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A sweet, hometown-y parade will wend through the historic town.

Photo Credit: Julian 4th of July]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:43:30 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/219*120/Vintnersglassesyosemite.jpg
Star vintners and enthusiastic oenophiles gather for a fall tradition.

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It's a low-to-the-water ocean experience. What will you see from there?

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Ready to waterski to Catalina Island? And back?

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There are plenty of ways to cycle around the American Riviera.

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The Monterey Museum of Art is featuring an elegant and ephemeral artwork.

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Temps can top three digits but there are places to keep it cool.

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Get to know the national park alongside other adventurers.

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Been wanting to try a volunteer vacation? The Ritz-Carlton has suggestions.

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The eccentric visionary's lake-close abode is on the selling block.

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The summertime tour will take in the North Wing (and Neptune Pool, natch).

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The outdoor art and craft bazaar readies for its summer season.

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The costume-filled parade is just one of the highlights of the party.

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Is it a secret? Not so much, which is good. Should you go? Big yes.

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Want to see the area's famed marigolds and sweet peas? There's a map.

Photo Credit: Alysia Gray Painter]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:06:04 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Lavender-generic-89261138.jpg
The purple plant shows up in soaps, crafts, and more.

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Hotels welcome summer with sweet, SPF friendly deals.

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Careful how fast you grab that metal club; you're in Death Valley in the summertime.

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Take a haunted walk through one of Kern County's most atmospheric towns.

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"Mickey and the Magical Map" goes on a journey at the classic stage.

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Restaurant Week gets sizzling around the desert resorts.

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The wine region's major hullaballoo is ready for lift-off.

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The Segerstrom Center's popular Movie Mondays are set to unspool.

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The ghosty high jinks start early in the land of sunshine.

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One is due on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. Curious?

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Mining, music, and more old-timey flair fills the historic mountain town.

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Hobnob with alpacas and get up close with a fuzzy rite of spring.

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Have a snaggle-toothed hound? There's still time to enter.

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Snow's open on Mammoth Mountain through Memorial Day.

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The Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend is all about a certain berry.

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Hot deals heat up at one of the desert's prettiest destinations.

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Parrots and Cockatoos and other fine feathers call the Del Mar sanctuary home

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The venerable "pose like art" extravaganza takes on a movie theme.

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Is your favorite part of Disneyland the landscaping? There's a tour for you.

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It's strange, it's healthy, it's beloved, it's San Francisco.

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There's a sale on for tickets to this foodie favorite.

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The Yosemite Valley Stable is open for the summer season, Giddy up!

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Summer's coming and the desert resorts are kicking off the deals.

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The Amgen Tour is making eight runs around the state; find your watch spot.

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Call it a fresh way to take in the waves, cypress trees, and views.

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Catalina Island's biggest city throws a centennial party.

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At 22, the Pug Party in Del Mar is venerable. Not to mention dang cute.

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The Sierra-based national monument has its 2013 opening date.

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Vroom-vroom at the wheel of a sleek machine.

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The strawberry is the star in Oxnard at its annual May festival.

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The Eastern Sierra ski destination has re-thrown open the doors wide.

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The Lassen Volcanic Park getaway is booking rooms for summer.

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The vino-rich area marks the first-ever celebration to pair the two.

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Put on the headphones and prepare to marvel at mega sequoias.

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The vintage Avalon Ball extends to an entire weekend.

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