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Snorkelers and tropical fish off Catalina Island, California

Snorkeling the waters off Catalina Island (courtesy, Catalina Island Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce)

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When I saw young I visited an underground mall that had many shops. It was two or three levels of stores below ground, and I was amazed at how large the underground mall was. It was faily new in the late 60's. Would anyone know where such a mall might be found in California?
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My husband is working in Los Angeles and I'm in Chicago. I'm flying out in a couple weeks to see him and he is going to be busy and I want to see as much as I can while I'm there. I will be there for 5 days. I never been there and this gives me a chance to see Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. How is Catalina and how far is it for Los Angeles?
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My wife, my two daughters (9 and 12), and I will travel to Los Angeles during the Thanksgiving week. We'll arrive to Los Angeles and we'll return from San Francisco a week after. I'm looking for books about things to do in California, and I found thousands of them. May you recommend a site or book to recommend how to know and to enjoy (with kids) this week? Our idea is to rent a car in Los Angeles and know the near important places before to go to San Francisco. Any recommendation would be welcome. Thanks in advance.
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Anacapa Island

Good For Snorkeling

Channel Islands National Park, California

Description:

Snorkelers should take a dive boat from the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard to Anacapa... Read More

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Santa Barbara Island

Good For Snorkeling

Channel Islands National Park

Description: There's something for everyone on the Island:swimming, diving, and snorkeling for the active... Read More

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La Jolla Cove Beach

Good For Snorkeling

1100 Coast Boulevard
La Jolla, California

Description: La Jolla Cove is a very small beach, tucked between adjacent sandstone cliffs near the commercial... Read More

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