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Tioga Pass Scenic Drive: Big Oak Flat Road to Lee Vining

National And State Parks – Lee Vining, California

A fifty-five-mile highway that climbs from the high sagebrush desert at Lee Vining on the east slope of the Sierra Nevada over 9,945-foot Tioga Pass into Yosemite National Park. It passes glaciated domes and wide meadows before dropping ... More on Trails

Valley Visitor Center

Things To Do – Yosemite Village, California

Nice stop for a break, prices are reasonable. Good place for souvenirs. More on TripAdvisor

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  • We found Yosemite in full color this past weekend. At the south end of Yosemite National Park, the Aspen were all gold and starting to fall from trees as though they were listening to the weatherme... More on TripAdvisor

Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area

National And State Parks – Lee Vining, California

Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area. 760/647-3044. Briny inland sea with statuesque tufa towers. More on Visitcalifornia.com

Rain Organic Spa

Things To Do – Pacific Grove, California

Treat yourself – and the planet – by booking an appointment at Rain Organic Spa. Monterey County’s first organic spa, Rain offers all organic and eco-friendly body products ... More on Rain. massagetherapy. com

Lighthouse Field State Beach

National And State Parks – Santa Cruz, California

Lighthouse Field State Beach is one of two California state parks (the other being Natural Bridges State Be... More on Epinions.com

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  • Lighthouse Field State Beach is one of two California state parks (the other being Natural Bridges State Be... More on Epinions.com

  • Streamer Lane, widely considered the birthplace of mainland American surfing, is here. You'll find the sur... More on Aptoschamber.com

Hallmark Hlc2

Things To Do – Sonora, California

This store has a good variety of cards and gifts, especially for themed events like "over the hill" parties. They also sell balloons and ... More on insiderpages.com

DeLaveaga Golf Course

Golf Courses – Santa Cruz, California

Found this as much fun as Pasa but a lot cheaper and much humbler staff. More on GolfReview

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  • This is a much better deal than nearby Pasatiempo and an equal challenge. More on GolfReview

  • For a muni, this is a great course. It is absolutely pillaged by the amount of play each year, yet they manage to keep it in very good shape. They are doing all the right things to make it a grade ... More on GolfReview

Morgan Hill Aquatics Complex

Swimming – Morgan Hill, California

The facility opened on June 12, 2004. The pool may stay open during winter for swim team and lap swim if there are funds available. A private group is trying to provide funds to keep ... More on SwimmersGuide

Basset Books

Book Shopping – Monterey, California

You will find an extensive but eclectic variety of used hardbacks and paperbacks in this ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Meador Estate

Wineries And Vineyards – Monterey, California

The wines of Meador Estate are unique expressions of their terroir focused by intensely specific viticulture and old-world winemaking ... More on Meadorestate.com

Jamba Juice

Smoothies – Santa Cruz, California

It is close to parking, the employees are fast and friendly , and when it gets busy, the employees move so... More on CitySearch

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  • I really like this Jamba Juice. It is close to parking, the employees are fast and friendly, and when it ge... More on CitySearch

  • In Short :This California-based chain churns out more than 20 kinds of fruit smoothies from behind cheerily... More on CitySearch

Patisserie Bechler

Restaurants – Pacific Grove, California

Unfortunately we didnt get the opportunity to have lunch but did take out pastries on a couple of mornings ... More on TripAdvisor

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  • Prices were really reasonable and the staff incredibly helpful. More on TripAdvisor

  • Exceptional pastries, tarts, special cakes, etc. Also a long-established local's spot for lunch with friend... More on TripAdvisor

Carlito's Sport Bar & Grill

Restaurants – Watsonville, California

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Amarin Thai Cuisine

Restaurants – Monterey, California

Popped in here for a quick meal on the way to the nearby Aquarium and considering the somewhat tacky touris... More on TripAdvisor

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  • The food is okay. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Popped in here for a quick meal on the way to the nearby Aquarium and considering the somewhat tacky touris... More on TripAdvisor

Golden Bough Playhouse

Landmarks – Carmel, California

'Golden Bough Playhouse' is a historic theatre in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California on Monte Verde St., between 8th and 9th Avenues. The playhouse occupies the site of the former Carmel Arts and Crafts Clubhouse, Carmel's first cultural ... More on Wikipedia