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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 2, 2000
Pros: Even the boring scenery is pretty... so many things to see
Cons: You might get tired... hot... sunburned
Summary: California has everything, if you want it, just look for it, and you'll probably find it.
If you like humanity, find a huge city. If you like solitude, find the open expanses between the cities.
Natural beauty abounds: blue-green oceans, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 24, 2000
Pros: Red Lobster(A must try, if you ever visit La Verne)
Cons: Swatting away broads
Summary: What can I say about La Verne that everyone in the world doesn't already know? This premier bustling suburb of Los Angeles is simply the tops. Hollywood? Passe. Beverly Hills? Too tame. How about Brentwood? Overpopulated with knife-wielding football ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 21, 2000
Pros: Surreal landscape
Cons: Not many places to stay besides camping
Summary: I went hiking in Death Valley for 5 days. We were on a group trip organized by REI - we camped outside for four nights in April. We went early in the year to avoid the possibility of it getting extremely hot.
Death Valley has a landscape ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 11, 2000
Pros: Gorgeous park that attracts tourists from all over the world
Cons: Watch out for the granite; can get loose under your feet, Can get crowded
Summary: On a sunny day, I decided to take a friend of mine and my kids to Yosemite. It was the right timing to show this beautiful park to an old friend of my family. I can guarantee you that the best time to see Yosemite in all its splendor is end of May and ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 9, 2000
Pros: Intel Museum, Paramount's Great America Park
Cons: None
Summary: If you are in the San Francisco area and have an extra day or two, drive south for about an hour to Santa Clara. Santa Clara is the heart of California's Silicon Valley and the headquarters for Intel Corporation. The Intel Museum has great educational ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 7, 2000
Pros: Danger vastly over rated
Cons: Watch your kids and dogs carefully
Summary: Please don't panic! But Spring and Summer are rattlesnake season in California and most of the southwest. The best way to deal with rattlesnakes is just to avoid them.
When you are hiking, stay on the path as much as possible. Rattlesnakes ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 6, 2000
Pros: Incredibly beautiful high mountain lake
Cons: Only accessible a few months of the year
Summary: Wright's Lake, high above Lake Tahoe located on highway 50, is one of the area's best small lakes. Most people head to beautiful Lake Tahoe when in northern California, but us locals head to Wright's Lake.
Climbing to the lake from Highway 50 ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 6, 2000
Pros: Great small town fair
Cons: only 4 days
Summary: Growing up in Northern California and showing horses most of my life I have had an opportunity to visit many fair grounds all around California and Nevada. Most of the fairs I've been to are somewhat ordinary, with the same carnival atmosphere and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 4, 2000
Pros: education
Cons: lack of social life and sleep
Summary: Inquisitiveness has perpetually enveloped the college experience, particularly among graduating high school members. The conclusion of the 1999 school year signifies a critical transformation within their lives. These individuals must confront the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 3, 2000
Pros: Completely beautiful and serene
Cons: No room service. Who cares!
Summary: Northern California has a lot to offer. Mountains abound, as do huge redwoods forests, beautiful beachs, and not a lot of people. The drive between San Francisco to Oregon on highway 101, though it might take longer than I-5, is definitly worth it. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 2, 2000
Pros: Lots of places to explore
Cons: Look out for flying Frisbees
Summary:
Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsRedwood Park in Arcata, CA has something for everyone. Nestled in the Redwoods, this park is a great place to explore a redwood forest, play a very challenging round of Disc (Frisbee) ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 30, 2000
Pros: quaint shops
Cons: no major entertainment
Summary: If you happen to be in Southern California and have a couple of hours to spare, take a drive down to Fullerton and grab a bite to eat in one of their many charming eateries or do a little shopping in the heart of the city. The main thoroughfare you want ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 22, 2000
Pros: Friendly Laid Back Atmosphere, Beautiful Flowers, Legoland
Cons: None
Summary: Carlsbad, California is about an hour's drive from Anaheim, and the same coming from San Diego on Highway 101. If you are into trains, take the Coaster commuter train between San Diego and the two Coaster stations in Carlsbad. The views of the coast ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 22, 2000
Pros: affordable, quiet, near-by San Francisco and Monterey
Cons: can have foggy mornings and nippy evenings
Summary: Just 90 miles south of the bustling city of San Francisco, Half Moon Bay and the small towns surrounding it are a laid-back, quieter coastal experience than the city by the Bay.
Located right on Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay is a beach town with ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 20, 2000
Pros: beautiful, fun, friendly
Cons: hot in the summer......
Summary: My family and I reside in a city called Redding, CA. Within a 1 hour drive from here, are State Parks, and many other recreation areas. Located on Interstate 5, half way between Sacramento and Oregon. I would like to take the time to introduce you to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 18, 2000
Pros: Fun Family Time, Good Eats, Carnival Rides, Entertainment, Frogs, Frogs, Frogs...
Cons: None unless you don't like greenish brown slimy Bullfrogs...
Summary: This is all about the Jumping Frog Jubilee here in Calaveras County, today and the next 3 days held at our county fair.
The frog jump is open to anyone who brings a frog that meets the criteria.
In order to qualify for a jump, either in ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 17, 2000
Pros: Great Family Time, Rides and Thrills, Livestock, Destruction Derby, and of course Frogs to Jump!
Cons: none
Summary: Each third weekend in the month of May every year since 1928, the town of Angels Camp in Calaveras County celebrate "Jumping Frog Jubilee".
The whole town and other neighboring towns join up for four days of fun and excitement. It ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 14, 2000
Pros: Everything, animate or inanimate, is beautiful
Cons: Smelly pollution
Summary: I don’t know about you, but I’ve always wished they all could be California girls. And they can be for just a little cash and an adventurous spirit. All you have to do is take a trip to the gorgeous state of California. While your there, be sure to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 4, 2000
Pros: greatest place to be in the summer
Cons: big population
Summary: Unlike many states California has many places to visit. In the following paragraphs I'm going to tell you more about California and what places are like here. California is filled with many types of people and is a really big state. There is so much to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 3, 2000
Pros: Unique, beautiful place. Friendly residents.
Cons: Bring a jacket!
Summary: A lot of people seem to cut off California north of San Francisco, but don't forget that there is still life beyond that! Take a trip up to Humboldt county for the scenic tour of a lifetime!!
Humboldt county isn't called the "Redwood ... read more
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