The most absurdly beautiful coastal stretch in all of LA is not in Malibu or Santa Monica but on the little-known Palos Verdes Peninsula (PV in local jargon), a terraced promontory that captivates the equal drama and grace. Cruise along Palos Verdes Dr, especially at sunset, for awesome eyefuls of the shoreline. Steep cliffs tumble down to rocky shores and secluded coves as the roadway ribbons past rambling multi-million-dollar mansions where horses graze lazily. Catalina Island moons... Read Full Story

    Life in Venice moves to a different rhythm and nowhere more so than on the famous Venice Boardwalk ( between Venice Pier to Rose Ave; admission free; 24hr ), officially known as Ocean Front Walk. It’s a freak show, a human zoo and a wacky carnival, but as far as LA experiences go, it’s a must. This is where to get your hair braided, your karma corrected or your back massaged qi gong-style. Encounters with budding Schwarzeneggers, hoopdreamings, a Speedo-clad snake charmer and a roller... Read Full Story

   Fred Segal ( 10am - 7pm Mon - Sat, 11am - 5pm Sun ) ( Santa Monica ( 310-458-8100; 500 Broadway )) ; ( West Hollywood ( 323-655-3734; Melrose Ave )). Celebs and beautiful people circle for the latest from Jet, Jill Stewart and McQ at this warren of high-end boutiques under one impossibly chic buy slightly  snooty roof. It’s even mentioned in Pink’s 2006 hit Stupid Girl. The only time you’ll see bargains (sort of) is during the 2-week blowout sale in September. And also remember to check... Read Full Story

  Leo Carrillo - Families love this summer-camp-style beach with enough stimulating tide pools, cliff caves, nature trails and great swimming and surfing to tire out even the most hyperactive kids. El Matador - This small, remote hideaway is a popular filming location thanks to super-scenic battered rock cliffs and giant boulders, but the surf is wild and clothing is optional ( X-rated action has been observed ). Zuma - Two miles of pearly sand with plenty of Halle Berry and Daniel... Read Full Story

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San Francisco Tourist Attractions : Golden Gate Bridge And Park San Francisco Tourist Attractions : Ferry Building Marketplace, Fisherman’s Wharf & Lombard Street. San Francisco Tourist Attractions : Alcatraz Island, Coit Tower, Cable Cars & Farmers Market Read Full Story

    If you feel like getting back to nature and are too sunburned to spend more time at the beach, this great 3400-acre state park (813-987-6771; 15402 N US 301; 8am-Sunset) offers inexpensive camping and canoeing. Camping at the 112 sites costs $23 including use of the pool; each site has a fire ring, picnic table and a water source; there are also hot showers. You’ll find picnic facilities, 8 miles of trails and half-acre swimming pool. Within the park, visit the reconstructed Fort Foster... Read Full Story

  This beach Promenade, a wavy concrete ribbon sandwiched between the beach and Ocean Dr, extends from 5th to 15th Sts. A popular location for photo shoots, especially on crowd-free early mornings, it’s also the breezy, palm tree-lined conduit for in-line skaters, bicyclist, roller skaters, skateboarders, volleyball players (there’s a net at 11th St), dog walkers, yahoos, locals and tourist. The beach that it edges, called Lummus Park, is a sandy expanse sporting six floridly colored... Read Full Story

    No matter what time of the year, Crystal River offers one of the surest bets for seeing endangered manatees. About 70 of them call this place home year-round, but in the winter there are ten times that many frolicking in the warmth of the springs at Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge (352-563-2088; 1502 SE Kings Bay Dr Way; Sunrise-Sunset). You can swim and scuba dive in the spring, but the refuge is only accessible by boat; contact the Crystal Lodge Dive Center (352-795-6798; Best... Read Full Story

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