The Plate Shop, Sausalito, CA, Locally Grown Dining

Focusing on affordable food and using locally grown ingredients, Plate Shop is an organic restaurant in Sausalito that specializes in authentic California cuisine. Having opened their doors last year, Plate Shop features an ever-changing menu based on the freshest ingredients that are available on a given day, unique local wines, a fully-stocked bar and more. Plate Shop is open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner and bar service. Each visit is unique,...

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Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary Celebration, May 27, 2012

Memorial Day Weekend in San Francisco will coincide with the 75th anniversary celebration of the Golden Gate Bridge. Under the theme “Bridging Us All,” the weekend long festival harkens back to the spirit of the Golden Gate Fiesta when the Bridge opened on May 27, 1937. Highlights of the 2012 celebration include an historic watercraft parade, multiple music and dance stages, art installations, history and educational presentations, display of cars...

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San Francisco's "Lands End" Unveils New Visitor Center

The National Park Service and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, today unveiled the Lands End Lookout, the newest visitor center within the Golden Gate National Parks. Located along San Francisco’s rugged Pacific coast, the new 4,150-square-foot “green” visitor center sits directly above the former Sutro Baths at the northwest edge of the City, and features a museum store, café, and educational and interpretive exhibits highlighting the natural...

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San Francisco Marriott Union Square Wins "Hotel of the Year" Award

San Francisico Marriott Union Square earlier this month won several awards at Marriott International’s Global Full Service General Managers Conference last month. The hotel was recognized as Hotel of the Year, which honors the best hotel in the Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand across the Americas, and won the inaugural BLT (Breakthrough Leadership Training) Excellence award, recognizing leadership and accountability, as well as financial excellence...

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Hotel Indigo Opens in the Heart of Del Mar, CA

Hotel Indigo, InterContinental Hotels Group's (IHG), upscale boutique brand, announced today the grand opening of the Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar. Following a multimillion-dollar renovation and rebranding, the 94-room hotel in downtown Del Mar offers guests sophisticated lodging with modern furnishings and a contemporary style, exuding the charm of the Del Mar community. “Not only does the hotel’s new design incorporate community staples like...

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Claremont, CA Culinary Scene Is a Foodie's Delight

Claremont's unique and wide selection of restaurants has long been "on the map" for many in Southern California and for the frequent international guests to the Claremont Colleges. With several hip, new restaurants and dozens of locally famous eateries keeping the food scene fresh, foodies and vacationers are discovering this Los Angeles-area hamlet as a delicious dining destination. "A famous college town with international visitors demands a high...

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Land & Sea Farmers Market, Half Moon Bay, CA

100 year (and 4 Month) old Italian American Coastside Farmer Rina Pacini cut the ribbon at 10:00 A.M Sunday Morning, April 25, 2012, to officially launch The Land & Sea Farmers Market at Harbor Village in Half Moon Bay, CA. The event brought out 1000's of people from all over California throughout the day. The Sunday event led to the highest levels of foot traffic ever experienced inside the mall development, marking a period of over 5 years...

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Hilton Garden Inn Rolls Out the Red Carpet for New Property in Los Angeles

Hilton Garden Inn today announced the grand opening of the newest addition to the brand's portfolio, the Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood. The 160-room property, which officially opened for business on March 6, 2012, replaced the historic Hollywood Heights Hotel and is conveniently located just minutes away from some of the city's top attractions. The addition represents the brand's growing portfolio of more than 540 hotels worldwide. The...

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Enter the "California Milestone Moments" Photo Contest

The first 'wow' moment when you saw the Half Dome. The first photo you snapped out the window as you crossed the Golden Gate Bridge. Your first hug with a giant Sequoia, or your dog catching his first Frisbee on a California beach. These are the kinds of "California Milestone Moments" that people can share -- and win prizes for -- during a new photo contest launching today by Visit California, the state's official tourism agency. The easy-to-enter...

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Nojoqui Falls County Park

Nestled just a few miles south of Solvang, CA is a hidden gem for travelers who love a short hike in the morning to get the blood pumping before breakfast. Nojoqui Falls County Park is home to a spectacular water fall reminiscent of those found in the tropical forests of Hawaii. Dropping nearly 100ft over a rock cliff, the water spray provides a cool, misty shower that perks up hikers under a canopy of trees and canyon walls. From the trailhead,...

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Disney's Grand California Resort & Spa

The adventure begins in the lobby, and one can instantly understand why AAA granted this hotel with the Four Diamond Award. With warm, earthy tones and accents of stone and wood, the American Craftsman design of Disney’s Grand California Resort & Spa is instantly appealing. Giant overstuffed chairs are abundant throughout, and ample seating surrounds the vast stone hearth - especially inviting during the nightly storyteller hour. And storyteller...

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Disney's Paradise Pier

Screening Room Though Disney considers the Paradise Pier its value property, someone failed to alert the designers. Campy, beach-themed accents are around every turn, represented in creative ways that are definitively Disney. Though there are many accents that adults will find appealing, this hotel was created with the kids in mind. An arcade resides in between the parking lot and the registration desk. A kid-sized screening room plays Disney movies...

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Disneyland Hotel

Happy hosts greet you at the entrance From the very moment the valet opens the door, you know that this is going to be something special. Bronze statues of Mickey and Minnie greet you at the entrance. Giant teacups outfitted with plush cushions beckon you to take a load off while you wait for your turn to check in. And the front desk staff welcomes you with a warm smile and quick processing of documents. Let the Disney vacation begin! Situated...

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The Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla

La Jolla, California is a peaceful beach city nestled off the Pacific Coast near San Diego. Known for it’s laid-back lifestyle and high-end boutiques, this little town is the ideal retreat to rest and relaxation. Upon outward appearance The Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla is exactly everything you would imagine a beachside B & B to be. Deemed a beach boutique hotel this little fifteen room Inn offers thoughtful amenities and old fashioned...

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Cody's of La Jolla

After a morning in La Jolla amongst bustling beach goers and impatient tourists, the afternoon begs for a quiet lunch on a sunny patio. Of which Cody's is more than happy to deliver both. Tucked several blocks away from the busy beach, but still within view of the crashing waves, Cody's is the perfect place to relax in peace and enjoy a delicious meal. Their ambiance combines modern rustic decor with welcoming pop-bright accents. Potted succulents...

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