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Santa Barbara, CA – City & Regional Parks

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For hiking enthusiasts there are dozens of foothill trails in the Santa Ynez mountains. Maps and information can be obtained from Los Padres National Forest Headquarters located at 42 Aero Camino, in Goleta. Chaucer's Bookstore on State Street (mentioned in the Other Information section) has a number of good books and maps on day hiking in the Santa Barbara area. The Phone Number of the Los Padres National Forest is (805) 683-6711. Some of … [Read more...]

Santa Barbara, CA – Shopping

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We always love to mix a little bit of shopping into our travels, especially in Santa Barbara. The city features numerous boutique shops, historical shopping centers, and galleries. Paseo Nuevo is one of our favorites; it is located between State and Chapala Streets in downtown Santa Barbara. Look for the orange trees planted along the walkways near the entrance to Paseo Nuevo along State Street. Usually there are oranges on the trees and … [Read more...]

Palm Springs, CA – Dates

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Date Palms can be found in many locations in the Coachella Valley. Dates are among the oldest of the cultivated fruit in the world. Many of the dates in the Coachella Valley come from the Middle East including many varieties from Iraq. Three of Dave's favorite places to purchase dates are Hadley's Date Gardens, Shields Date Gardens & Oasis Date Gardens. The three listings below are retail outlets and all will ship dates via the mail. Visit … [Read more...]

Palm Springs, CA – Hotels

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There are over 200 hotels in Palm Springs, everything from bed and breakfast to full service luxury spas and resorts. A partial list is provided below. For a town of only about 50 thousand people there are quite a few hotels to choose from. Prices listed below range from a low price of single occupancy/off season to a high price of double occupancy/holidays/ weekends. The prices vary considerably depending on the season. If you have stayed at … [Read more...]

Palm Springs, CA – Golf Courses

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The following list of golf courses is only a partial list. There are many courses not only in Palm Springs but also throughout the Coachella valley. The prices listed below are the winter rates. The prices are usually substantially cheaper in the summer. For a more complete listing of golf courses check out this site: www.palmsprings.com/golf.html and or here: www.palmspringslife.com/golf This list of golf courses is just a small sample - … [Read more...]

Palm Springs, CA – More Info

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Visitor information centers are located at the Palm Springs Regional airport, the Welwood Murray Memorial Library located downtown, and at 2781 North Palm Canyon Drive. The official Palms Springs Visitors Guide: www.visitpalmsprings.com General www.palmcanyondrive.org the official website for Palm Springs' main street, Palm Canyon Drive www.palmsprings.com Palm Springs meeting planner guide www.palmspringslife.com magazine … [Read more...]

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