California Beaches Blog

Avalon, CA–Tourists know Catalina Island and the City of Avalon for its sandy beaches, scenic vistas, and island charm. But one segment of visitors to the island are focused on fishing.
Founded in 1898, many angler organizations recognize the Tuna Club on Catalina Island as the most prestigious fishing club in the world. Why? Tuna sport [...]

It is time to eat big time. Not just the $2.50 monster hot dog (soda bar included) at Price Club. We’re talking major gourmet. Good stuff. Sauces with expensive ingredients made by seasoned chefs. Here are food events that span the coast from the Bay Area to San Diego. Get out there and chow down!

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My Son, Rich Farver, died Oct. 11, 2008 from glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer.  He was 28 years old when diagnosed and lived seven months.
He was a graduate student at SDSU (San Diego State University).  There is a brain cancer cluster on campus.  Five brain cancers, 4 within the last three years.  Some Professor’s and I [...]

El Dorado County in the California Gold Country offers one of the busiest, most interesting calendars of events in California. Many of the unique things to do allow tourists to step into the lifestyle that has been enjoyed in the region for over 150 years since gold was discovered. There’s even a gold mine you [...]

Can Downtown Los Angeles reinvigorate and re-invest in its downtown core, bringing back the shine once more? Places such as LA Live next to the Los Angeles Convention Center are a sure bet. Why? The hotel offerings near the convention center are not that abundant, and not that great for those seeking quality accommodations.  Opening [...]

Do you want to know the trends in travel lodging? The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in San Diego will be held Jan. 25-27, 2010, offering insight into the financial side of the industry. If you are a vacation home investor or considering entering the property investment arena, this event is one of the many [...]