California Travel Tips

California is a great place to go snorkeling or diving! With its coastal kelp forests, shallow reefs and vast underwater preserves, California is home to some great diving spots. A few of the best include Monterey, the Channel Islands (where you'll find gorgeous kelp forests and schools of fish), La Jolla Cove in San Diego, Redondo Beach (home to cool octopi at night), La Jolla Shores (where you'll find schools of leopard sharks during the late summer), the shallow reefs of Laguna Beach (home to bright orange garibaldi), and the Catalina Island Dive Park. Expert divers swear that Monastery Beach, an advanced and potentially dangerous spot near Carmel, is one of the best diving areas on the West coast. One of my personal favorite spots for snorkeling is Shaw's Cove in Laguna Beach. It's home to a wealth of sea life — from bright orange garibaldi to purple sea stars and octopi. Southern California's ocean can be cold at times — certainly not the water you're accustomed to in the tropics. Be sure you have a wetsuit during the cooler months. You should be fine to snorkel in your swimsuit between August and September, when the ocean is at its warmest. #California #CaliforniaTravelTips #cali #CaliforniaDayTrips #CaliforniaTravelGuide #californiaadventure #californiaattractions

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We just returned from a wonderful vacation in Costa Rica, where we joined the Costa Rica Wildlife Sanctuary Tour at Club Rio Outdoor Center at the Springs Resort and Spa in La Fortuna, near the Arenal Volcano. Jonathan was an excellent wildlife guide, having got the job when he was 14 years old after getting bit by a crocodile. His passion for Costa Rica's wildlife is contagious, and he is extremely knowledgeable about all of the country's mammals, birds, insects and reptiles. Highlights of the tour include capuchin monkeys, spider monkeys, cougars, ocelot, coyotes, macaws, alligators, sloths and toucans. You can feel good knowing that your donation goes toward the care of these rescued animals. This video is not edited or narrated, and provided for potential visitors to get a feel for the attraction and the many things to do in Costa Rica! Such a beautiful country! The wildlife sanctuary tour is $15 if you buy the Springs 2-day hot springs pass, or $30 without the pass. I highly recommend the 2-day pass, as you can enjoy the beautiful grounds, restaurants, and many hot springs throughout the property. For more information, go to https://www.thespringscostarica.com/club-rio-adventure-center/wildlife-sanctuary/ #CostaRica #CostaRicaWildlife #CostaRicaAnimals

Here's an unedited virtual walking tour of La Fortuna Falls, one of many fun things to do in Costa Rica! Entrance to La Fortuna Falls, known as Catarata Río Fortuna by locals, is $18. Costa Rica accepts U.S. currency. Be sure to bring your swimsuit and water shoes. There are lockers on site, as well as a gift shop and small restaurant! La Fortuna Falls is located at the base of the Chato Volcano, near Arenal Volcano. The falls are 246 feet tall, and it takes roughly 8 minutes to reach the bottom and about 20 minutes to climb back up to the parking lot. Plan on 1-2 hours for your visit. The falls are located at 21007, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica. Phone: +506 2479 9515 #LaFortunaFalls #CostaRica #CostaRicaWaterfalls

Hey everyone! Join me on a 4K Disneyland Walkthrough from Main Street through Sleeping Beauty Castle and around Star Wars Land. The full walk is approximately 20 minutes. I've become a bit obsessed with 4K treadmill workouts lately, so just exploring this as an option for occasional uploads on my channel. Hope you all are doing well! Be sure to subscribe, follow and click that notification bell so you're notified about our new videos!

Hey guys! I know I haven't posted in a while, but we just saw the Big Boy Steam Locomotive No. 4014 today moving through the Cajon Pass down toward Los Angeles. So cool! This is the world's largest operational steam locomotive, currently traveling the country as part of Union Pacific's 150th-year celebration of the First Transcontinental Railroad. This is very raw footage from a couple viewpoints... Big Boy's first run was in December 1941, and it ran until July 21, 1959. Restoration took place between August 2016 and May 1, 2019 - when it made its first voyage in more than 59 years! Fun Fact: The coal-burning locomotive has been adapted to run on No. 5 fuel oil. View the full schedule and learn more about this historic locomotive at https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/schedule/index.htm And if you would like me to make more California travel videos, please drop a comment below. I don't make money off of these videos anymore, and it takes so much work, so I want to be sure people are interested. Have a great weekend everyone!

Today we're bringing you on our San Diego Comic Con 2016 tour! This was our first time at Comic Con in San Diego and it was so much fun! After picking up our swag bag and badge lanyards, we got to check out the Once Upon a Time panel, go through the Walking Dead booth, meet Markaplier and then wrapped it up at the Impractical Jokers Block Party at Petco Park. Such a great day!

Best GoPro Accessories 2016! Hi guys! In honor of the summer season, today we're sharing what we feel are the best GoPro accessories for 2016! First on our list is the Thule Legend Case. I love its crushproof construction and compact size, which is perfect for throwing into your backpack. The see-through pockets on this GoPro case are great for storing extra batteries, cables and memory cards. http://amzn.to/29GOfeu Number two on our list of top GoPro accessories is the Sandmarc Carbon Grip, which is a GoPro stick that’s perfect for daily vlogging, especially if you’re on the river or near the ocean. The grip is waterproof and salt proof, and super light, making it great for all kinds of water sports. http://www.sandmarc.com/products/sandmarc-carbon-grip Number three on our list is the SandMarc Pole Black Edition. This waterproof selfie stick can extend 40 inches, making it perfect for wide angle shots. Both SandMarc grips are made of carbon fiber, which is super light and durable. http://www.sandmarc.com/collections/gopro-mounts-and-accessories/products/pole And if you buy the SandMarc Travel Bundle, you’ll get a cool roll-up Armor Bag, which easily stores all of your GoPro cameras and accessories. I think for the price, this is the best GoPro Accessories Bundle you can get. http://www.sandmarc.com/collections/summer-gear/products/travel-bundle Number five on our list is GoPro Dual Battery Charger. This can charge two batteries simultaneously and can power from any USB source. We also travel with at least three fully charged batteries so we don’t miss a shot. http://amzn.to/29LhwVJ Number six on our list is the GoPro Head Strap, which is great for sports like zip lining and white water rafting. It fits right on your head, or over your helmet for headlamp-like POV footage. http://amzn.to/29C3LGS Finally, number 7 on our list of the best GoPro accessories is the GoPro Surfboard Mount. You get two in a pack, along with the camera anchor, tether and FCS plug. I’ve mounted ours on my longboard, which is great for getting epic surfing shots at the beach. http://amzn.to/29zu7qJ

In this episode of California Travel Tips, Kiera reviews the Firmstrong Bella Classic Beach Cruiser (7 Speed), which is one of the best beach cruisers you can buy if you want to tackle the hills of Laguna Beach or San Clemente, or go on longer rides for a better workout. We ordered our bike from Beach Bikes (http://www.beachbikes.net), a locally-owned business in Hermosa Beach where you can create a custom beach cruiser with all the bells and whistles you want. After choosing your frame and color, you can pick between a 3- and 7-speed beach cruiser. Other add-on choices include decals, fenders, seats, grips, bells, lights, baskets and surfboard racks for longboards or shortboards. The bike comes in a box and takes about an hour to assemble. Please SUBSCRIBE so you can be the first to know when we post our new 2016 summer travel videos and travel product reviews! Equipment used: Canon EOS 70D Sennheiser wireless mics Go Pro Silver Kit: SANDMARC GoPro Travel Bundle: http://www.sandmarc.com/collections/gopro-mounts-and-accessories/products/travel-bundle

What's in my weekender bag! It's Labor Day weekend, so I thought I'd share my 3-day weekend packing list with you. Since I'm a minimalist, I always pack light with only the things I absolutely need. Here's what I bring along: Keen Uneek Sandals (sponsored item - http://reelio.com/l/551z1/keen), Lipault Weekender Bag (http://www.lipault-us.com), Kipling Agot Toiletry Kit: (http://www.kipling-usa.com), Scottevest Lucy Cardigan (http://www.scottevest.com), Athleta Pack Everywhere Dress (http://athleta.gap.com), Ebags Slim Packing Cubes: (http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/slim-packing-cubes-3-size-set/221542), Kikkerland Travel Laundry Bag (http://www.kikkerland.com/products/planes-travel-laundry-bag/), Havianas (http://us.havaianas.com/womens-flip-flops/) Get my complete printable weekend packing list here: http://californiatravelexpert.com/weekend-packing-list/

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Today I'm going to share my packing tips on what to pack in your carry on bag. When I'm traveling, I always bring one carry-on suitcase and a backpack for my personal item. Here's my list of packing tips for a carry on bag. These are the things that I like to have handy while I'm in the plane. What do you bring? Dakine Geneve Backpack Electronics: iPad Nook Simple Touch MacBook Pro Laptop Panasonic Lumix LX7 camera with Eye Fi card iPhone V-Moda M-100 headphones or Klipsch S4 earbuds iPhone Power Bank charger Cords and batteries for above items Personal Items: Contigo water bottle Hairbrush Sunglasses EO Lavender hand lotion Burt's Bees colored lip balm Travel size perfume Deodorant Advil PM Earplugs Ergo beads eye mask Moleskine Notebook Pilot G2 gel pens Wallet with cash for tipping PS: I just bought the Brookstone Convertible Down Travel Blanket and LOVE it! It folds up into its own little pouch, and I will be using this every time I fly! STAY IN TOUCH SUBSCRIBE! http://tinyurl.com/p2fveuj LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK http://tinyurl.com/nqx9osq CIRCLE ME ON GOOGLE PLUS http://tinyurl.com/odkmbqk FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/Californiatips FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/californiatraveltips BUY MY APPS California Essential Guide App: ITUNES:http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id428163062?mt=8 GOOGLE PLAY:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sutromedia.android.guide.ca.essential.guide568&hl=en Yosemite Travel Essentials App: ITUNES:https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=606694986&mt=8 GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sutromedia.android.guide.yosemite.guide908&hl=en Disneyland Insider's Travel Guide ITUNES:https://itunes.apple.com/ua/app/disneyland-insiders-travel/id528739310?mt=8 GOOGLE PLAY:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sutromedia.android.guide.disney.guide&hl=en

Hey guys! Today me and my friend Beth at Cooking and Crafting (http://youtube.com/CookingandCrafting) are sharing our ultimate beach packing list for California and Hawaii! Hope our beach packing tips come in handy, and let us know what you pack for the beach in the comments below! Subscribe to Beth and check out her beach packing tips for Hawaii here: http://youtu.be/ap-gctOwvGc

Take my word for it: The Adventureland Suite inside the Disneyland Hotel is amazing!!! I got to go on a quick tour of all the Disney suites (unfortunately I didn't get to stay the night), and this was my favorite. Want to stay here? I hear the Adventureland Suite rates are $4,000 per night! Production Music courtesy of http://www.EpidemicSound.com

Join me for a day in San Simeon, starting with a Hearst Castle tour, followed by a visit to the elephant seals and William Randolph Hearst State Beach. We'll end the day with a late lunch at the historic Sebastian's General Store, then do a bit of wine tasting at Hearst Ranch Winery! Music by http://www.epidemicsound.com STAY IN TOUCH! SUBSCRIBE! http://tinyurl.com/p2fveuj LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK http://tinyurl.com/nqx9osq CIRCLE ME ON GOOGLE PLUS http://tinyurl.com/odkmbqk FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/Californiatips FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/californiatraveltips

Today, in this Cambria Travel Guide, we're heading to the Central Coast for 10 Things to Do in Cambria, California! Cambria is located on beautiful Pacific Coast Highway 1 (between Morro Bay and San Simeon), and about halfway between LA and San Francisco. Most Cambria hotels are located on Moonstone Beach Boulevard or in the town's East Village district. This is where you'll also find most of the shops and restaurants in Cambria. Here are my picks for the best Cambria attractions. 1. Moonstone Beach Boardwalk to Leffingwell Landing 0:30 2. San Simeon Beach / Kayaking 5:05 3. Hearst Castle 2:50 4. Elephant Seal Lookout 4:14 5. Hearst Ranch Winery and Sebastian's General Store 5:27 6. Pacific Coast Wine Trail (there are three wineries in Cambria alone!) 5:40 7. Nitt Witt Ridge 8:25 8. Outback Trail Rides at Fiscalini Ranch 1:10 9. East Village Shopping & Art Galleries 6:22 10. Morro Bay Kayaking and Sea Otters 2:40

G'Day! Today we're joining Aussie Mick Harper of Outback Trail Rides for a horseback riding tour along the central coast! Located in Cambria, California, this is an awesome activity to do with the family, or as a couple! They also offer beach horseback rides in Cayucos or horseback wine tours of Paso Robles. Wagon rides are offered on Moonstone Beach, right in Cambria. Check out Mick's website at http://www.outbacktrailrides.com for more information. STAY IN TOUCH WITH CALIFORNIA TRAVEL TIPS SUBSCRIBE! http://tinyurl.com/p2fveuj LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK http://tinyurl.com/nqx9osq FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/Californiatips FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/californiatraveltips

I was recently up on the central coast visiting Hearst Castle, and stopped by to visit the elephant seals near the Piedras Blancas light station. They are so adorable, I could watch them all day! This time around, Paul Kane, a docent with Friends of the Elephant Seal, shared some elephant seal facts with me, including the best times to visit and a little of their history here in California. SUBSCRIBE! http://tinyurl.com/p2fveuj LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK http://tinyurl.com/nqx9osq FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/Californiatips FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/californiatraveltips

In today's episode of California Travel Tips, we're checking out Nitt Witt Ridge in Cambria — often called the "Poor Man's Hearst Castle." Michael O'Malley bought this funky central coast property (now a California State Historic Landmark) in 1999. The 1-hour Nitt Witt Ridge tour is offered by appointment. STAY IN TOUCH WITH CALIFORNIA TRAVEL TIPS SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! http://tinyurl.com/p2fveuj LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK http://tinyurl.com/nqx9osq FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/Californiatips FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/californiatraveltips

Eman (http://www.YouTube.com/MakeupByEman) shares her favorite beach beauty tips in this episode of "California Travel Tips" Here's what's in Eman's Beach Bag. 1) Makeup Forever Full Cover Extreme Camouflage Cream 2) Aqua Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner 3) Aqua Smoky Lash 4) Aqua Lip Liner 5) Aqua Rouge Waterproof Liquid Lip Color These are Eman's top 5 picks for the best waterproof makeup. What are yours? Share your beach beauty tips in the comments below!

How many YouTubers can you spot at this dinner party at C&O Trattoria in Marina Del Rey? We had an awesome night. Answers are in the video description, but see if you can guess first! :) Veronica http://www.youtube.com/starofmay http://www.youtube.com/Maangchi http://www.youtube.com/SoCraftastic http://www.youtube.com/verypinkknits http://www.youtube.com/UCBComedy http://www.youtube.com/rachelsenglish http://www.youtube.com/FranklinGTV http://www.youtube.com/maxnosleeves http://www.youtube.com/ShotScience http://www.youtube.com/ScooterMagruder http://www.youtube.com/brysi http://www.youtube.com/cartoonblock http://www.youtube.com/IFockingHateThat http://www.youtube.com/DamItsGood808 http://www.youtube.com/theneedledrop http://www.youtube.com/brailleskateboarding http://www.youtube.com/PancakeManor http://www.youtube.com/brodiesmith21 http://www.youtube.com/thelearningstation http://www.youtube.com/MakeupbyEman http://www.youtube.com/MissJenFABULOUS http://www.youtube.com/rosebud143 http://www.youtube.com/olgakay http://www.youtube.com/showmethecurry Hetal Jannu Kristina Werner Maangchi Kim Sarah Takacs Veronica Hill Todd Bieber Rachel Smith Frank Legend Max Weisz Casey Curtiss Scooter Magruder Bryan Simon Evan Burse Jason Lucas & Matt Denison Alex Farnham Anthony Fantano Aaron Kyro Billy Reid & Reb Stevenson Brodie Smith Don Monopoli Eman Jenny Fox Rose Russo Olga Kay

Disneyland for adults? Absolutely! In today's episode of "California Travel Tips," we leave the kids at home and check out the fastest rides and best bars in Disneyland resort. Joining me are YouTubers Bryan Simon (http://www.YouTube.com/Brysi), Evan Burse (http://www.YouTube.com/CartoonBlock), Hetal Jannu (http://www.YouTube.com/ShowMeTheCurry) and Rachel Smith (http://www.YouTube.com/RachelsEnglish). Full guide at http://californiatravelexpert.com/disneyland-with-adults/ STAY IN TOUCH! SUBSCRIBE! http://tinyurl.com/p2fveuj LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK http://tinyurl.com/nqx9osq FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/Californiatips FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/californiatraveltips

Travel guide Veronica Hill and former opera singer Rachel Smith of Rachel's English (http://www.YouTube.com/RachelsEnglish) check out the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles in this episode of "California Travel Tips." Located on Bunker Hill in Downtown Los Angeles, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is the permanent home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and part of the LA Music Center. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the building was commissioned by Lillian Disney in 1987, and opened on October 24, 2003, taking 16 years and $274 million to complete. It's one of many awesome free things to do in LA! Rachel and I are joining one of the free daily audio tours, which are offered between 10 and 2. Full guided tours at Walt Disney Concert Hall are available at noon and 1 p.m. on select days. Narrated by John Lithgow, the Walt Disney Concert Hall audio tour begins in the lobby, winding past the Concert Hall Cafe and LA Phil Store up to the second level terrace. As we make our way into the Lecture Hall, Rachel tests out the acoustics. The colorful wildflower pattern found on the carpet, is continued on the seating inside the Concert Hall. Unfortunately the LA Phil's rehearsal schedule, led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel, is so intensive that you can only see the hall if you buy Walt Disney Concert Hall tickets. A highlight on the tour is the 3rd level Blue Ribbon Garden. More than 200 Delft porcelain vases and 8,000 tiles were shattered to construct Gehry's "Rose for Lillian" fountain, a 15-ton sculpture which she dedicated to her husband Walt. Look closely for the unique tiles created by Gehry's artists. Used for receptions and private events, the 1-acre rooftop garden is home to 45 trees and a variety of plants that bloom throughout the year. The Walt Disney Concert Hall garden is also home to the Keck Outdoor Children's Theatre, which hosts family events and sing-alongs. Be sure you wear good walking shoes for the tour. It ends with a steep climb to the 5th level balcony and aerial pathway, where you'll see the infrastructure that makes up Gehry's stainless steel "sails." Before you leave, pop into the Concert Hall Cafe for a bite. They serve up hot entrees along with salads, sandwiches, beer and wine. The Walt Disney Concert Hall address is at 111 South Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME! LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK http://tinyurl.com/nqx9osq FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/Californiatips FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/californiatraveltips MUSIC BY Kevin MacLeod (Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049) at http://incompetech.com/