Exploring California

South Lake Tahoe CA 96151

2009-10-26T18:30:00.000-07:00

Lake Tahoe is a masterpiece of nature and was created in a nutshell, the Tahoe Basin was formed about five to ten million years ago by the rising and falling of the land due to the shifting of geologic faults.

Tremendous forces began the western tilt of the Sierra Nevada block. As a result, two principal parallel faults developed. The eastern margin created the Carson Range and the western margin created the Sierra Nevada. The up-thrown fault blocks created the highest peaks in the region. The down-thrown fault blocks sank to create a deep v-shaped valley, now called the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The eastern margin created the Carson Range and the western margin created the Sierra Nevada. The up-thrown fault blocks created the highest peaks in the region. The down-thrown fault blocks sank to create a deep v-shaped valley, now called the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Today, the highest point in the Tahoe Basin is Freel Peak at 10,881 feet.

The deepest part of Lake Tahoe is near Crystal Bay, measuring a water depth of 1,645 feet.

For more Info visit

http://www.visitinglaketahoe.com/

http://www.tahoevacationguide.com/

Tahoe Keys Resort

Lake Tahoe Reservation Bureau

599 Tahoe Keys Blvd.

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151

Phone
(800) 698-2463
530-544-5397

Disneyland Park Anaheim CA 92802

2009-10-26T15:06:00.000-07:00

Disneyland ,the theme park located in Anaheim, California, owned and operated by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts division of The Walt Disney Company.

Disneyland holds the distinction of being the only theme park to be designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney himself.

Currently the park has been visited by more than 515 million guests since it opened, including presidents, royalty and other heads of state.

Attractions..

Disneyland® Park

From the charm of Main Street, U.S.A to the whimsy of Mickey's Toontown, explore eight fantastic "lands" of nostalgia, color and delight. Let your imagination run free in a magic kingdom where life is a fairy tale and dreams really do come true.

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/landing?name=DisneylandParkLandingPage

Disney's California Adventure® Park

Immerse yourself in a magical festival of shows, parades and attractions celebrating California's storied past and exciting future. From the gold rush to Hollywood's golden era to the timeless allure of the beach, discover the vast and diverse Golden State.

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/landing?name=DisneysCaliforniaAdventureLandingPage

Downtown Disney® District

Visit the Downtown Disney® District — a lively promenade featuring unique shopping and dining, as well as exciting nighttime entertainment. Located just outside the Theme Parks and adjacent to the Disneyland® Resort hotels, the Downtown Disney® District offers something for everyone from early morning until late at night.

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/moreMagic/landing?name=DowntownDisneyLandingPage

Disneyland® Hotel

The original Disney hotel has the feeling of magic wherever you turn. The fun and fantasy here will leave you with sweet dreams that always end happily ever after.
Conveniently located adjacent to the Downtown Disney® District
Over 969 rooms in three high-rise towers
Disney touches are everywhere, like the oversized Sorcerer's Hat and the Never Land themed pool
State-of-the-art business center and conference facilities unrivaled by many Anaheim hotels
Imaginative environments, attention to detail and Disney-quality service.

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/hotels/landing?name=DisneylandHotelLandingPage

Disneyland Park

1313 S. Disneyland Drive

Anaheim CA 92802

For more Info Visit

http://www.disneyland.com/

Universal Studios Hollywood,the Entertainment Capital of L.A.

2009-10-26T14:27:00.000-07:00

With thrilling park rides and shows, a real working movie studio and L.A's best shops, restaurants and all-new cinemas at CityWalk, Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that's fun for the whole family.

The Attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood,the Entertainment Capital of L.A.

New! The first-ever mega-attraction based on the blockbuster TV series, The Simpsons. Featuring the show's classic humor and many of its instantly recognizable characters - all voiced by the original actors.
Experience hair-raising thrills and heart-pounding surprises on rides like the Revenge of the Mummy thrill coaster and the Jurassic Park 80-foot raft plunge.
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how your favorite movies and TV shows are made on the Studio Tour. See more sets than ever before like The War of the Worlds, and sets from ABC's hit series 'Desperate Housewives' and other award winning TV shows, along with hundreds of facades on Hollywood's most famous backlot.
Join Shrek and Donkey on an ogre-the-top adventure in Shrek 4-D.
Finish your day off at Universal CityWalk, where there's always way more new and way more to do.

Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal City

Universal City CA 91608

For more info visit

http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/

Monterey Bay Whale Watch Monterey CA 93940

2009-10-20T15:40:00.000-07:00

Monterey Bay Whale Watch offers year-round whale watching trips to observe the spectacular diversity and abundance of whales and dolphins inhabiting the Bay. Monterey is the best place in the nation to view a variety of marine mammals and seabirds. The Monterey Submarine Canyon approaches close to the shore, allowing deep water species of whales, dolphins, and seabirds to occur near the coast. Shallow water species, such as the gray whale, are found very close to shore in the narrow shelf region

Monterey Bay Whale Watch

84 Fishermans Wharf 1

Monterey CA 93940

Depending on the season, whales and dolphins that are frequently observed include Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Blue Whales, Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, Risso's Dolphins, Northern Right Whale Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Killer Whales, and Dall's Porpoise.

For more Info visit

http://www.montereybaywhalewatch.com/

The Monterey Bay is home to one of North America's deepest and largest submarine canyons. Larger than the Grand Canyon, this deep ocean environment begins less than ½ mile from shore and extends to a depth of over 2 miles. Off shore traveling currents along the canyon walls create upwellings, which send plankton and nutrient rich waters to the surface. This is the basis of the ocean's food chain. The canyon brings this deep-water environment within reach of our boats just a few miles out. In essence, Monterey Bay has become a gathering place for marine mammals, sea birds, and fish alike..

http://www.santacruzwhalewatching.com/

The Mystery Spot Santa Cruz CA 95065

2009-10-20T15:11:00.000-07:00

The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California.

It is a circular area of effect around 150 feet or 46 meters in diameter.

Within the Mystery Spot you will be stunned as your perceptions of the laws of physics and gravity are questioned.

The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Road
Santa Cruz CA 95065

The Mystery Spot was discovered in 1939 by a group of surveyors and opened to the public in 1940. The Mystery Spot has amazed and perplexed hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world, and many return time and time again to experience these puzzling variations of gravity, perspective, and height.

for more info

visit

http://www.mysteryspot.com/

San Francisco Fire Engine Tours San Francisco CA 94133

2009-10-20T14:12:00.000-07:00

Looking for something different and exciting to do ? San Francisco’s Fun and Only Spectacular Big Red Shiny Mack Fire Engine The RED HOT way to tour the Bay !
Here you will find a variety of sights and sounds to entertain and give you some insight as to the fun to be had on our tours.

San Francisco Fire Engine Tours

2801 Leavenworth Street

San Francisco CA 94133

For more info visit

http://www.fireenginetours.com/

Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey CA 93940

2009-10-19T22:14:00.000-07:00

The Monterey Bay Aquarium, ranked as one of the world's top aquariums and one of the best places for kids and families!

The "Splash Zone" galleries feature penguins, seahorses and other creatures, and many interactive exhibits for children ages 0-12.

Families can learn together about ocean animals, and what they can do to help. Also fun for kids are several "touch pools" where they can get their hands wet touching animals that live on California's rocky shores like sea cucumbers, anemones and sea stars.

The three-story kelp forest, enormous tuna in the Outer Bay and ethereal jellies inspire awe from visitors of all ages. And inspiring conservation of the ocean is the mission of this non-profit aquarium.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

886 Cannery Row

Monterey CA 93940

For more info visit

http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/

The Golden Gate Bridge,San Francisco CA 94901

2009-10-19T18:54:00.000-07:00

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean. As part of both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1, it connects the city of San Francisco on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula to Marin County.

The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed during the year 1937, and has become an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and California. Since its completion, the span length has been surpassed by eight other bridges. It still has the second longest suspension bridge main span in the United States, after the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York City.

In 1999, it was ranked fifth on the List of America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.

U can take beautiful pics of this gate from Vista point..

For more info visit

http://www.goldengatebridge.org/

Alcatraz Island,San Francisco CA 94123

2009-10-19T18:25:00.000-07:00

Alcatraz and history go hand in hand. Once home to some of America's most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary that operated here from 1934 to 1963 brought a dark mystique to the Rock.

The presence of infamous inmates like Al "Scarface" Capone, and the "Birdman" Robert Stroud helped to establish the island's notoriety.

To this day, Alcatraz is best known as one of the world's most legendary prisons.

Many people, though, are unaware of the wealth of other stories to be learned on the island. Alcatraz is now home to rare flowers and plants, marine wildlife, and thousands of roosting and nesting sea birds. Civil War-era buildings dotting the island give insight into the 19th century when the island served as both a harbor defense fort and a military prison.

You can also see visible reminders of the American Indian Occupation that started in 1969 after the prison closed, highlighting an important milestone in the American Indian rights movement.

Alcatraz Island

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Fort Mason

San Francisco CA

For more Info

http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/

The San Francisco Zoo San Francisco CA 94132

2009-10-19T16:43:00.000-07:00

The San Francisco Zoo is a multi-faceted place:
A recreation area where people can relax and have fun,
A center for wildlife that provides exemplary care for rare and endangered species,
A community organization serving the people of the Bay Area,An educational center providing formal and informal learning programs for children and adults,
A park and nature center showcasing native plants and gardens and
A bird sanctuary and bird watcher’s paradise

San Francisco Zoo

1 Zoo Road

San Francisco CA 94132

For more Info

http://www.sfzoo.org/

Blue & Gold Fleet, PIER 39, The Embarcadero at Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

2009-10-16T17:56:00.000-07:00

Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise

Blue & Gold Fleet, the Bay Area’s premier provider of Bay Cruise, Ferry Service and Motorcoach Tours, is located at PIER 39 in San Francisco.
Blue & Gold Fleet's famous one-hour Bay Cruise sails along the City’s waterfront, past the PIER 39 sea lions, under the Golden Gate Bridge, by Sausalito, past Angel Island and around Alcatraz.

For more info visit

http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/

RocketBoat, A Blast on the Bay! PIER 39 San Francisco

RocketBoat is an ultimate high speed adventure on San Francisco Bay. Get blown away as you hold on for the most exhilarating ride of your life. Stunning views and a classic Rock ‘n Roll soundtrack add to the 30-minutes of fun.

For more info visit

http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/Sightseeing/Boat/rocketboat.cfm

Red and White Fleet's San Francisco Cruises,Pier 43½,CA 94133

2009-10-16T14:12:00.000-07:00

SAN FRANCISCO'S ORIGINAL BAY CRUISE

Founded in 1892, the family-owned Red and White Fleet is legendary for its breathtaking San Francisco Cruises. Sail under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz aboard our 1-hr Golden Gate Bay Cruise[http://www.redandwhite.com/golden_gate_bay_cruise.asp] – a San Francisco original narrated in 12 languages.

Or enjoy amazing sunsets and appetizers aboard our relaxed 2-hr California Sunset Cruise[http://www.redandwhite.com/california_sunset_cruise.asp].

The new 90-min SF Explorer Cruise [http://www.redandwhite.com/san_francisco_explorer_cruise.asp] is an amazing way to discover San Francisco's unique natural history, architecture, and Native American culture on a sailing route that promises spectacular views! All of Red and White Fleet's cruises depart from Pier 43½ in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf.

RED & WHITE FLEET

Pier 43½

San Francisco,

CA 94133

Phone: 415.673.2900

FAX: 415.447.0619

For more info

http://www.redandwhite.com/

The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco CA 94133

2009-10-16T12:59:00.000-07:00

Stand with the stars @The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf

Thomas Fong opened the Wax Museum in 1963 with 150 life-sized figures in front of black curtains on the first floor and opened as the largest wax museum in North America.

Now the exhibits span four floors with over 200 figures in elaborately staged scenes, with costumes, props and lighting, carefully constructed to authenticate people at the peak of their fame. Many scenes were designed and sculpted by Thomas Fong's son Ronald, who co-directed the family business in partnership with his father from its inception.

For more info

http://www.waxmuseum.com/

145 Jefferson Street,

San Francisco, CA 94133

(800) 439-4305

Aquarium Of The Bay,San Francisco CA 94133

2009-10-16T12:30:00.000-07:00

Aquarium of the Bay is a nonprofit marine nature center. Its mission is to create experiences that inspire conservation of the San Francisco Bay and its watershed

This Aquarium is focused with exhibitions on the Bay's diverse aquatic animals and distinctive ecosystems

Aquarium Of The Bay

The Embarcadero and Beach Street

San Francisco CA 94133

Telephone: 1.415.623.5300

For more Info visit

http://www.aquariumofthebay.org/

Zeum - San Francisco Children's Museum

2009-10-16T12:10:00.000-07:00

Zeum is San Francisco's Children's Museum,a hands on,multimedia arts and technology experience for kids..

Zeum 221 Fourth Street,

San Francisco CA 94103

Telephone: 415-777-2800

It is a non-profit multimedia arts and technology museum with a mission to foster creativity and innovation in young people of all backgrounds, communities and learning styles.

By providing hands-on experiences in four core creative processes (animation, sound and video production, live performance and visual arts), they encourage youth to share their stories, build their voices, and use multimedia tools for creative self-expression

For More Info

http://zeum.org/

Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco, CA 94105

2009-10-16T10:58:00.001-07:00

Cartoon Art Museum

655 Mission Street

San Francisco, CA 94105.

The Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the western United States dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of cartoon art in all its forms. This unique institution houses approximately 6,000 original pieces in its permanent collection; a complete volume research/library facility is located on the museum's premises. In addition to seven major exhibitions a year, the museum has a classroom for cartoon art and a bookstore.

For more Info

http://www.cartoonart.org/

San Francisco Bay Area

2009-10-15T22:05:00.001-07:00

The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area,mainly consisits of large cities such as San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.

The Bay Area consists of nine counties which are Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa,

San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma.

San Francisco is the cultural and financial center of the Bay Area and has the second highest population density of any major city in the nation after New York City.

San Jose is the largest city in terms of population, land area, and industrial development.

Oakland is a major manufacturing and distribution center, rail terminus/hub, and has the fourth largest container shipping port in the United States