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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

3 Great Day Trips in Southern California

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Living in Southern California (SoCal) now, I can honestly say that for those visiting on vacation, there is just way too much to do in a week, let alone just a weekend. Sure, it has a lot to do with the weather because it's rare to be rained out, but there is just a lot to see and do and there's always more being added. So if you are feeling overwhelmed with what to do on your vacation week, have no fear. Most SoCal residents haven't done it all yet. Here are a few things that make great day trips that won't disappoint you whether you are traveling as a couple or as a family.

The Getty Museum - Owned by the Getty Foundation and set up by the late J. Paul Getty, the oil tycoon, the Getty Museum now has two locations. They have the original located off the 405 freeway outside of LA and the other in Malibu. The art collection is pretty spectacular. No matter what your art preferences, you'll find something to suit your fancy. Personally, I was awestruck at the collection including the Van Gogh paintings (my favorite artist along with Raphael). The Getty is also the richest museum in the United States. Tickets are free. You'll just have to pay for parking. And the grounds are the most impressive I have ever seen of any museum in the world. Interested in another museum, the Smithsonian has a Free Museum Day coming up on Sept 25th.

Zuma Beach - Located in Malibu, this part of the California Coastline is the quintessential SoCal beach. It's got great waves and surf, great views of the ocean, dolphin that swim by the shoreline, and million dollar homes behind you overlooking the ocean. It's very family-friendly and very safe. Bring a cooler of food and drink and have a family picnic. Avoid bringing alcohol as the police will be sure to inspect and will most definitely write a ticket. Stop by the local Sunset Restaurant and have a delish fish taco, a California specialty. Zuma Beach is located just about an hour from the Disney Vacation Club in Anaheim for a fun and family-friendly stay.

Vasquez Rocks - Remember the "Flintstones" Movie? Well, that wasn't quite that memorable but it was filmed right here in SoCal at Vasquez Rocks. Vasquez Rocks, named after the famous bank robber's hideout from the law is a wonderful natural rock formation for hiking, picnics, and horseback riding. At peaks you'll have amazing views of the area. And the hikes through the canyon are a lot of fun. Be sure to bring a camera because you'll want to capture these views for the future. As a bonus, get here to watch the sunrise. And on Easter, you can catch a wonderful church service at sunrise. If you're visiting, you'll find great vacation rentals for this area within a couple hours south in San Diego or within an hour on the beach in Ventura or Laguna.

In summary, you'll find southern California to be packed with things to do when visiting on vacation. There weather is always great with sun and clear skies. You can visit the beach, amusement parks, theatres and more. . These three suggestions won't steer you wrong whether you are traveling as a couple or as a family. Be careful, you might have so much fun here in California that you might not leave.

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

3 Great Day Trips in Southern California

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