California Beaches Blog

Professor Dennis Napier Leads Encore Museum Trip, shown in fine art photography of Timothy Wolcott.
Few have the time, patience, equipment and decades of skill to capture the images in detail that Big Bear Lake photographer Timothy Wolcott sells in his gallery. But for an introduction and appreciation of Death Valley, an incredible tour is being [...]

LOS ANGELES- Savvy travelers know that the most incredible adventures are often outside your door. The secret heart of Los Angeles, deep in the suburban San Gabriel Valley just east of Los Angeles,  America’s most historic highway, Route 66, starts  ends in L.A. On the ROUTE 66 tour, hosted by Richard Schave and Esotouric,  you’ll [...]

California whale watching season has been going on for a month, but the majority of us like to get through the holidays, then hitch a ride. The tour boats offer two hour to half day trips from ports such as Dana Point, and Oxnard.  The boats get you out with the dolphins, sea life and [...]

There are close to 35 lighthouses and light stations in California in various states of restoration–or disrepair. Most were established in the late 1800’s or early 1900’s to warn ships of dangers such as rocks and land not seen in the black of the night or during heavy fogs. Today when you stand on the [...]

Westminster, CA–An elegant night of authentic Asian delights is featured at the annual Taste and Tour of Little Saigon at  Asian Garden Mall in Westminster on Thurs. Sept. 17, 2009.  Vietnamese entertainment, a limo tour of Little Saigon and an eight-course meal are part of the fun at this popular annual event with a wine [...]

SAUSALITO - Floating Homes Tours. Sausalito’s colorful floating homes community will open its doors to visitors for a self-guided tour of 20 architectural masterpieces. Docents will also be on-board to describe the incredible waterfront lifestyle and answer questions. Six of the homes on this year’s tour have never been open to [...]

Lisa Marie Presley said Michael Jackson predicted his own, early death, in an interview after he passed, according to US mag.

Lauded as a hit in Brazil, see the U.S. tour of Skank at Los Angeles Nokia Club.

Catalina Island boat rides information fills you in on the several boat excursion companies that make daily trips to Avalon.

Beverly Hills rolls out its new improved trolley with tours hourly for us tourists and reporters writing about this destination.