There’s always a first time for everything, and learning about popular California vacation destinations is not exceptional. The question in today’s Bargains Hotels - reiVRE Hot Pulse is – "What’s the in difference between these similar locations based in California?"
An overview of several popular California vacation destinations with a few helpful tips along the way and lodging recommendations - This article is just to help you get a feel for how these seemingly similar locations differ. It is not an in-depth study of any one destination.
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A Primer: California Vacation Destinations – Part 1
As the summer swings into high gear, thoughts of towering palms, umbrella drinks colored neon magenta, shimmering coastlines, and the heady roll of the surf invariably capture the minds of eager travelers. Of course, that hardly narrows your choices.
Beachfront vacations abound along much of eastern coast, especially approaching the south and Florida. The Caribbean will certainly get you to beach-bound bliss, as will Hawaii if you don’t mind a lengthy (and expensive) flight. You can even find exciting beach communities along the western coast of British Columbia, Canada, although you may have to leave the palm trees behind.
All of these places share great beachfront communities, and if your only goal come vacation time is to lounge on the sand and bake, you could do just as well at any of them. But if you’re looking for something more, if you’re looking to spice up your oceanfront days with metropolitan nights, then your summertime land o’ plenty is California.
The sprawling coastline gives you the freedom of choice, of selecting the getaway spot that’s just right for you, and the bustling cities seasoned with tourist appeal give you a world of options beyond. In fact, unless you plan it out thoroughly, you might not even make it to the beach, because there’s so much else to do (and don’t worry, you won’t mind).
So here’s a primer on several California vacation destinations with hotel recommendations.
Los Angeles Area
Los Angeles, CA – Of course, Los Angeles is a sprawling city that covers nearly 500 sq. mi., not counting the countless suburbs that bulk up the metropolitan area, so if your goal is to experience the city proper, planning is essential. For starters, stay near the airport. You don’t want your first experience in L.A. to be a confusing tangle with gridlock traffic. Most Los Angeles hotels near LAX offer shuttles to and from the airport and may even have onsite car rental services. After your flight, it’s nice to get the busy work out of the way. Check-in, drop your bags, maybe rest for five minutes, and then ask the concierge or front desk what the traffic is like. In congested destinations like LA, the locals know better than Mapquest.
Before going, decide what you want to get out of the city. Not even with a two-week visit could you possibly see it all, so you’ll need to prioritize. If it’s your first visit, it’s hard to beat Hollywood as the go-to attraction. Make time for the Walk of Fame, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Universal or Paramount Studios, and the Hollywood Wax Museum just as a start. If you're hoping to see a little bit of everything, look into getting a Go Los Angeles™ Card. Available from $50-200 depending on the duration, this card offers significant discounts and even free admissions to over 40 popular Los Angeles attractions.
For convenient Los Angeles airport hotels: Embassy Suites Los Angeles - International Airport/South
Glendale, CA – For a more affordable stay that is undoubtedly still LA-centric, the northern suburb of Glendale will provide you easy access to north Los Angeles without forcing you through the hustle and bustle of downtown. From Glendale, you can expect a 10-20 minute drive to Hollywood, depending on traffic, and barely five minute’s drive to Griffith Park, a vast public park filled with museums and event attractions but perhaps best known as home to the Hollywood Sign. If staying in Glendale, plan your flight through the much closer Bob Hope Airport.
While Glendale is primarily a different route into the big city, it does have one surprising feature: Armenian cuisine. As home to the largest Armenian population in the United States, there’s an incredible selection of traditional Armenian restaurants, and you’ll rarely have another opportunity to travel within the country and experience such a cultural leap.
For hotels near Burbank Bob Hope Airport: Hilton Los Angeles North/Glendale
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