Eating L.A. Griffith Park, Los Feliz, Silver Lake and Echo Park itineraries - Page 3 - latimes. Hotel Del Coronado. Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118 Distance from Hotel to Town, 7 miles (11 kms).
Distance from Hotel to Airport, 9 miles (15 kms). Hotel del Coronado, situated along 28 oceanfront acres, is an elegant example of Victorian architecture and is considered one of America's most beautiful resorts. With almost 365 days of sunshine and an award-wining beachfront location, The Del is the premier West Coast leisure destination for family adventures or romantic getaways. Big Sur travel guide. Big Sur Understand[edit] Big Sur coastline with glimpse of Bixby Bridge, Highway 1 Big Sur Village is a mile-long village containing gas stations, roadside markets, lodges and restaurants.
Big Sur is known as a destination for the "Merry Pranksters" in the 1960s. For more information visit the Big Sur Chamber of Commerce [2], which is continually updated with a Calendar of Events. Get in[edit] By car[edit] Big Sur is a remote area accessible only via Highway 1. From San Francisco take US-101 south to CA-156 west which merges with Highway 1 20 miles from the beginning of the Big Sur area.
From Los Angeles take US-101 north and exit onto Highway 1 toward Morro Bay/Hearst Castle which is 45 miles south of the end of Big Sur. By bus[edit] SLO RTA route 15 goes as far north as San Simeon. Daveland Palm Springs Colony Palms Hotel Photo Page. JOHN-O's Mid-Century Guide to the San Gabriel Valley, CA. Discover Laguna - HISTORY - Your guide to discovering the wonders of Laguna Beach, CA. Laguna's history dates back hundreds of years.
Indians became the first inhabitants of Laguna. Attracted by the plentiful supply of fish and shell fish along the rocky coast, they fished from the seaside rocks and hunted deer in the surrounding canyons. The Indians called this area Lagona (an indian name for lakes) after the two fresh water lakes in Laguna canyon. In the 1800's, the spanish titled the area "Canada de las Lagunas" (canyon of the lakes). Laguna continued to be know as Lagona until 1904. The first settlers came in 1870 when they were allowed to live on the land without paying. In the early days, Lagona was a seaside resort where visitors had to stay in tents because there were no other accommodations. The area was too rocky and hilly for agriculture so laguna was slow to gain permanent residents.
Later in the 1880's, families started to build summer homes and cottages in Laguna. United States - California - Boutique & Luxury Hotels - Smith hotels. CARMEL BY THE SEA. Carmel By The Sea - Carmel, CA. Boutique Hotel in Carmel. What are five things to know about Tradewinds Carmel? - Monterey, Carmel & Big Sur Hotels - Forbes Travel Guide. You’ll have lots on your mind as you’re planning your trip to Tradewinds Carmel in scenic Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Here are some things to know before you arrive: 1. Dress warmly. You can still do some California dreaming and enjoy gorgeous coastal views here in Northern California, but be sure to bring a warm casual coat, scarf and hat, especially in the wintertime. The sun shines, but it’s often around 52 degrees F during the day. 2. 3. 4. 5. California State Route 1. The highway is famous for running along some of the most beautiful coastlines in the USA, leading to its designation as an All-American Road.
In addition to providing a scenic route to numerous attractions along the coast, the route also serves as a major thoroughfare in the Greater Los Angeles Area, the San Francisco Bay Area, and several other coastal urban areas. Route description[edit] In addition to connecting the coastal cities and communities along its path, Highway 1 provides access to beaches, parks, and other attractions along the coast, making it a popular route for tourists. The route annually helps bring several billion dollars to the state's tourism industry.[8] The route runs right besides the coastline, or close to it, for the most part, and it turns several miles inland to avoid several federally controlled or protected areas such as Vandenberg Air Force Base, Diablo Canyon Power Plant and Point Reyes National Seashore.
Orange County[edit] Central Coast and Big Sur[edit] DRIVING DIRECTIONS: San Francisco to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, Yosemite, Monterey – San Francisco FAQ. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: San Francisco to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, Yosemite, Monterey – San Francisco FAQ. Lilacs & Laughter: A Cottage For Sale in Carmel-by-the-Sea. At first glance, this cottage in Carmel, California, looks like it could be one of Hugh Comstock’s Fairytale Cottages, so I was surprised to learn that it’s much newer, built in 1992.
Comstock was building his charming little houses, with names like Hansel and Gretel, back in the 1920s. This one, called “Lilacs & Laughter,” is on the market for $1.395 million. Let’s look! - The Dal Rae. Keepers of the Flambé: 'Classic Dining: America's Finest Mid-Century Restaurants' Gibbs Smith Peter Moruzzi makes your mouth water with a lavishly illustrated trip to the finest historic eateries in America.
Your job: eat at them before they disappear. Sven Kirsten Dal Rae co-owner Lorin Smith preparing Caesar salad tableside, as he does dozens of times a night at the restaurant his father and uncle founded in the 1950s. Waiter Sterling Constant and author Peter Moruzzi at Antoine's of New Orleans. MAP: Dining out old-school style in Los Angeles (Photos)
Lawry's the Prime Rib Lawry's Prime Rib restaurant in 1938.
Lawry's original location was on La Cienega Boulevard where the current Lawry's sits. Guides. Vernon and Irene Castle. Vernon and Irene Castle, c. 1910-1918. Vernon and Irene Castle were a husband-and-wife team of ballroom dancers of the early 20th century. They are credited with invigorating the popularity of modern dancing. Vernon Castle (2 May 1887 – 15 February 1918) was born William Vernon Blyth in Norwich, Norfolk, England. Irene Castle (17 April 1893 – 25 January 1969) was born Irene Foote in New Rochelle, New York. Surfmuseum of California. Ayres Hotels - Southern California Hotels.