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Newport Beach Radisson Resort
Recently renovated this California Resort is located in the heart of Newport Beach, CA, only minutes from beaches, shopping & museums. It features a chic lobby, elegantly designed guest rooms and suites. The spacious guestrooms offer guests such premium amenities as newspaper, High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, work desks, free in-room safes and two phones with voicemail.

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    Dana Point (pop: 35,110) has one of the few harbors for South Orange County and is a popular local destination for surfing. Popular dining and entertainment destination.

    Dana Point Harbor can hold 2,500 yachts with complete harbor facilities that include guest slips, a fuel dock, shipyard, launch ramp, boat rentals, yacht sales, community class instruction for all ages, fishing, windsurfing, jetskiing, kataking, boat charters, two yacht clubs, sailing association, ocean classroom labs, shops, restaurants, picnicking and a baby beach for young swimmers.

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    St Regis Monarch Beach Resort
    1 Monarch Beach Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629;
    Location: Just of Pacific Coast Hwy on Westside of Dana Point

    Situated on 200 acres above the Pacific Ocean stands one of California's most famous vacation resorts. Few hotels in the world can match this outstanding property. The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, built in Tuscan-style, is devoted to the pursuit of service and elegance with a seamless blend of comfort and technology.

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    Dana Point Ritz Carlton
    One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629;
    Located off Pacific Coast Highway near Salt Creek Beach Park

    Situated on a 150 foot bluff in the heart of the California Riviera is this fine vacation resort. Guests are adjcent to the Pacific Ocean and the Monarch Beach Golf Links. This peaceful sanctuary soars above the standard Laguna hotels with refined elegance, a graceful atmosphere, and impeccable service. The onsite spa features massage therapies, a fitness center, full-service beauty salon, exercise classes, and spa treatments. Come visit the four tennis courts, complimentary beach equipment, two outdoor pools, poolside ping-pong, and watersports on site.

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    Mission San Juan Capistrano
    Mission San Juan Capistrano is the seventh mission founded November 1, 1776, by early Franciscan priests. Today it is a monument to California’s multicultural history, embracing its Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European heritage. Originally built as a self sufficient community by Spanish padres and Indians, the Mission was a center for agriculture, industry, education and religion.

    Orange County Ocean Institute
    24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr. Dana Point, CA 92629; 949-496-2274; Institute Website;
    Open to Public on Weekends : 10AM-3PM;

    Nationally known for its hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs. More than 110,000 K-12 students and 8,000 teachers annually participate in the Institute's 61 award-winning, immersion style programs. To learn about oceanography, science, and California history, students voyage onto the ocean, study in labs and live aboard tall ships or in the chaparral, where they can feel and taste the salty sea spray, sort through live specimens, observe migrating whales, collect scientific data and investigate the culture and world around them.

    Newport Beach Marriott Bayview Resort
    A quiet retreat, the Newport Beach Marriott Bayview, formerly the Newport Beach Marriott Suites, is nestled overlooking the Back Bay. 254 spacious single bedroom suites with step out balcony, living room, bedroom and oversized marble bathroom.

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    Newport Beach Radisson Resort
    Recently renovated this California Resort is located in the heart of Newport Beach, CA, only minutes from beaches, shopping & museums. It features a chic lobby, elegantly designed guest rooms and suites. The spacious guestrooms offer guests such premium amenities as newspaper, High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, work desks, free in-room safes and two phones with voicemail.

    Dana Point Marina Inn
    24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629;
    Location: Dana Point Harborfront

    The Marina Inn overlooking Dana Point Harbor in beautiful South Orange County will delight you as you discover the shops, boutiques and fine restaurants that surround our hotel. You'll find the ambience a refreshing alternative to congested city traffic. You will long remember the natural atmosphere and tropical sea breezes.

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Hyatt Newporter Resort
The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is Orange County's prime spot for meetings, dining, sports and entertainment. Featuring 403 luxury guestrooms, suites, Hyatt Business Plan services and four bungalows with private pools. Resort amenities also feature 16 lighted tennis courts at the Palisades Tennis Club, 9-hole golf course, volleyball, bicycles, whirlpools, jogging trails, health club and 3 pools.

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The Hilton Anaheim hotel is colorful contemporary California Vacation Resort with class, pampering each guest with familiar comforts and fanciful amenities. Cool inside, and carefree out. Always welcoming, and never ceasing to amaze. Hilton Anaheim hotel's iconic floor-to-ceiling picture windows frame commanding views, including theme parks.

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Doheny Blues Festival - Capistrano Beach [MAY]
Major concert event with 26 musical acts on 3 stages - Blues, Rock & Soul music. A waterfront grass park with two main stages at opposite ends of the venue.

Historic Los Rios District
Location: Ortega Highway (SR-74) just west of I-5 Freeway near SJC Mission.
It is the oldest remaining residential street in California, Los Rios dates back to 1794 when about 40 adobe structures were constructed to house soldiers and workers overseeing construction of the Mission. The district's quaint cottages and 200-year-old adobes are nestled in willows, bougainvillea and cactus.

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Tall Ships Festival - Labor Day Weekend
The Tall Ships Festival begins with a parade of Tall Ships entering Dana Point Harbor. Event includes cannon battles, sea chantey story-telling, art show and pirate camp.


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    Harbor Area Restaurants
    Dining Adventures at over 40 fine restaurants on the Harborfront in Dana Point:
    Baskin Robbins - 31 Flavors - 33621 Del Obispo St - Ice cream desserts Beach Cities Pizza - 34473 Golden Lantern St
    Beach House Restaurant - 25001 Dana Dr - lobster, fresh fish, steak, oyster bar & grill located on east end of Dana Island.
    Bella Napoli - 34212 Pacific Coast Hwy - Neighborhood Italian Pizzeria
    Blue Dolphin Restaurant - 34130 Pacific Coast Hwy
    Bonjour Cafe - 24633 Del Prado - authentic French Bistro
    Brig Restaurant - 34461 Golden Lantern St - Dana Point's favorite home cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    Bubba Kahuna's - 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy - Pizza and Barbeque Company
    Cannons Seafood Restaurant - 34344 Green Lantern St - menu features fresh fish, fine seafood and choice beef - traditional and creative choices of the Pacific Rim.
    Chart House Restaurant - 34442 Green Lantern St - exceptional views and spectacular dining adventure - top-of-the-catch seafood, succulent steaks and decadent desserts.
    Carlos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - 34224 Pacific Coast Hwy - Authentic Mexican cuisine
    Charo Chicken - 24831 Del Prado - unique fire=grilled chicken and Mexican food.
    Cassanova Italian Restaurant - 33585 Del Obispo St - offers authentic Venetian cuisine in a romantic atmosphere.
    Chronic Tacos - 34255 Pacific Coast Hwy -
    Denny's Restaurant - 34242 Del Obispo St - Family restaurant with traditional American cuisine.
    El Pollo Loco - 32535 Golden Lantern St - Mexican flame-grilled chicken
    El Torito Mexican Restaurant - 34521 Golden Lantern St - serving our guests authentic Mexican dishes made with the finest ingredients available.
    Ferrantelli's Restaurant - 25001 Dana Point Harbor Dr
    Gemmel's French Restaurant - 34471 Golden Lantern St - Chef Byron Gemmell creates a unique experience in fine dining with a combination of traditional, classic, nouvelle, and his own artistry and innovation.
    Harbor Grill Restaurant - 34499 Golden Lantern St - featuring mesquite grilled seafood and sunday champaign breakfast.
    Harbor House Cafe - 34157 Pacific Coast Hwy - Since 1939, the Harbor House Café has been serving to local residents, surfers, night owls, fishermen, bikers, out-of-towners and anybody else who loves good cooking.
    Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant - 34555 Golden Lantern St
    Hennessey's Tavern - 34111 La Plz
    Luciano's Ristorante - 24312 Del Prado - reminiscent of a cozy European style inn.
    Maki Yaki Japanese Restaurant - 34119 Pacific Coast Hwy
    Mario's By The Sea - 32545 Golden Lantern St - Italian Ristorante
    Peking Dragon Restaurant - 34171 Pacific Coast Hwy - Mandarin Szechaun cuisine prepared for healthy lifestyles - chicken, duck, beef, pork and seafood.
    Pick Up Stix - 32525 Golden Lantern St - Fresh Asian Flavors
    Pizza Hut - 34119 Pacific Coast Hwy -
    Proud Mary's Restaurant - 34689 Golden Lantern St - a unique combination of fast, friendly service and good, quality home-cooked food.
    Renaissance Dana Point - 24701 Del Prado - fine dining and entertainment
    RJ's Cafe - 25001 Dana Point Harbor Dr - family style breakfast and lunch restaurant
    Round Table Pizza - 32525 Golden Lantern St
    Stuft Pizza - 24821 Del Prado
    Taco Surf - 34195 Pacific Coast Hwy - Mexican Cantina
    Thai This Lunch & Dinner - 24501 Del Prado - Spice up your life with Thai Food
    Tutor and Spunky's Deli - 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy - located in the Blue Lantern Shopping Plaza - business lunch catering
    Wicked Garden - 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy
    Wind and Sea Restaurant - 34699 Golden Lantern St
    Zushi Japanese Restaurant - 24961 Dana Point Harbor Dr - Lively Teppan style cuisine and modern fine dining.

    Monarch Bay Plaza Restaurants
    Dining Adventures in West Dana Point:
    Brio Tuscany Grille - 24050 Camino Del Avion - features contemporary Italian cuisine, a full bar and live entertainment in addition to both fine Italian and California wines.
    Club 19 Restaurant - 1 Monarch Beach Resort - Located inside the St Regis Monarch Bay Resort.
    Crab Cove Restaurant - 8 Monarch Bay Plaza - quaint boutique style restaurant, dimly lit with candles and a Koi pond running the length of the restaurant serving Euro-Asian and American cuisine.
    Dana Kai - 24050 Camino Del Avion-
    Ichibiri Japanese Restaurant - 16 Monarch Bay Plaza
    Salt Creek Grill - 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy - classic American grill serving fabulous food at a distinctive location with live entertainment.
    Stella's Italian Restaurant - 17 Monarch Bay Plaza - serious Italian cuisine with the freshest organic products, housemade cheeses and carefully selected Italian flavors.
    Stonehill Tavern - 1 Monarch Beach Resort -

    Dana Point Whale Festival
    Dana Point Harbor / 1st and 2nd Weekends in March; Festival Website;
    During the peak of whale migration season, 40 – 50 whales pass by Dana Point each day, using the Dana Point Headland’s 200-foot cliffs near the harbor as a landmark to check their migration path.

  • Open House - OC Sailing and Events Center will be offering sail boat rides, kid kayaking trips, kids carnival, kid crafts, tours, food and more.
  • Festival of Whales Parade - along Pacific Coast Highway
  • Street Faire - with many new booths and more activities for children and families.
  • Ocean Institute - the learning labs will be open to share on new discoveries in marine mammal science and research.
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  • Harbor Music Series - Enjoy a variety of musical styles and sounds
  • Junior Charity Regatta - Sailing Race

    Tall Ships Festival - Labor Day Weekend
    Dana Point Harbor; Festival Website;
    The Tall Ships Festival begins with a parade of Tall Ships entering Dana Point Harbor. Good views of the parade can be seen from the breakwater and the Dana Point Marine Life Refuge. Tours of the Tall Ships and displays end at 5:00 each day but visitors are encouraged to watch the ships from shore as they participate in cannon battles just out side the harbor both Saturday and Sunday. Event includes sea chantey story-telling, art show and pirate camp.

    Laguna Beach Life [OCT-MAY] - Nightly Concert Series
    Dedicated to artistic excellence and innovation, Laguna Beach Live presents free chamber music concerts on the First Sundays (October–May) at the Laguna College of Art & Design.

    Pageant of the Masters [JUL-AUG]
    Festival of Arts - Laguna Beach

    This is by far one of the most inspiring art festivals in California with live pageant performances every evening, and daytime outdoor fine art collection.

    Sawdust Art Festival - Laguna Beach [JUL-AUG]
    More than 175 local artists invite visitors to stroll along sawdust-covered paths through a village of fine arts and superb crafts. Since 1966 this event has drawn visitors from around the world who are looking for one-of-a-kind artwork, including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photographs.


    Dana Point Marriott Resort
    25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629;
    Located off Pacific Coast Highway near Lantern Bay County Park

    This charming 4 Diamond 4 Star 376 guestroom vacation resort is found overlooking the Pacific Ocean from a romantic hilltop bluff. The vast outdoor space is appreciated by both the leisure and group travelers. The two large outdoor swimming pools also boast a spectacular view of the ocean and harbor. Other hotel features include The Spa which is ranked amongst the best in Orange County, health club, whirlpool, sauna ,tennis court, room service, laundry, valet, concierge services, gift shop, business center and more.


    Dana Point Doubletree Resort
    34402 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629;
    Located off Pacific Coast Highway near Lantern Bay County Park

    Luxury in a quaint seaside escape - perfect for business or leisure travel. Stroll to the beach, bike along the coast, enjoy a variety of water sports or head out to sea from nearby Dana Point Harbor for a day of boating, whale watching, or to explore renowned Catalina Island. This modern California Riviera Resort is an all-suite hotel blending light and space with the vibrant colors of the California coast. It is an irresistible package of accommodations that includes amenities like ocean-view terraces, a sauna, massages and high-speed internet access.


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    Dana Point Marina Inn
    24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629;
    Location: Dana Point Harborfront

    The Marina Inn overlooking Dana Point Harbor in beautiful South Orange County will delight you as you discover the shops, boutiques and fine restaurants that surround our hotel. You'll find the ambience a refreshing alternative to congested city traffic. You will long remember the natural atmosphere and tropical sea breezes.


    San Clemente Inn
    2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, CA 92672;
    Location: Bluffs overlooking San Clemente State Beach;

    The San Clemente Inn is a wonderful resort for both business and vacationers to call home. The inn offers both studio and one bedroom units with kitchenette equipped with a 2 burner stove, coffee pot, a microwave oven and refrigerator, balcony, cable tv and vcp units. One bedroom suite with Queen bed in bedroom and 2 twin Murphy beds.


    San Clemente Casablanca Inn
    Best Western Resort Hotel

    1601 North El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672;
    Location: San Clemente North Beach District

    The San Clemente Casablanca Inn offers all of the amenities and comforts to make guests feel right at home. This Best Western Hotel is convenient to Camp Pendleton, Dana Point Harbor and the Laguna Sawdust Art Festival. Hotel amenities include an outdoor heated pool, hot tub, exercise facility and meeting/banquet facilities, which can accommodate up to 75 people. The hotel offers spacious guest rooms with ocean or hotel courtyard views.


    San Clemente Sea Horse Resort
    602 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA 92672;
    The Sea Horse Resort is an oceanfront boutique hotel overlooking the mighty Pacific Ocean. Resort rooms range from studios to one and two bedroom suites with large living rooms and fully equipped kitchens. Complimentary beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas are available to guests year round.


    La Casa Del Camino
    1289 South Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651;
    Located on junction of Cress Street and PCH

    Built in 1927 as a retreat for Hollywood stars and artists, La Casa del Camino is one of the oldest and most treasured hotel in Laguna Beach. Our newly renovated hotel offers the European charm of yesteryear while providing the modem amenities of today like high-speed Internet access in each guest room. Our 2200 sqft ocean view terrace offers 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and coastal hillsides of Laguna.


    Laguna Beach Best Western
    Laguna Reef Inn

    30806 South Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651;
    Located on PCH just north of Aliso Creek

    Whether seeking a quiet weekend retreat, thrilling water sports or exciting nightlife, stay at the Best Western Laguna Reef Inn in the heart of the Laguna Beach. This resort serves a complimentary continental breakfast served in the lush garden pool area. Additional hotel amenities include an outdoor heated pool, hot tub, spa and steam room.


    Laguna Brisas Spa Resort
    Best Western Resort Hotel - Laguna Beach

    1600 South Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651;
    Located on junction of Bluebird Canyon Dr and PCH

    Complimentary parking, complimentary wireless hi-speed internet, and complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. From a romantic getaway to a family vacation to the refined services for the business traveler, the Best Western Laguna Brisas Spa Hotel is your perfect destination. Envelope your senses in the alluring tranquility of the infinite Pacific while you relax and rejuvenate in one of our newly remodeled, fully air-conditioned rooms featuring large, oversized whirlpool spas for two, beautifully appointed new furnishings and a new 32in flat screen LCD TV.


    Surf & Sand Resort Hotel
    California Vacation Resort - Laguna Beach

    1555 South Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651;
    Located on junction of Bluebird Canyon Dr and PCH

    Presiding over its own 500-foot white, sandy beach, the 164 room Surf & Sand Hotel is unique among California coastal hotels. Each guestroom has a balcony or deck with a direct ocean view. Midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, the hotel is only 20 minutes from John Wayne Orange County Airport and 20 miles from Disneyland. The Surf & Sand Hotel has a new critically acclaimed beachfront restaurant, "Splashes", serving a light Meditarranean inspired menu.


    Laguna Beach Vacation Village
    647 South Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651;
    Located on junction of Legion Street and PCH

    Vacation Village is a luxurious resort destination nestled on Laguna Beach overlooking the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. There is an amazing view combined with a peaceful family atmosphere. With many rooms offering a kitchenette, this is the perfect place to relax with your family and enjoy the beautiful scenery that Laguna Beach has to offer. After the beach, come lay by the two swimming pools or relax after a rough day in the waves by enjoying the whirlpool.


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    San Clemente Hampton Suites

    2481 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672;
    This unique all-suite boutique hotel is found in the famous beach town of San Clemente. Newly renovated, this spanish style hotel features all suites with ocean or golf views. Each suite offers a wet bar with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker along with complimentary wireless or DSL high speed internet access. It is easily accessible to famous Del Mar Ave and it's cafes,resturants, boutigues, antigue and specialty stores.


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Dana Point Turket Trot - 5K Race - Thanksgiving Day
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Tour the Beautiful Beach, Majestic Cliffs and Coves of Dana Point. Enjoy pounding Surf, Rugged Cliffs, and Cool Ocean Breezes as you sail through the Dana Point Marina, Doheny State Park and pass the Historic Tallship Pilgrim moored in Dana Point Harbor.

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Embarcadero Marina - Ocean Charters
Captain Dave's Dolphin Safari - Year round dolphin and whale watching trips.
Mariners 936 Sea Scouts - Youth coed program with Classroom instruction, Catalina and Channel Island trips, mariner competitions with other Seascout groups, sailboat racing, maintenece instruction and free sailing.

    Shorecliffs Golf Course - San Clemente CA
    Opened in 1964, this 18-hole public golf course features 6,140 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 70.4 and it has a slope rating of 130.

    Doheny State Beach - Dana Point CA
    Doheny State Beach is two parks in one - with camping in the southern area (with some campsites only steps away from the beach) and day use in the northern area, where there is a five-acre lawn with picnic facilities and volleyball courts. Surfing is popular, but is restricted to the north end of the beach. Surf fishing is also popular.

    Monarch Beach Golf Links - Dana Point
    This par-70 course with four sets of tees across 6601 yards features breathtaking views of the California coastline and Pacific Ocean. Here, along the dramatic bluffs of Southern California, master architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., has fashioned an intriguing layout in the Scottish links tradition on one of the select few oceanfront golf courses in California.

    Salt Creek Beach Park
    33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.,Dana Point, CA 92629; 949-923-2280; Beach Website;
    18 acre public beach that is popular for surfing is located on the westside of Dana Point. It consists of landscaped parking facility, sandy beaches, rocky promontories, and sheer cliffs. A small, offshore reef creates some of the best left swells along the entire coastline. Swimming, body surfing, sunbathing and tidepool exploration (all tidepool inhabitants are protected) are other beach activities.

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  • The Strand Beach - popular narrow surfing beach with cliffside multi-use trail.
  • Marine Life Refuge - some of the best rocky intertidal habitat in Southern California.

    Dana Point Yacht Club
    24399 Dana Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629; 949-493-8100; Club Website;
    The yacht club is very active in yacht racing, having hosted the PHRF Southern California Championships, various One-Design Regional and National Championship Regattas, SCYA Midwinters, as well as over 65 local races each year. The club has many other activities including an active cruising program to Catalina, as well as up and down the coast, fishing tournaments, an extensive social schedule, the annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta.

    Dana West Yacht Club
    24601 Dana Drive, Dana Point, CA. 92629; 949-661-1185; Club Website;
    With an average of ten cruises a year to yacht clubs and destinations such as Avalon, Newport Beach, Long Beach, and San Diego. Also sponsors fishing tournaments designed to challenge even the most experienced fishing person.

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    Dana Point Youth & Group Sail Facility

    34451 Ensenada Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629; 949-923-2215; Group Website;
    Three beautiful Cape Cod buildings overlook sparkling Dana Point Harbor, surrounded by extensive docking facilities to accommodate boats used for the many educational sailing programs. Sailing Clinics, Classes, Camps, Clubs and Specialty programs for beginning to advance sailors within the harbor to out in the open seas. Also provides training in kayaking, paddleboards and a outrigger canoe club.


    Dana Point Holiday Inn Resort
    AAA rated hotel features 34 comfortable two-room suites with partial ocean views from their balcony and 8 spacious king suites with Jacuzzi tubs for two. This California Resort is located 1 block from the Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach, known for its fine beaches, recreational activities, specialty shops, restaurants and fine art galleries.


    Carlsbad Sheraton Resort Hotel
    This new upscale luxury resort opens in February 2008 and is positioned to become the most exciting property in Southern California. It is situated on a hilltop looking towards the Pacific Ocean and adjacent to both Legoland California and the Crossings Golf Course. The resort has eleven large banquet rooms and is the largest meeting facility for San Diego North County area and is closeby to the Carlsbad Ranch business district. Over 25,000 square feet of meeting and conference facilities.


    Carlsbad Palisades Resort Hotel
    Carlsbad's Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel is a world-class hotel and timeshare resort with magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean. It is situated adjacent to both the beautiful Flower Fields and the amazing Legoland California theme park. With luxurious furnishings and a complete array of resort amenities, this California Resort will offer a family vacation experience everyone can appreciate. Guests may choose between deluxe hotel rooms or vacation condos.


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    San Clemente Travelodge
    2441 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672;
    This California Vacation Resort is found only 3 blocks from the San Clemente State Park and State Beach and adjacent to 18 Hole PGA golf course. This Sleepy Bear Honor Roll property is within walking distance to many fine restaurants on the beach and pier. Guests may enjoy rooms with private balconies with an ocean view or golf course view and some rooms with in-room Jacuzzi.


    San Clemente Days Inn
    2441 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672;
    Welcome to the wonderful San Clemente Days Inn located just off the I-5 freeway midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. This hotel is in close proximity to white sand beaches, fine dining, entertainment and premier golf courses.


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    Mission Viejo Fairfield Inn
    26328 Oso Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692;
    Location: Oso Parkway exit from I-5 Freeway amidst Mission Viejo Country Club;

    146 interior access guest rooms are always fresh, clean and bright at this smoke free hotel. For your convenience, we offer amenities such as in-room coffee brewer, hairdryer, iron/board, free local calls and free cable channels and Pay-Per-View movies for your entertainment. Along with our Business Center, we urge you to take advantage of our Exercise Facility. In addition, you can unwind in our heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool spa. Lastly, you may rest assured that our friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable staff will provide you with superior hospitality.

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