Redondo Beach, a lively little seaside town in Southern California embodies the fantasy of what California living and visiting should be. Offering clear blue oceans for miles, casual restaurants, shops on the pier and several fun-in-the-sun outdoor activities it could be the perfect family vacation location.

Start your picture perfect day at the upscale Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club. This recently renovated, contemporary nautical-themed hideaway is located on a private peninsula between the marina and the ocean.

The economy is in shambles, LA actors' talk of another strike, and the holidays seem miles away without 4 feet of snow. Not to worry, head to the world famous Grove for LA holiday festivities!

Centrally located in the heart of Los Angeles, The Grove is considered a boutique outdoor shopping mall that encompasses retail shops, restaurants, and Movie Theater over the sprawling, well manicured grounds.

Any day that begins by the sea is a day off to a great start. In Orange County, California there are certainly many seaside towns to choose from, but one of the most picturesque is Laguna Beach. While this beach town might be most known for its arts, culture and the yearly Sawdust Festival and Pageant of the Masters it is also an ideal spot for some family fun.

The year is 2030. Imagine what Universal Studios Hollywood, already the world's largest movie studio and theme park, might look like. Wait. There's no need for you to even try, because Universal Studios already has a vision plan in place. It is a bold rethinking of the theme park and City Walk, with the addition of a new residential area. And I am telling you this because.... Universal Studios Hollywood is always going "Back to the Future."

Los Angeles is famous for a multitude of reasons and one of the most fun and famous is Santa Monica and its boardwalk planked pier; loaded with rides, restaurants, and arcade.

This beautiful seaside town, located south of Malibu and north of Venice Beach just off Coast Highway offers three-and-a-half miles of coastline, an average of 340 days of sunshine a year and a quintessential California beach experience. For adults out for a day of fun in the sun or families looking for the perfect way to please the whole bunch, you can't go wrong with Santa Monica Beach.