Cherry Blossom Festival
- The vibrant history of the
Japanese people in the Americas comes to life on the
streets of Little Tokyo in L.A. Enjoy historic
displays, traditional dances, Hawaiian Village
experience, much more. Free Mar 31, Apr 1
Aleutian Goose Festival
Down to less than 800 in the early 1970’s and now
numbering close to 40,000, the Aleutian Goose is an
Endangered Species Act success story. In Crescent
City, watch these beautiful birds fill the sky each
day as they move to their mainland feeding
pastures.
March 30 - Apr 2, 2008
Indoor Kite Flying Festival
brings experts from the
northwest to Lincoln City for competition and
demonstrations. Mar 28 - 30
The
Astoria-Warrenton Crab and
Seafood Festival
attracts nearly 20,000 visitors each year.
Sample fresh shrimp, salmon, oysters, halibut, clam
chowder and other delicacies, along with a beer
garden and wines from more than 50 vineyards. Also
enjoy the offerings of more than 200 regional
artisans, live music and entertainment.
April 25 - 27
Aquarium of the Pacific
-
Meet more than 12,500 animals as
you discover nearly 500 species
that fill 19 major habitats and
32 focus exhibits, at one of the
largest aquariums in the United
States.
Monterey Whale Watching -
Pods of Orcas, dolphins, sea
otters, sea lions and an array
of fish and birds at the
Monterey Bay National Marine
Sanctuary. See it all from
the 75-foot Magnum Force Vessel,
the largest and most comfortable
boat operating in Monterey.
SW Museum of the American Indian
is the oldest museum in L.A. and
includes the 1914 Mission
Revival museum, the Braun
Research Library, and the Casa
de Adobe. $7.50
Few locations on the planet
offer the diverse cultural,
historic and scenic features
of the California coast. A
fun day at an amusement or water
park
attractions one day, can be
followed by a visit to Father
Serra's missions or the opulent
Hearst Castle the next.
One of the world's best
aquariums can be found in
Monterey, while Redwood National
Park has been declared one of
the world's top ten great places
by National Geographic.
The rugged coastline of Oregon
has been a bountiful resource
for the inhabitants of the area
long before Lewis & Clark ended
their expedition at the beaches
of Seaside. Only since the
McCullough bridges were built in
the thirties has this coast line
had contiguous travel which
resulted in a cultural
legacy largely in tact.
Century old
lighthouses remain from
those days, as well as a host of
museums reflecting the
native and fishing cultures. The
permanent protection of state
beaches in and marine life as
seen in the Newport Aquarium,
Sea Lion Caves and other coastal
attractions.
WASHINGTON
Designated a World Heritage Site in 1981, Olympic National Park
features stunning natural areas from the 60 miles of wild
Pacific coast to the 8,000 foot glacier-capped peaks to the
largest old-growth and temperate rain forest in the northwest.
Vacationers flock to the 6 miles of beach at Ocean Shores, to
the fields of Sequim, the lavender capital of the world, and to
savor the oysters of Willapa Bay, once the
delicacies of the great hotels
of San Francisco.
Museums
depicting the historic heritage of the Makah and the fishing and
timber pioneers, in addition to unique
attractions
such as the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, make this section
of Hwy 101 a vacation to remember.
Harbor
View Inn -
4 Diamond oceanfront resort
in Santa Barbara with full
amenities and impeccable
service, near the Mission and
area attractions.
Looking Glass Inn-
Spacious
rooms and suites with ocean
and bay views, choice of
jacuzzi tubs, gas fireplaces
and kitchens. Beach access and
complimentary continental
breakfast
Palace Hotel- Beautifully Restored Victorian
in Historic Port Townsend,
One Block to Ferry Dock and
Convenient to Arts and
Antique Galleries.
Boat Smith
Burlingame CA Boat
crafting and repair, power and sail, fiberglass and wood, from 16' to
160'.
Mystic Woods Florence OR
Chainsaw carver for more than
a decade who excels at blending the fine qualities of wood with his
unique artistic expression.
Mrs Beasley's
Holiday Gift Box, .
Carson CA Give
your friends and family the
finest, hand-made, freshly
baked gift items available anywhere.
SeaBear Smokehouse
Anacortes WA Fresh
never frozen wild salmon and delicious Pacific Northwest seafood
make a distinctive
Christmas surprise.
Boat
crafting and repair, power and sail, fiberglass and wood, from 16' to
160'.
