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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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The 37-year-old Victor, Idaho, resident spends over 100 days a year in the field, often chasing the world's best skiers around in snowy ranges from Bolivia to Morocco. Here's what he usually takes along.

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What You Need: Ski Mountaineering
The gear you need to strap on, pack up, wear, and shed to get up—and back down—a serious mountain.
What Chris Figenshau, Photographer, Brings
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The 37-year-old Victor, Idaho, resident spends over 100 days a year in the field, often chasing the world's best skiers around in snowy ranges from Bolivia to Morocco. Here's what he usually takes along.
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We cull 25 years of the best of Outside's esteemed Bodywork section to bring you the best advice on terrain hucking, knee recuperation, injury prevention, and more.
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Turn your winter fitness routine into a brand-new adventure
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(Broadway to Harbor Dr. and 4th to 6th Ave.)
Downtown San Diego
San Diego, California 92101

Description: A near 145-year expansion project, The Gaslamp Quarter still flaunts its Victorian flair with... Read More

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Little Italy District

India St.
San Diego, California 92101

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Balboa Park

1549 El Prado
San Diego, California 92101

Description: Along with housing the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park—a 1,200-acre urban oasis—is home to... Read More

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