
Tony Tien Huynh August 15, 2010 at 7:59pm

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Darryl Musick August 14, 2010 at 7:20am

Hope so. I know Hawaii experienced a boom in gay travel when they did.