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Our editorial team lives and works right here in Southern California. Because we're "locals," we know where to find the most interesting things to do for you and your family while you're on your Southern California vacation. We've selected some articles from past issues we think you will find useful so you will have some great ideas to check out when you arrive. Southern California has the greatest attractions in the world from our magnificent beaches and mountains to Hollywood's entertainment scene to the most famous mouse in world, SoCal has it all - ENJOY!

 

Winter 2012

More Lifts, More Runs, More Amenities, More EVERYTHNG!

Warriors Tombs and Temples at the Bowers Museum

BNP Paribas Open March 5 - 18 at the The Indian Wells Tennis Garden

 

 

Fall 2011

The holidays are here, take a look at SoCal Magazine's holiday must see's and do's

New Attractions Headline the Disneyland Resort in 2011

TROON - The best name in golf

 

Summer 2011

A Guide to SoCal's Famous Surf Spots - Bring your Camera!

LA Live - Where Everyone Comes to Play...

All American Melodrama - Theatrics, Comedy and Family Fun!

 

Spring 2011

Shhhh! It's Disneyland Confidential...

'The Magic, The Memories and You' Now at Disneyland

Spring in SoCal means the beach chairs and sun block are not far behind - A look at OC Beaches...

 

Winter 2011

"World of Color" at Disney California Adventure

Big Bear Mountain Resorts pumps 1.7 million into resorts

Ben Franklin arrives at the Bowers Museum

Rescued Sea Otter Pup gets a new home at The Aquarium of the Pacific

 

Fall 2010

Love Disneyland trivia? Click away!

Holidays Enchantment Sparkles at the Disneyland Resort

Holidays Happenings in SoCal - The MOST wonderful time of year!

Silly Symphony Swings now open in Disney's California Adventure - Read about the story behind this historical name

 

 

Summer 2010

KING KONG 360 3D The worlds largest, most intense 3-D experience - Now open at Universal Studios Hollywood

SeaWorld San Diego debuts Blue Horizons in newly renovated Dolphin Stadium

Hyatt Regency Grand Champions Resort, when only the BEST will do

 

Spring 2010

Discover the Vintage Architecture, Funky Shops and Savory Restaurants of Downtown Long Beach

With a Mediterranean Climate, Temecula is an Outdoor Enthusiast Paradise

To celebrate the Peanuts 60th Anniversary, Knott’s Berry Farm debuts a new nighttime light show that showcases the Peanuts Gang

 

Winter 2010

Swing into the San Diego Zoo for a roaring good time with unusual creatures from around the world!

Get an inside, behind the scenes look at Warner Bros Studios

SoCal's largest and closest winter get away

American Yacht Charters in Newport Beach

BNP Open in Indian Wells, CA - March 8 - 21

 

Fall 2009

SoCal's theme parks fire-up their Holiday Magic

Madame Tussauds' Hollywood - Who do you want to meet?

Amtrak's Coast Starlight is the way to get from LA to San DIego

The Huntington Library displays over 6 million manuscripts, books and historical photographs

 

Summer 2009

Belmont Shore - The OC's 90210 only better

See the NEW Oceanside - just a short trip south, Oceanside has something for the whole family

7 Beauty Secrets to a more beautiful you

 

 

Spring 2009

Looking to See the Real SoCal? Take a Walk...

SoCal Magazine's Top Ten Activities - A SoCal vacation means getting out there and paticiptating in more than theme parks

After a hard day of vacationing, visit the Chopra Center and say good by to your stress

 

Winter 2009

Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort - with 150 named trails winding through 3,500 skiable acres, Mammoth Mountain is, well, mammoth!

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Enter the wacky interactive 4-D ride game of Toy Story Mania

Toy Story Mania! Joins the growing treasure chest of Piixar-Themed Attractions at Disney Parks

 

Fall 2008

New Shows and Attractions Launch the Fall Holiday Season at the Disneyland Resort

SoCal Holiday Happenings at southland theme parks

Need a unique gift for Christmas - shop at Belmont Shores

 

Winter 2008

Coachella Valley - a famous SoCal desert retreat?

The Indian Wells Tennis Garden - The second largest free standing tennis facility in the world

Think Nothing Lives in a desert? Visit the Coahella Valley's Living Desert

Hit the local snow pack and be back at the beach in time for dinner

A lucky guest gets a chance to spend the night in Disney's Dream Suite originally planned for Walt himself

 

Fall 2007

It's the Holidays - Major Attractions Spare no Expense to Dazzle your Family

Dead Sea Scrolls on Display at the San Diego Natural History Museum

A Sleeping Beauty's Castle Get a Blanket of Snow for the Holidays

A Not-So-Scary HalloweenTime Returns to Disneyland Resort for Second Year

 

Summer 2007

Follow the coast from Malibu to La Jolla to find SoCal's hottest surf spots!

The Disneyland Resort Reintroduces those Bright Yellow Subs in Tomorrowland

Festival of Arts is California's longest running outdoor art exhibit

40 years of history between the PGA and La Costa Resort is honored

 

Spring 2007

Catalina is Open for Business and Waiting to Show Off!

Catalina offers scuba divers calmer, cleaner and clearer water

Shamu Rocks in a 20 minute, freewheeling, musical journey

Knights compete for victory in dangerous sword battles in the Grand Ceremonial Arena

 

 

Winter 2007

Take a Flight You'll Remember the Rest of Your Life!

Opened November 1, 1776, The Mission San Juan was the Seventh Mission Built in California

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
 

                                       

 

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