California Guide - Spring 2010

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CALIFORNIAAN INSIDERS GUIDE TO THE LAND OF PLENTY

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Yosemites granite landscapes moved John

Muir and Ansel Adams. For Bono and the

U2 boys it was the desert harmony of JoshuaTree. Even George Lucas found his inspiration

for the alien worlds of Endor and Mos Eisley

aer exploring the North Coast redwoods

and Death Valley. What will Californiainspire in you?

happy go lucky. then go hiking.

Lace up your hiking boots and hit the trail

at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in San

Diego, where the footpaths lead through

groves ofPinus torreyana(the nations rarest

tree) to take-your-breath-away viewpointsand long stretches of empty beach. en

cruise down the coast to Mission Bay, Ameri-

cas largest man-made aquatic park, where the

outdoor footwear varies from wakeboards

and kayak booties to canvas deck shoes andbare feet for beach volleyball.

surf something other thanthe web.

You can try to resist, but eventually on a tri

to California, youre going to nd yourselfsaying I really need to learn how to surf.

And there is no better place to put you in a

surng state of mind than Surf City, U.S.A

Huntington Beach. is Orange County

beachside burg boasts the International SurMuseum, the Surf Walk of Fame and more

than 50 days of wave-related events each

year, from the annual knee boarding festiva

to the Hurley U.S. Open (the worlds larges

surf competition).

you may want to leave aforwarding address so we canreturn your heart.

Sitting on the dock of the bay is pure

inspiration, but it isnt the only way to savo

waterfront San Francisco. Charter a sailboaand make like the U.S. Americas Cup racing

team based at Golden Gate Yacht Club.

More of a progressive? en escape to Alca-

traz on the nations rst hybrid ferry, powered

largely by solar panels, wind turbines andgrid electricity. Snag a big one on a sport

shing boat out of Fishermans Wharf or a

home run ball out of McCovey Cove on a

rented kayak during a Giants game.

Art imitates life is Californias outdoor creed. Its a place where the great

escape isnt just some dreamy state of mind, but a million different ways to get

your hands dirty, your heart pumping and your mind inspired by Mother Nature.

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For three Caliornia destinations, CityPASS haszeroed in on the top must-see attractions,creating ticket booklets packed with adventure,thrills and savings o 30-50 percent. CityPASShas done the research and negotiated the deals.

Now, its up to you to have all the un.

Southern California CityPASS highlightsthe most amous theme parks, rom Hollywoodto San Diego, including Disneyland (3-Day ParkHopper Bonus icket), SeaWorld San Diego,Universal Studios Hollywood, San Diego Zoo orthe San Diego Zoos Wild Animal Park.

Hollywood CityPASSspotlights insel-towns glamour and glitter at huge savingsand with VIP line-skipping privileges. Rubelbows with your avorite celebrities atMadame ussauds Hollywood, or get acompact behind-the-scenes glimpse o theHollywood Walk o Fame with Red Line

ours. Catch the Starline Movie Stars Homeour to see celebrity homes and check outthe places where the stars eat, shop and play.Slip beyond the velvet rope at the KodakTeatre or a guided tour, or explore theHollywood Museum in the Historic MaxFactor Building. With HollywoodCityPASS, youre ready or your close-up.

San Francisco CityPASS is your key toexploring the Bay Citys top attractions andheadline experiences. Cruise under the iconicGolden Gate Bridge on the Blue & Gold FleetsBay Cruise Adventure and enjoy unlimited rideon the citys amous cable cars (San FranciscoCityPASS includes a MUNI and Cable Car

7-Day Passport). Other attractions include theCaliornia Academy o Sciences, Aquarium othe Bay, San Francisco Museum o Modern Artand either the Exploratorium or the de YoungMuseum/Legion o Honor.

Buy CityPASS at the rst attraction you visit oronline at citypass.com. oll-ree U.S./Canada:888-330-5008 or direct 208-787-4300.

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SONOMA

WINE COUNTRYA million acres

ofnatural beauty

World class food & wine,

paired to perfection

Where romance rules

the dayand nightvisitSonomaCounty.com

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for your Wine Country Packages

and your Free Visitors Guide

and Wine Map

Its all waiting here just for you

Calling it a county is like callingParis a nice little village
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it bumped

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more than a quarter o the state protected by

parks, open space and wilderness areas, its easy

to get your hands dirty in Caliornia. Tats

because Caliornias climate begs you to break a sweat no matter

what the season. Natures ootprint in the Golden State

is truly grand, an open-air playground that spreads

all the way rom the High Sierra to the Pacifc shore.

Wonders like Yosemite and the mighty Sequoia National

Parks get most o the dish, but Caliornias state parks are

just as mind blowing and readymade or adventure. Walk

through the soaring trees o the Del Norte Coast Redwoods in

the ar north, as pristine today as it was a thousand years ago.

Clamber to the top o Mt. Diablo in the Bay Area or a view

that takes in more o the earths surace than just about any

other place on the planet. Cruise the gigantic Oceano Dune

along the Central Coast on the back o a horse or AV. es

your mountain biking skill (and guts) along Mr. oads Wild

Ride, a rough and tumble trail south o Lake ahoe. And

then wind down (with a splash o Caliornia wine) a

a secluded oasis hot springs in Anza-Borrego Desert

Tats just a small taste o amazing outdoor Caliornia

To uncover the best o all things Cali, check out Caliornia Fives

Whether you want to fnd fve avorite gol courses in Orange Count

or fve sushi spots in San Francisco, you can quickly fnd ideas or your nex

trip. To explore all the Caliornia Fives, and add your own to the growing list

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For Beth Rodden, climbing is more than a spare time hobby,

its a lifestyle. Of course, it wasnt always this way. Growing up in

Davis, Beth had a normal childhood until a local climbing gym

opened in her town. From that point on, her life has revolved

around one obsession: climbing. As one of the worlds most

accomplished female free climbers, Beth has many credits to

her name, including being the rst woman to free climb two

routes on El Capitan in Yosemite, where she currently resides.

Find out more about Beth Rodden and her favorite things to

do in California at visitcalifornia.com/beth
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Scenic, diverse and delicious San Franciscois a true east or the senses. Experiencethe art and culture and ood and wine thatcomplement the citys 40 walkable hills, idealclimate and beautiul bay.

Explore San Franciscos diverseneighborhoods or a g limpse into the cityspast and present. Te hip Mission District is

home to the oldest building in San Francisco,Haight Ashbury witnessed the Summer oLove and the citys villages and valleyscharm visitors with their wide array opersonalities.

Art and culture endow just about everyblock o the citys 47 square miles. Japantownrecently celebrated its centennial, the nearbyFillmore Jazz Preservation District is hometo a new Jazz Heritage Center, and YerbaBuena Gardens is the largest perorming artsdistrict west o the Mississippi. A wealtho exhibitions is slated or San Franciscothis year and promises a season that oerssomething or everyone. Shanghai, a visualexploration o one o the worlds mostintriguing cities, is on view Feb. 12-Sept.5 at the Asian Art Museum. San Franciscois the only destination in the world tohost two back-to-back exhibits rom ParisMusee dOrsay at the de Young Museum:Birth o Impressionism: Masterpieces om

the Muse dOrsay (May 22-Sept. 6) andVan Gogh, Gauguin, Czanne, and Beyond:

PostImpressionist Masterpieces om theMuse dOrsay (Sept. 25, 2010-Jan. 18,2011). As the centerpiece o its yearlong75th anniversary celebration, SFMOMA

will present the rst public showing oiconic works rom the Fisher Collection:Calder to Warhol: Introducing Te FisherCollection (June 25-Sept. 19). On view at theContemporary Jewish Museum, July 1-Oct.

26,Maira Kalman: Various Illuminations(o a Crazy World) invites viewers to strollthrough her world. Readers oTe NewYorkerwill immediately recognize her work.Curated by acclaimed designer Yves Behar,echno-Craf( July 10Oct. 10) at YerbaBuena Center or the Arts, explores how theboundary between the role o the designerand the consumer is disappearing.

Even ood is elevated to an art orm. Morethan 3,000 restaurants oer everything romlocal specialties to cuisine rom around theglobe. Its no wonder that afer scenery, thesecond most popular reason or visiting thisculinary crossroads is restaurants.

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Maira Kalman, Sel-Portrait (with Pete), 20045, gouachon paper, 16 x 15 inches. Courtesy o the artist and Julie S aGallery, New York. Andy Warhol, riple Elvis, 1963; acry

and silkscreen ink on canvas; 82 x 118 inches; Doris andDonald Fisher Collection at SFMOMA; Andy WarholFoundation or the Visual Arts / ARS, New York; photo:Ian Reees. A Prosperous City Tat Neer Sleeps (detail),1930s. By Yuan Xiutang (dates unknown).Chromolithograph on paper. Collection o the Shanghai

History Museum. Edouard Manet, Te Fier, 1866. RMN(Muse dOrsay)/Her Lewandowski.
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Indian WellsDiscover a legendary and timeless traditiono tranquility, luxury and hospitality inIndian Wells, Caliornia, a premier vacationdestination located only minutes rom PalmSprings. With unmatched opportunitiesor relaxation and recreation at the IndianWells Gol Resort, Indian Wells ennis

Garden, and our world-class hotels, IndianWells distinctive resort campus ensures theultimate in convenience and amenities thatwill satisy even the most discerning tastes.

Indian Wells is home to the Hyatt GrandChampions Resort, Villas and Spa,

Miramonte Resort & Spa, RenaissanceEsmeralda Resort and Spa and the Indian

Wells Resort Hotel, nestled within a scenicand secluded mountain cove. ogether,they encompass spectacular 360 mountain

views and eature an abundance o leisureand corporate amenities. Whether you

are planning a well-earned vacation or theultimate corporate retreat, escape to Indian

Wells in Southern Caliornia, where youwill truly discover an incomparable oasis inthe desert.

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The ultimate in quality time.

The Best of the San Francisco Bay Area

Photo by John W. Chan

There are big and little

reasons why San Mateo

County is the favorite place

to stay when visiting San

Francisco. From the Pacific Ocean with

miles of pristine coastline, to gourmet

creations featuring the fresh catch of the

day, to unique shopping experiences, we

have all the ingredients to make the most

of your precious vacation time. With so

much to see and do, San Mateo County is

easy to get to but very hard to leave.

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Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm andAquarium o the Pacic are just minutesaway, as are top-notch entertainment at theOrange County Perorming Arts Centerand world-class shopping at the amedSouth Coast Plaza.

o best enjoy your time here, do as thelocals do: Visit the beach to sur, stroll andswim. People-watch and build a bonre. Eaand shop at Main Street and PCH (Pacic

Coast Highway). Play all day in CentralPark or enjoy the wildlie o Bolsa ChicaEcological Reserve. Frolic at Dog Beach orsh rom the Pier. Enjoy vast unobstructedocean view and beautiul sunsets.

Located along the Southern Caliornia coastjust 35 miles south o LAX, youll nd noplace better than Huntington Beach or theultimate beach vacation. Whether youre

looking or a romantic getaway completewith luxurious spa treatments and greatdining, an active outdoor excursion, or awholesome amily outing, youll nd it inHuntington Beach.

Our Mediterranean climate o sunny daysand balmy nights invites outdoor un year-round. Known as Sur City USA because othe extraordinary sur culture long associatedwith this beach town, youll join locals whoenjoy sun, sand and laid-back Caliornia

beach culture.

Walk, run, rollerblade or bike along theamous Huntington Beach Ocean Strand,a paved pathway on the sand that stretchesor 8.5 uninterrupted miles along the Pacic

Ocean, rom one end o Sur City USA tothe other.

Make Huntington Beach your Base Campor Fun! Enjoy our-diamond serviceoverlooking the Pacic Ocean at either theHilton Waterfront Beach Resort(www.waterrontbeachresort.hilton.com)or the Hyatt Regency Huntington BeachResort & Spa(www.huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com). You can also check into Americasrst Sur Couture hotel the downtown

Shorebreak Hotel(www.shorebreakhotel.com).

The Quintessential Beach Vacation.SurfCityUSA.com 800-729-6232

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Years from now, shell say, Remember that day?

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See California. Not a sea of brake lights.

Ride Amtrak and instead of sitting in traffic, you can just sit back

and relax to over 90 destinations statewide. Experience all the joys

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Stop California dreaming because WestJet now flies non-stop to four great cities

in California. Hit Rodeo Drive in L.A. or hit the links in Palm Springs. Catch a cable

car in San Francisco or catch a few rays in San Diego. Whatever it is youre looking

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