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7 Exciting Activities For A Memorable Family Adventure in LOMPOC^Featured

October 13, 2023

Planning a weekend away that caters to the interests and ages of everyone in your family can be a challenge, but have no fear! Lompoc, situated on California’s Central Coast, offers a wealth of fun experiences that will leave the whole family with smiles. Whether your family loves outdoor adventures or educational explorations, join us as we uncover 7 fun things to do in Lompoc that are perfect for families. Lompoc truly delivers an unforgettable family vacation with its diverse range of attractions and activities. Whether you’re exploring the historical gems, immersing yourselves in art, or relishing the natural wonders,…

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KNOTT’S Scary Farm Kicks off its 50th Anniversary^Featured

October 3, 2023

The year was 1973 when guests witnessed an eerie fog transform the quaint theme park, Knott’s Berry Farm, into the infamous Knott’s Scary Farm. Fifty years later, the spine-tingling tradition is now Southern California’s longest running and most haunting Halloween theme park event. Some would even say it is a rite of passage for many Southern California teenagers. “Knott’s Scary Farm has been a California staple for the past 50 years,” Christopher Do, Manager, Production Management at Knott’s, said. “Our amazing designers always find ways to push the limits and create incredible stories and mazes that completely immerse our guests…

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Drifting from Dawn to Dusk in Santa Barbara

September 15, 2023

BY NIKI CHOPRA RICHARDSON SANTA BARBARA HAS LONG BEEN THE PLAYGROUND OF JETSETTERS AND BUDGET TRAVELERS. CALLED THE AMERICAN RIVIERA, AND AN EASY DAY JAUNT UP THE 101 FREEWAY FROM LOS ANGELES, IT IS HOME TO RESTAURANTS AND BARS FOR EVERY PALATE AND POCKETBOOK. WHEN STAYING IN SANTA BARBARA, consider an overnight stay in one of the many boutique hotels that can put you within walking distance of State Street, the heart of the city’s entertainment, retail and food. Since the pandemic, this main promenade has seen a rise in patio dining options for nearly every restaurant in the three…

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Buena Park: the Land of Yes^Featured

September 8, 2023

PACK UP YOUR SWIMSUIT AND SLIDE ON YOUR SUNNIES, BECAUSELADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE’RE HEADED TO BUENA PARK — THE LAND OF YES! In this land, you are invited to embrace the best parts of life. Say “aye-aye” to dinner with pirates. Nod your head along to the best beats of the Roaring ’20s. Dance down the street in a nighttime street party, or try out that rollercoaster you’ve been dreaming about since you were a kid. In Buena Park, you can let your hair down, take a deep breath and say yes to a weekend of fun. Beautiful Buena Park…

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El Cholo: The Landmark Mexican Restaurant That Harkens Back to 1920s era Los Angeles — Turns 100^Featured

August 29, 2023

Walk through the doors of El Cholo Spanish Café and you’ll find it’s much the same today as it was a century ago. The smell of scratch-made food fills the historic bungalow the Salisbury family has run for 97 years. Generations of photos and memorabilia of families, longtime staff and famous guests cover the walls, and the modest two-page menu features many of the same authentic dishes as it did the year the restaurant began. Opened in 1923 at the corner of Broadway and Santa Barbara Street in Downtown Los Angeles, founders Alejandro and Rosa Borquez called their new venture…

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