http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com For a city that home ports one-third of the U.S. Navy fleet, it seems surprising that it took until the 21st Century for the city to open a naval museum to rival similar attractions on the East Coast. But now that it's here, the U.S.S. Midway has made an ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_691209_29.html 21st November 2008 Okay, just where can parents take their kids nowadays where both the kids and parents will have a good time? Here are three examples of great getaways for holidays, or for any other time of year that you can take the kids along. San Francisco San... http://www.articlealley.com/article_686779_29.html 13th November 2008 Riverside, California, is a seeming metropolis and part of the L.A. basin, but it's hard to think of one distinguishing characteristic. But get on down off the freeway and you'll find one of the most unique getaway experiences in the state - an experie... http://www.articlealley.com/article_680434_29.html 31st October 2008 When you visit La Quinta, you can see why the Spaniards chose this place for a base -- it's ideally located near the mountains on the way to the San Gabriel Mission, and it's also a great location for the La Quinta Resort. Several centuries later, alon... http://www.articlealley.com/article_668645_29.html 17th October 2008 Point Reyes is an amazing preserved part of the California coastline that is just like a little bit of the Irish Coast. But this is not Ireland. This is the Point Reyes Seashore, a couple walking along the road an awe-inspiring landscape that brings to... http://www.articlealley.com/article_666309_29.html 15th October 2008 Venture into the northwest part of Washington State and it's like vacationing on the National Geographic Channel. Without question, you'll find more picture-postcard settings in this part of the state than any other - which is really saying something, con... http://www.articlealley.com/article_662423_29.html 13th October 2008 On your next visit to California, why not stay in a storybook cottage just footsteps from the beach and within easy driving distance of Hearst Castle? If you're the type who loves to take long walks on the beach, then Moonstone Beach in Cambria, Califo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_659760_29.html 08th October 2008 Sorensen's is not only a resort -- it's a town. We noticed on our Rand McNally map there is in fact a town called Sorensen's at the intersection of Highways 89 and 88 near Lake Tahoe. We double-checked with Innkeeper John Brissenden and, yep, there are... http://www.articlealley.com/article_654220_29.html 01st October 2008 For those who've tried them, Mexican beach resorts are among the most relaxing vacations or getaways one can imagine — long stretches of beach, palm trees, a cerveza or margarita never far from one's grasp. It's easy to drift along like some white fluff... http://www.articlealley.com/article_649594_29.html 26th September 2008 History buffs could hardly do better than a visit to California's Gold Country in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada where gold was discovered in the mid-19th Century, setting off a population explosion that helped shape what California is today. And mayb... http://www.articlealley.com/article_642734_29.html 19th September 2008 Warner Springs Ranch had its beginning back when ranch founder John Warner was given 48,000 square acres just for becoming a Mexican citizen. Of course, Warner had a little pull: he had married Anita Gale, who was raised as a ward of the soon-to-be gov... http://www.articlealley.com/article_627449_29.html 08th September 2008 La Jolla is the definition of "enchanting seaside village." With great weather, swaying palm trees and spectacular ocean views, it's just like a trip to Hawaii. This was decades ago and we had just returned from our first real long-distance travel expe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_619017_29.html 04th September 2008 Those of us who choose our getaways carefully often pay nearly as much attention to the town as the beach - in other words, a scenic stretch of coastline is the main attraction, but it's nearly as important to spend our precious days off in a place with i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_615344_29.html 02nd September 2008 Ever been captivated by those beautiful log homes you see in those glossy magazines? Well you don't have to build one -- just rent one for the weekend in one of the Northwest's most beautiful locations. On our most recent trip to Leavenworth, Washingto... http://www.articlealley.com/article_601195_29.html 16th August 2008 If there is one place where Southern California charm, history, style, beaches and sun all converge, it has to be on the 7.4 square miles of ground you'll find at the west end of the sweeping, skyscraper-high Coronado Bridge. The makers of the movie "Some... http://www.articlealley.com/article_600778_29.html 16th August 2008 It can be a little disconcerting sometimes to drive down the Central California interstate and come upon an ocean-going freighter in Stockton of all places. Yet ships do call on Stockton - and have for decades - as they make their way to the state's in... http://www.articlealley.com/article_594151_29.html 12th August 2008 If you want to soak up Bay area charm but avoid being in the middle of San Francisco traffic, there's a place just across the bay that is ideal. Look up the term "bedroom community" in the dictionary and it must have a picture of Sausalito, the tiny ba... http://www.articlealley.com/article_587578_29.html 24th July 2008 We wanted to find a cozy, romantic beach bungalow with its own beach on an island with thick forests and a lush natural landscape, so we headed for the San Juan Islands, right? Well not exactly. If you live in the Seattle area think a little closer - thin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_580962_29.html 18th July 2008 Hop on board the Napa Valley Wine Train, and you're immediately enroute to wine-lover's heaven. The Napa experience is all about wine, of course, but it's also about enjoying the finer things in life. The typical Napa visitor will spend considerable ti... http://www.articlealley.com/article_579642_29.html 17th July 2008 Few travelers speeding along Interstate 5 near Coalinga realize that those cattle they see in feedlots next to the freeway are actually In-N-Out burgers waiting to be processed. Sure, everyone knows that burgers come from cattle, but did you know In-N-Out... http://www.articlealley.com/article_572335_29.html 09th July 2008 It's hard to give up your car -- especially in Southern California - but Santa Barbara will make it well worth your while to do so. In fact, just put aside the benefits to the environment and look at the benefits to our own family: We saved on gas, veh... http://www.articlealley.com/article_571108_29.html 07th July 2008 California is known for its pristine coastline, but the state also has plenty of great fresh-water lakes, including Clear Lake, just a couple hours drive north from San Francisco. A friend visited Clear Lake not too long ago and came back raving about ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_567375_29.html 01st July 2008 Attention all tourism promoters: If you want your destination put "on the map" for all future generations, just go out and hire an author with the talent, let's say, of John Steinbeck, and have that writer publish a piece of literary art that just happens... http://www.articlealley.com/article_567080_29.html 01st July 2008 One of California's new hot spots is Oceanside, a bedroom community for San Diego and Camp Pendleton that just happens to have one of the best beaches in the state. The city also is proud of nearby Camp Pendleton, the massive Marine Corps training cent... http://www.articlealley.com/article_559800_29.html 20th June 2008 Many movie-goers who enjoyed the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "The Birds" also fell in love with the pristine bay and seaside village visible early in the film. The movie then proceeds to allow thousands of birds to terrorize this idyllic little place and... http://www.articlealley.com/article_556740_29.html 17th June 2008 If you're planning a family vacation, California's vacation lakes and mountain retreats are even more impressive than its theme parks. One great example is Shaver Lake. One of our most recent discoveries is Shaver Lake, a little more than an hour's dri... http://www.articlealley.com/article_552999_29.html 09th June 2008 Sequoia National Park is known for its tall trees, but visitors will be surprised to find one of the best caves they will ever want to explore. Oh the giant Sequoia trees are impressive, all right. Who would not marvel at trees that weigh 2.7 million p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_550702_29.html 04th June 2008 The lazy days of summer are straight-ahead and that means it's prime season for one of Sonoma County's favorite family adventures - a Huck Finn type of getaway that is neither expensive nor difficult to get to. For decades people of all ages have made the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_549794_29.html 02nd June 2008 There's no need to go to Mississippi to stay on an authentic and historic riverboat. The Delta King is boarding right now in Sacramento. Just like passengers back in the 1920s, today's guests enjoy enchanting river views, great food and drink and a coz... http://www.articlealley.com/article_545967_29.html 23rd May 2008 If walking or driving the streets of San Francisco is not quite enough adventure for you, try joining the growing number of people who are seeing Bay area sights while balancing on board a Segway, that two-wheeled electric vehicle that was once hailed as ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_542558_29.html 20th May 2008 It's no mystery that Mendocino is popular with tourists -- after all, it was seen nationally for many years as the backdrop on television's Murder She Wrote. The series ran 12 years altogether, filming its last episode in 1996. During that time, 264 ep... http://www.articlealley.com/article_539002_29.html 15th May 2008 If you don't happen to have time to tour the entire state of California, we found a place that almost seems like a microcosm of the state. You have your beaches, your surfers, you r Redwood forests and, just an hour away, one of the state's largest and mo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_532367_29.html 08th May 2008 While Carlsbad will never be a bigger destination than San Diego -- quite possibly the most popular beach city in California -- it can be a great place to stay while you're visiting the area. It's a trade-off, of course. Come to Carlsbad and you elimin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_529430_29.html 06th May 2008 The most famous zoo in the U.S. has to be the San Diego Zoo which, for decades, has been pleasing visitors from all over the world. Yet many people don't realize that the San Diego Zoo is just one part of an amazing collection of fascinating attraction... http://www.articlealley.com/article_528678_29.html 02nd May 2008 If you're looking for California beach culture, you need go no farther than a few miles south of downtown L.A. to find an excellent base of operations that is close to most major L.A. attractions. Want to visit Hollywood ore Beverly Hills or the Univer... http://www.articlealley.com/article_522996_29.html 25th April 2008 The Greater Palm Springs areas attracts its share of families, anxious to enjoy the sunshine and wide open spaces of the Coachella Valley -- the perfect antidote to big-city living. The cities of this valley have made good use of irrigation water piped... http://www.articlealley.com/article_522203_29.html 25th April 2008 Some people hear "bed and breakfast" and they think of an ornate historic home; others have been disappointed to find their bed-and-breakfast was no more than an average, mundane house in the suburbs that was like staying with relatives. The truth is b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_514270_29.html 09th April 2008 Los Angeles, California. Maybe New York City has a slightly better claim to it, but a lot of people think L.A. really is the Center of the Universe. In the case of Los Angeles, it is the center of the entertainment universe and has more legitimate movi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_514038_29.html 09th April 2008 Dig into California's tourist attractions and you'll find rewarding discoveries just under the surface - the earth's surface that is. With the state's rich mining history and plenty of natural caverns to explore, there does lurk below California a numb... http://www.articlealley.com/article_498546_29.html 28th March 2008 If stories of Donner Pass and snowy blizzards in the Sierra Nevada are keeping you at lower elevations during the winter months, try venturing just a little ways into the Sierra foothills for a rewarding stay in one of the charming historic towns along sc... http://www.articlealley.com/article_494841_29.html 25th March 2008 To cruise or not to cruise - that's a question many of our middle-age friends are asking. Most people think cruises are either a bunch of young people intent on 24/7 parties, or senior citizens enjoying their Golden years. The truth is that most cruise... http://www.articlealley.com/article_491736_29.html 19th March 2008 John Russavage fell in love with the California Redwoods and now he's using his background as a real estate developer and stock broker to help bring many more tourists to the area just like him.Next time you go to Redwood National and State Pa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_242349_29.html 08th November 2007 If California coastal scenery is what you're looking for, start your journey in Bodega Bay and head north. Breathtaking scenery, historical attractions and charming bed-and-breakfast inns await your exploration.The drive starts in Bodega Bay, ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_238178_29.html 06th November 2007 Back in 1997, it wasn't easy to see the Getty Museum -- it required lots of advance planning, long lines and plenty of patience.What a difference a decade makes. Today no reservations are required and it�s possible to drive right to your par... http://www.articlealley.com/article_232948_29.html 30th October 2007 With the money you're going to spend on that California getaway, the one thing you want to be sure of is that this trip will be memorable and out of the ordinary.One way to add that extra touch is to choose a historic lodging – a destination... http://www.articlealley.com/article_233724_29.html 30th October 2007 Your next L.A. getaway needn't be a continuous battle with the city's freeway traffic -- consider staying in a place that is close enough to get to major attractions, but well out of the city.If such popular destinations as Malibu, Santa Monic... http://www.articlealley.com/article_228695_29.html 18th October 2007 Just think about a trip to Tuscany in which you visit gorgeous scenery by day and retire to your elegant villa.Now imagine driving just a few hours from Los Angeles or San Francisco and finding much of the same experience. The Paso Robles Wine... http://www.articlealley.com/article_226970_29.html 12th October 2007 As if the sights and sounds of San Francisco weren't enough to keep visitors completely enthralled, Mother Nature invites you to drive just a few minutes north of the city, across the Golden Gate Bridge and into a suburban area that seems like the other s... http://www.articlealley.com/article_226790_29.html 12th October 2007 If you thought your home has appreciated in value in the past few years, consider the property values on Southern California's Balboa Island. A bay front lot that sold for $25 just after the turn of the century now will bring as much as $3 million.<... http://www.articlealley.com/article_221643_29.html 02nd October 2007 The Pacific coastline and old-growth forests are two of California's biggest scenic highlights � and these two natural wonders converge nicely at one of the state's most famous tourist attractions: Big Sur.Located about 150 miles south of Sa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_216760_29.html 21st September 2007