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Southern California Getaways
Here's some handy links to help you plan a
more local escape
(that is, if you're from LA)!
Fun on the Shore
Fun in the Water
Places to Stay
Restaurants & Clubs
Santa Monica Restaurants
Spas
Shopping
Getting Around
On the Shore Top
Fun On the Shore
Wineries
The following wineries have tasting rooms to experience and
enjoy the wines that you may purchase.
Tulip Hill Winery
Wine tasting, olive oil tasting bar,
specialty foods, chocolates and gifts at the River at Rancho
Mirage.
Phone: 760- 568-5678
www.tuliphillwinery.com
Cambria
Family-owned
estate winery, established in 1986.
5475 Chardonnay, Santa Maria
10-5 Sat & Sun including holidays.
By appt. Mon-Fri. 805-937-8091, 888-339-9463,
www.cambriawines.com
Firestone
Vineyard
Established in 1972 as Santa Barbara County's first Estate winery,
Firestone Vineyard specializes in Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and other
varietals. Guided tours explore all aspects of the winemaking process.
5000 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos, 10-5 daily, 805-688-3940
Info@FirestoneWine.com
www.FirestoneWine.com
Gainey Vineyard
Beautiful
Spanish-style winery welcomes visitors daily for tours, tasting and
picnicking. Tours: daily at 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm.
3950 E. Hwy 246, Santa Ynez.10-5 daily, 805-688-0558
info@gaineyvineyard.com
www.gaineyvineyard.com
Rock Creek Lake Resort
Peak summer rate (not sure about off season): One Bedroom Cabin $155.00
nightly
Each cabin is clean and very well-maintained and supplied. All bed and
bath linens are provided. The cabins' bathrooms have clean showers,
toilet, and sink. The kitchens come with a full-size refrigerator,
range, drip coffee maker, toaster, and all of the pots, pans, dishes,
silverware, and other items that you would need for a comfortable stay.
Some of the services include very reasonable boat rentals ($60 - full
day, $45 - half day for a motor boat). There is no telephone or
television access in the cabins. Rock Creek Lakes Resort's restaurant is
surprisingly good for its size.
http://www.rockcreeklake.com/resort/
760 935-4311
Bishop Bouldering Trip
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bishop www.hiexpress.com
877-863-4780 $125/night, King size bed suite with Jacuzzi
Good overviews:
http://www.bishopbouldering.info/Home.html
http://www.mikedoyle.ca/photos/bishop/bishop_index.shtml
5-hour drive according to Google Maps
Disneyland
Ariel's Grotto
Ariel's Grotto now has meal service with the Princesses. 3 course meal
which you select from a limited menu. Each meal also includes 1
complimentary drink per person. Alcoholic beverages are an additional
charge.
Breakfast with Minnie and Friends
Breakfast with Minnie and Friends is now located inside Disneyland, at
the Plaza Inn.
http://www.disneymouselinks.com/disneyland-character-dining-guide.aspx
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Fun In the Water
Whale Watching
Newport Whales has been providing whale watching cruises for over 20
years.
www.newportwhales.com
The Queen Mary
1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach, Ca. 90802 (562) 435-3511
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Places to Stay
Montage Resort & Spa, Laguna Beach - Bungalow Ocean-Surf Suite
Newly designed, four bedroom bungalow sits on a 50-foot Coastal bluff.
Gorgeous architecture, balconies galore and a private path to the beach.
(949) 715-6200 Fax: (949) 715-6205
Web:
www.montagelagunabeach.com
Observers Inn
http://www.observersinn.com
A peaceful, 4.5 acre retreat for those who appreciate nature. Located in
northeast San Diego County near the Cleveland National Forest & the Anza
Borrego Desert.
Cozy guest house with two private rooms, each with plush queen size beds
and their own full size bathroom. The breath taking starry nights make
for the perfect location their
astronomical observatory which houses several research grade
telescopes. Your stay includes an inspiring one hour guided tour of the
night sky.
3535 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036 (760)765-0088
House Boat Rentals at Shasta Lake
Cost about $1500/family for 1 week, including gas, ski boat rental,
food, booze, the works.
Temperature during the days about 90 degrees in summer, which is
actually off season. Water temp about 80 degrees.
http://www.houseboats.com/shasta/ 1-800-223-7950
The St. Regis
Amazing food, kids club (over 5), separate kiddie pool
for babies and bigger kids as well as an adult pool. The Butler floor and Kids club are real
treats if you want to splash out on your next holiday.
St. Regis
Monarch Beach
Located midway between
Los Angeles and San Diego, the Tuscan-inspired St.
Regis Resort, Monarch Beach is devoted to the pursuit of
service and elegance.
www.stregismb.com
The Varden Hotel
We (Mom, Dad and 2 toddlers) stayed at the Varden over
Thanksgiving 2008 and truly enjoyed it.
It's close to many choices of
restaurants, Nordstrom Rack, a
Wal-Mart and is a nice walk to the
Aquarium. It's an easy bus ride to
the Queen Mary. There's mall
shopping nearby and on and on.
The rooms are effectively laid out
so even though they are not huge,
they don't feel crammed. Now, with 4
people, it was a little tighter than
we prefer, but we made due and were
happy to because we really liked the
place and the staff.
It is at the outer edge of the good
side of town (right next to the
Sizzler restaurant!). We felt safe.
335 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach,
California, 90802 (562) 432-8950
Spas Top
Spas
Bey's Garden Day Spa & Aromatherapy
Boutique
LA's premiere environmentally friendly and organic Day Spa.
Bey's provides customized Organic Facials, Soy-Based Waxing, slimming
Wraps, smoothing Scrubs and our exclusive Non-Toxic Nail services.
www.BeysGarden.com
Skin Spa
Book the couples suite and choose from 5 packages catered to your
luxury and togetherness. So many treatments, packages and services
to chose from. Written up by magazines like Allure, InStyle, and
US.
17401 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91316
Phone: 818-995-3888 www.skinspa.com
The Lounge Spa
Intimate and relaxing.
The locker room is tiny, but it offers everything you need and it's
equipped with showers, hair dryers, etc. They provide you with a
bathrobe and slippers to change into when you arrive and they have a
waiting area in the back with refreshments, complete with dim
lighting and candles! The staff is friendly and the prices are
SUPER affordable!
http://www.theloungespa.com/home.html You can get a massage and
facial for $125! (10/07)
After your treatment, you get a free elixir tonic which I think is a
fab idea. The absolute best part is that parking is a cinch and
it's FREE!
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Shopping
Vineyard Outlets
Great Wine & gifts & Wine Tasting At the Camarillo Premium Outlets.
910 Camarillo Center Drive, Suite 820,
Camarillo, CA 93010
805-383-4500
www.vineyardoutlet.com
Getting Around Top
Getting Around
Rivers Shuttle & Tour, LLC
14 Passenger Van
Contact: Edward H. Rios
Toll Free: (866) 732-1074 Cell (619) 857- 4971
Email: RapidTours@Aol.com
Ben’s Limo Service
Limousine Services
To LAX : $49 Pacific Palisades/ Beverly Hills/Brentwood/ Bel Air
$54 South Malibu/ Sherman Oaks/ Encino/Reseda
$59 Los Angeles/ Glendale/ Pasadena/ Burbank
$44 Santa Monica/ Westwood/ West L.A./ Venice
Phone: (800) 605-0105
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