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  • Entertain this fantasy for a moment: You cut your holiday to-do list way down—skip the shopping, cooking, gift wrapping, and 24-hour hostessing—and make a quick break for the beach instead.

    The Best Deals for Beach Holidays

    Our island expert, contributing editor Marion Laffey Fox, dove deep into her little black book of top coastal resorts and found these amazing discounts. Book now―your beach chair is waiting.

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  • Venice beachfront

    L.A.'s Best Day Trip

    Join us for a tour of strolling canals, bohemian shops, and gourmet cafes in Venice Beach.

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  • State Park Cabin Rentals

    Vacation for Less!

    State park cottages are now better than basic.

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  • barnstorming-san-diego

    Barnstorming the Coast

    A joyride in an open-cockpit biplane over the San Diego shore takes our writer to new heights.

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    Fish Out of Water

    A natural phenomenon scatters thousands of silver fish across the Southern California shoreline.

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  • East Coast Seafood Dives

    West Coast Seafood Dives

    Sample the Pacific’s rich offerings at casual eateries from salmon country to San Diego.

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  • Best Seafood Dives in America

    2009 Best Seafood Dives

    Check out the complete list of our annual roundup then hit the road to find your favorites.

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  • Soberanes Crashing Surf

    Stunning Big Sur

    View nature photographer David Gubernick’s unbelievable images and try his tips for spectacular photos of your own. See our March 2009 issue for the complete story.

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  • View of San Francisco's Presidioe

    Restaurants in San Francisco's Presidio

    Find superior food and local wines at the park’s new eateries, many housed in historic army buildings.

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  • Golden Gate Bridge

    San Francisco's Presidio

    The Presidio, a former military post, has always been the most scenic spot in San Francisco. But now there's more reason than ever to explore this reinvented green space. Come see what's new.

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