Los Angeles

Outskirts In Los Angeles

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    Laguna Beach's Family Friendly Vacation Village

    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.

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    Luxurious Laguna Beach on a Budget

    It's okay to be a cheap date. As long as you do it right. Even in luxurious Laguna Beach -- a coast lined with expensive beach resorts, towering mansions and swanky restaurants -- you can still plan a classy outing without emptying your wallet.

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    Escape to Catalina Island

    A mere 22 miles off the coast of southern California is an island paradise surrounded by crystal clear water. Santa Catalina Island is a destination that offers the charm of a Mediterranean village and the laid back appeal of a 1950's beach town.

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    Discovering Big Bear Lake: Frosty Fun For Everyone

    Southern California ranks as one of the few places in the world where weather forecasters deliver both surf and snow reports during the same newscast. While surfers can choose from miles of beaches, there is only one resort destination for snow seekers in the know: Big Bear Lake. Surrounded by the San Bernardino Mountain National Forest at an elevation up to 9,000 feet, Big Bear Lake is a mountain resort community within a 100-mile drive from Los Angeles and Palm Springs.

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    Have a Dog Day in Laguna Niguel

    Laguna Niguel is a quiet yet upbeat city located between Mission Viejo and Dana Point. The scenery is beautiful, people are beyond friendly, areas are safe, and it is only a few minutes drive to the pacific ocean. Offering just about everything you could ever want from a city, even if you have a dog. The research has been done and there are many places to take your dog in this great city.

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    Flying High in Southern California

    The Los Angeles and Orange County regions of Southern California are many things: beautiful with enviable climates, laid-back due to the countless lazy beach communities, and buzzing with electricity due to the "industry" (movie-making, that is). They are also vast. To many visitors' dismay, there simply isn't enough time to see all the major sites.