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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
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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
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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.
Phone: (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
Phone: (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/
Phone:
1-800-223-7950
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Spas
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
Shopping Top
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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