CM #53: That’s All For This Year!
Hi Friends!
Don't worry about that title I posted above. It isn't the end of this newsletter, just the end of it for this year. I plan on taking the next two weekends off if you don't mind.
It's been a rough year for us here, and I'm sure others have had it just as harsh or possibly harsher.
In the end, though, all things have worked out as they are supposed to, and we're going into 2024 ready for action.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Patti and me!
I thought I would start with this post from UC San Diego of the cams set up around California. You’ll be able to check on where you might be going daily, now or in the future.
1) Alert California from UC San Diego
2) This California City Is About To Be The State's Number One Place To Live
by Noah Staats, The Travel.com
Many believe Oakland, CA, is poised to become the state's number one place to live, and for good reason. Long overshadowed by its neighbors, Oakland is now in the spotlight as America's hottest real estate market. With a median sales price of $925K, witnessing an impressive 8.8% year-over-year increase, Oakland has become the go-to destination for homebuyers seeking an ideal blend of affordability, economic opportunities, and cultural richness. It also doesn't hurt that this California city is close to some of the best wine countries in the state.
3) 19 Cool California Museums
by Visit California
1. California Museum, Sacramento
Housed in the State Archives Building, this multimedia museum illuminates California’s history through video and oral-history kiosks, along with traditional art and artifact displays. Signature exhibits focus on different communities—from Native American tribes to the contributions of Chinese-Americans—while the California Hall of Fame celebrates innovators from John Muir to Tony Hawk. (more)
4) 10-Day California National Park Road Trip Itinerary
by Nicole Hansen, The Travel.com
Road trip travelers particularly enjoy visiting California’s national parks, which often mean two different things. When visitors think of national parks, they often jump to the 63 national parks throughout the US, 9 of which are in California. However, the National Park Service actually refers to all the protected areas managed by the NPS as national parks. With this in mind, there are actually 428 national park units in the US, including national monuments, national battlefields, national scenic byways, and national seashores. 28 of these national parks are in the scenic state of California.
5) This New 21-acre Surf Club in California Is Bringing 7-foot Waves to the Desert
by Stacey Leasca, Travel & Leisure
The long-awaited Palm Springs Surf Club (PSSC) is preparing to officially swing open its doors to the public at the turn of the new year, on Jan. 1, 2024. And with it bring a brand new wave to Southern California. Specifically, to 1500 S Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs.
6) 10 Awesome Food Truck Parks in California
by Visit California
Due to the mobile nature of food trucks, favorite vendors can sometimes be difficult to track down—especially for visitors who are in town for a limited time. That’s where parks come in. Located in cities across the Golden State, these permanent hubs offer foodies the opportunity to discover fare from multiple vendors in a single location. Listed north to south, here are 10 of the best food truck parks and gathering spots to check out across the state.
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