California Hiking and Backpacking Travel Guide

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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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  • Our family we be vacationing the San Diego area next week, I would like to do some Pier fishing do I need a permit jusy for a couple of days? If so where can I acquire a permit, before I go?
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Half Moon Bay State Beach

Good For Hiking and Backpacking
95 Kelly Avenue
Half Moon Bay, California 94019
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
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Beals Point

expert favorite attraction
Good For Hiking and Backpacking
7806 Folsom Auburn Road
Folsom, California 95630
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

Good For Hiking and Backpacking
7806 Folsom-Auburn Road
Folsom, California 95630
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

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Hotels

FOUR SEASONS SANTA BARBARA BILTMORE

1260 CHANNEL DRIVE
SANTA BARBARA, CA Map

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
expert favorite hotel
Good For Hiking and Backpacking
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $114

Embassy Suites Sacramento - Riverfront Promenade

100 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814 Map

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Good For Hiking and Backpacking
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $457

San Ysidro Ranch, A Rosewood Resort

900 San Ysidro Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Map

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Good For Hiking and Backpacking
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

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