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Catalina Island Inland Empire & Eastward The Desert Santa Clarita to Oxnard South of L.A. & Orange Counties San Diego area

aerial photos of the entire California Coastline

Catalina Island

Catalina Express {transport to island}
Catalina Passenger Service {transport to island}
ferries to Catalina Island
Avalon's "Airport in the Sky"
Buffalo Springs Station restaurant at Catalina Airport, CA

Catalina Island Chamber & Visitors Bureau
Catalina Island [CA] Chamber of Commerce Flash only
Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel [built 1926] in Avalon, CA
The Inn on Mt. Ada in Avalon, CA
Hotel Metropole in Avalon, CA
Santa Catalina Island [CA] Country Club
Old Turner Inn [est. 1927] in Avalon, CA
The Blue Parrot restaurant {on the waterfront} in Avalon, CA
The Marlin Club bar [est. 1946] in Avalon, CA
Glenmore Plaza Hotel in Avalon, CA
Hotel & Ristorante Villa Portofino in Avalon, CA
Catalina Island [CA] Conservancy [est. 1972]
Catalina Island Museum [est. 1953]
Avalon Casino Theatre & Ballroom [built 1929]
Catalina Museum Silent Film Benefit [June 2010 = #23]
Avalon [CA] Tuna Club [est. 1898]
Steve's Steakhouse Bar & Grill
Coyote Joe's Restaurant & Bar [est. 1982]
Rotary Club of Avalon, CA [est. 1936]
'I Luv Catalina' website
The Avalon Hotel [restored 2003]
Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival [Oct 2011 = #25]

	"Santa Catalina Island In Vintage Postcards" [2001] by Marlin L. Heckman Arcadia Publng 9x6½ pb [2/2001] for $14.81
	"Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina" documentary [Blue Water Ent. 2003] video/DVD available from producer full credits at IMDb • official movie site

Inland Empire & Eastward
Rick Walker Route 66 Research Page
Route 66 Page at Spirit of America
San Bernardino [CA] Route 66 Museum

Beaumont [CA] Cherry Festival [est. 1918 = June]
Yanks Air Museum in Chino, CA

Claremont [CA] Heritage
Claremont Colleges
Yanni's Greek Restaurant [est. 1952] in Claremont, CA
Monkey & Son Coffee Co. in Claremont, CA

City of Corona, California
  The Mad Greek's Restaurant in Corona, CA

Papa Tony's Diner, 18291 Cajon Blvd. at I-215 in Devore, CA
Cowboy Burgers & BBQ in Fontana, CA {and other locations}
City of Rancho Cucamonga, California

San Bernardino, California
K.C.A.A. 1050 AM news radio in Loma Linda & San Bernardino

City of San Dimas, California [incorp. 1960]
San Dimas [CA] Chamber of Commerce [est. 1909]

The Fat Greek Restaurant, 33265 Yucaipa Blvd. in Yucaipa, CA

Riverside County in California [est. 1893]
City of Riverside, California [est. 1870]
The Mission Inn in Riverside, CA
Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro in Riverside, CA
Riverside Brewing Co. on Seventh Street
Inland Empire Press-Enterprise {news}
A.D.S. Green Sheet newspapers [free local ads]
Jensen-Alvarado Historic Ranch & Museum in Riverside, CA
March Field Air Museum near Riverside, CA

City of Temecula, CA
Temecula Valley [CA] Winegrowers
Temecula Creek Inn, near Temecula, CA
Idyllwild [CA] Chamber of Commerce
Idyllwild [CA] Town Crier weekly newspaper [est. 1946]
Creekstone Inn in Idyllwild, CA
Cafe Aroma bistro & social club in Idyllwild, CA
Art Alliance of Idyllwild, CA
Silver Pines Lodge & Cabins in Idyllwild, CA
Oma's European Bakery & Restaurant in Idyllwild, CA
The Lodge at Pine Cove B&B in Idyllwild, CA
Jazz In The Pines Festival [August] in Idyllwild, CA
Fern Valley Inn & Cabins in Idyllwild, CA
Quiet Creek Inn in Idyllwild, CA
Wilder Cabins [est. 1932] in Idyllwild, CA
Ramona Pageant [April-May outdoor play est. 1923] in Hemet, CA

Arrowhead & Big Bear Lakes
Rim of the World [San Bernardino Mountain Communities web portal]
Mountain High Winter Resort near Wrightwood, CA
Lake Arrowhead [CA] Resort
Saddleback Inn at Lake Arrowhead, CA
Del Lago's Cafe in Lake Arrowhead Village, CA
Big Bear [CA] Lodging & Recreation Guide
Big Bear [CA] Chamber of Commerce
Big Bear Mountain Premium Spring Water
Crazzy's Wasewagan Camp & Retreat [est. 1933] near Barton Flats & Jenks Lake, CA

The Desert

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
Poppy Festival [April-May] in Lancaster, CA
Antelope Valley Indian Museum in Lancaster, CA
Mojave National Preserve
Palmdale [CA] Regional Airport {reopened 12/2004}
Ridgecrest Cinemas in the Mojave Desert
Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Assn. [est. 1993]
Maturango Museum in Ridgecrest, CA
20-Mule Team Museum [est. 1978] in Boron, CA

California Route 66 Museum in Victorville, CA
Desert Dispatch newspaper in Victorville, CA
Original Roadhouse Grill {chain} in Victorville, CA
K.R.A.K. 910-AM 'Stardust Timeless Classics' radio in Hesperia, CA

Barstow, California
official website of Barstow, California [est. 1888]
Barstow [CA] Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Bureau
City of Barstow's April 2007 proclamation of 'Sister City' status for Belén, New Mexico
Barstow [CA] Route 66 Mother Road Museum
Western American Railroad Museum in Barstow, CA
Barstow [CA] Community College
Tommy's Original World Famous Hamburgers, 2610 Fisher Blvd. near Barstow, CA
Bob's Big Boy Restaurant 2860 Lenwood Road near Barstow, CA
Carl's Coffee in Barstow, CA
  The Bun Boy Restaurant, 1890 W. Main Street in Barstow, CA
Elks Lodge #1920, 1501 W. Main Street {used to be the skating rink} in Barstow, CA
Motel 66, 1350 W. Main Street in Barstow, CA
Gianna's Court on W. Main Street in Barstow, CA
old Plaza Motel on W. Main Street in Barstow, CA
Costa Azul Restaurant & Cantina, 901 W. Main Street in Barstow, CA
renovated Sunset Inn, 860 W. Main Street in Barstow, CA
old Sage Motel, 220 W. Main Street in Barstow, CA
Route 66 Motel, 195 W. Main Street in Barstow, CA
Casa Jimnez Mexican Restaurant, 925 Barstow Road in Barstow, CA
Mojave River Valley Museum, on Barstow Road in Barstow, CA
El Rancho Motel, 112 E. Main Street in Barstow, CA
historic El Rancho Restaurant in Barstow, CA
Desert Inn Motel, 1100 E. Main Street in Barstow, CA
Budget Inn Motel, 1111 E. Main Street in Barstow, CA
DiNapoli's Firehouse Italian Eatery, 1358 E. Main Street in Barstow, CA
Barstow Station Cinema, 1503 E. Main Street in Barstow, CA
Los Domingo's Restaurant, 1520 E. Main Street in Barstow, CA
K.S.Z.L. 1230-AM progressive news-talk radio for Barstow-Yermo area
The Highway Stations on 98 FM & 99 FM & 101.5 FM & 107.3 FM
The Bank bar & grill on Old Hwy 58 in North Side Barstow, CA
Hacienda Colima sea food in North Side Barstow, CA
Idle Spurs Steak House [est 1950] in North Side Barstow, CA
Skyline Drive-In movies on Old Hwy 58 in North Side Barstow, CA

Indio [CA] Tamale Festival [est. 1992]
Indio [CA] National Date Festival [est. 1921]
California Date Administrative Committee of Indio, CA
Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, CA [May]
Coachella Independent Film Festival [est. 1999] in Indio, CA

Pioneertown, CA [est. 1946]
Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace
Town of Yucca Valley, California [incorp. 1991]
Yucca Valley [CA] Chamber of Commerce
Water Canyon Coffee Company in Yucca Valley, CA
Yucca Inn & Suites in Yucca Valley, CA
Old Town Yucca Valley [CA] Merchants Assn.
Grubstake Days [in May] in Yucca Valley, CA
Joshua Tree [CA] Chamber of Commerce
Spin & Margie's Desert Hide-A-Way & Trading Post in Joshua Tree, CA
Coyote Corner [est. 1994] in Joshua Tree, CA
Copper Mountain Community College [est. 1966] in Joshua Tree, CA
Celestial Rhythms Festival [Sept] near Joshua Tree, CA
Joshua Tree Village [CA] community website [est. 1996]
Kim's Family Restaurant in Joshua Tree, CA
City of Twentynine Palms, California [incorp. 1987]
Twentynine Palms [CA] Chamber of Commerce
Country Inn Motel in Twentynine Palms, CA
29 Palms Inn in Twentynine Palms, CA
Circle C Lodge in Twentynine Palms, CA
Roughley Manor B&B Inn [est. 1928] in Twentynine Palms, CA

Cabot Yerxa Pueblo Museum [est. 1913] in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Desert Hot Springs Motel
Mineral Springs Resort in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Palm Springs, California
Click Palm Springs, CA [discounted rates on hotels & resorts]
Palm Springs [CA] Bureau of Tourism
Palm Springs [CA] Hotel & Travel Guide
Palm Springs Desert Resorts C.V.A.
The Desert Sun newspaper in Palm Springs, CA
Air America outlet progressive talk radio K.P.T.R. 1340-AM in Palm Springs/Coachella Valley
MIX 100.5-FM adult top 40 radio in Coachella Valley
K.D.E.S. 104.7-FM oldies rock radio in Palm Springs, CA
The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn
Fabulous Palm Springs Follies [est. 1992]
Palm Springs [CA] Car Classic [April 2004 = #10]
Palm Canyon Theatre {performance}
Camelot Theatres [est. 1967] in Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs [CA] Aerial Tramway [opened 1963]
Capra's Italian Restaurant [closed 2008], 204 No. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA
The Cowboy Way BBQ, 317 No. Indian Canyon Drive in Downtown Palm Springs, CA
Mario's Italian Cafes {6 locations in area}
Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille [est. 2003], 415 No. Palm Canyon Drive in Downtown Palm Springs, CA
  Azul Tapas Lounge, 369 No. Palm Canyon Drive in Downtown Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs [CA] Intl. Film Festival [Jan 2009 = #20]
Palm Springs [CA] Arthur Lyons Noir Film Festival [May 2009 = #9]
Palm Springs [CA] Intl. Short Film Festival [Aug 2009 = #13]

Palm Springs [CA] Art Museum [est. 1938]
M Modern Gallery [est. 2003] in Palm Springs, CA
The Palm Springs Modern {Architecture} Committee [est.1999]
Palm Springs [CA] Air Museum of Flying World War II Aircraft
Ruddy's 1930s General Store Museum

Palm Springs [CA] Hotel & Travel Guide
Palm Springs Desert Resorts C.V.A.
Orbit Inn {modern retro motel} in Palm Springs, CA
The Villa Resort [stage reopening soon] in Palm Springs, CA
Horizon Hotel [est. 1952] in Palm Springs, CA
Del Marcos Hotel Desert Oasis [est. 1947] in Palm Springs, CA

Mary Pickford Theatre in Cathedral City, CA
free Desert Post Weekly newspaper in Cathedral City, CA
Peters at the Atrium Centre {dining & jazz} in Rancho Mirage, CA
City of Indian Wells, CA [incorp. 1967]
City Guide to Indian Wells, CA

City of Palm Desert, CA [incorp. 1973]
Palm Desert [CA] Chamber of Commerce [est. 1954]
City Guide to Palm Desert, CA
LeAnn Brightwell's Spirit of the Occasion in Palm Desert, CA
Travel Guide to Palm Desert, CA
1940s-style Hotel Mojave Resort in Palm Desert, CA
Cinemas Palme d'Or in Palm Desert, CA
McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts [est. 1988] in Palm Desert, CA
A.D.S. White Sheet newspapers [free local ads]

Death Valley National Park
Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort [est. 1876] in Death Valley, CA
Death Valley Junction [CA] & the Amargosa Opera House
Nipton [CA] Hotel B&B [est. 1904]
Laughlin [NV] Visitor Bureau
Bullhead City [AZ] Chamber of Commerce

City of Needles, California [est. 1883, incorp. 1913] 92363
Elev. 495 feet; estimated population in 2008: almost 6,000
Historic Route 66 runs thru town as W. Broadway Street
City of Needles, California official website
Needles [CA] Chamber of Commerce
Needles [CA] Downtown Business Alliance
weekly Needles [CA] Desert Star newspaper
Camdan Recycling, 409 E. Broadway St. in Needles, CA
Best Motel, 1900 Needles Hwy. in Needles, CA
Hartwick's Hungry Bear Lounge, 1906 Needles Hwy. in Needles, CA
Budget Inn Motel, 2104 Needles Hwy. in Needles, CA
Jedro's Wagon Wheel Restaurant, 2420 Needles Hwy. in Needles, CA
Route 66 Motel, 91 Desnok St. in Needles, CA
Lucy's Mexican Restaurant, 811 Front St. in Needles, CA
Munchy's Cafe, on Front St. in Needles, CA
Needles Regional Museum & Thrift Store, 923 Front St. in Needles, CA
Harvey House chain El Garces Hotel [built 1908, closed 1958; being restored 2007], 950 Front St. in Needles, CA
more info on the Harvey House Restaurants [1875-1968]
66 Motel, on W. Broadway St. in Needles, CA
Budget #1 Motel, on W. Broadway St. in Needles, CA {torn down long ago, sign remains}
Red Dog Saloon, 914 W. Broadway St. in Needles, CA
  Juicy's Famous River Cafe [est. 2008], 2411 W. Broadway St. in Needles, CA
Mojave National Desert Preserve [1.5 million acres; est. 1994] west of Needles, CA
KTOX radio 1340-FM [est. 1925] in Needles, CA

Blythe, CA [incorp. 1916] Area Chamber of Commerce
Blythe Inn Motel, 401 E. Hobson Way in Blythe, CA 92225
Oasis Motel, 2421 W. Hobson Way east of Blythe, CA
Teddy's Donuts, 300 W. Hobson Way in Blythe, CA
Lake Havasu, Arizona

Santa Clarita to Camarillo & Oxnard

The Ridge Route
KA's Ridge Route History site
Ridge Route Communities Museum
Built in 1915, the 'Ridge Route' Highway included 1,136 turns in 28 miles of road.

Tejon Ranch House Restaurant in Lebec, CA
Gorman Coffee Shop in Lebec, CA
Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant in Lebec, CA
Rocky's Downtown Bar & Grill in Lebec, CA
Lynn's Western Corral in Lebec, CA
Curious Bear Cafe in Frazier Park, CA
Coffee Cantina in Frazier Park, CA
Big John's Restaurant in Frazier Park, CA

Heritage Valley {along Highway 126}

Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society [est. 1975]
Santa Clarita Valley History in Pictures
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce
City of Santa Clarita, CA
The Signal newspaper
Santa Clarita [dot] net
Santa Clarita [CA] Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival
Santa Clarita [CA] Studios
Saugus [CA] Speedway & Swapmeet
Oldies & Goodies Car Show at Saugus Speedway [Sept 2004 = #9]
William S. Hart Ranch & Museum in Newhall, CA
history of Monogram-Melody Ranch [1936-62] in Newhall, CA
The Canyon Theatre Guild in Old Town Newhall, CA
Santa Clarita Repertory Theatre in Old Town Newhall, CA
Santa Clarita [CA] Repertory Theatre Wednesday Film Series
El Trocadero Mesquite Steakhouse in Old Town Newhall, CA
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor [Spring & Summer]
Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Co. in Valencia, CA
Papalino's Italian Market & Deli [est. 1995]
California Institute of the Arts [est. 1961] in Valencia, CA
College of the Canyons Junior College [opened 1969] in Valencia, CA
Ice Station skating rink in Valencia, CA
Rio Lobo Cantina in Valencia, CA
Backwoods Inn [est. 1968] in Canyon Country, CA
Rattler's Bar-B-Que [est. 1988] in Canyon Country, CA
Western Trading Post in Canyon Country, CA
Robinson Ranch Golf Club & Restaurant in Canyon Country, CA
Agua Dulce [CA] Chamber of Commerce
Agua Dulce [CA] Airpark Ranch & Sweetwater Cafe

Rancho Camulos Museum near Piru, CA [est. 1853]
Heritage Valley Inn [est. 1890] in Piru, CA
Rancho Temescal [est. 1871] dude ranch near Piru, CA
City of Fillmore, CA
Fillmore [CA] Chamber of Commerce
Fillmore & Western Railway in Ventura County, CA
Towne Theater [built 1916] in Fillmore CA
City of Santa Paula, CA [est. 1902]
Santa Paula [CA] Chamber of Commerce
Aviation Museum of Santa Paula, CA
California Oil Museum in Santa Paula, CA

Ojai Valley [CA] Chamber of Commerce
City of Ojai, CA [est. 1921]
Visit Ojai [dot] com
Ojai Valley News [est. 1891]
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa [est. 1920s]   {open during restoration 2004}
Ojai Shakespeare Festival [est. 1991]
Ojai [CA] Music Festival [est. 1947]
Emerald Iguana Inn in Ojai, CA
Blue Iguana Inn in Ojai, CA
Art in Ojai [CA] portal
Tottenham Court tea room & restaurant in Ojai, CA

City of Camarillo, CA
Camarillo [CA] Chamber of Commerce
El Tecolote Restaurant [est. 1946] in Camarillo, CA
Commemorative Air Force WWII Airpower Heritage Museum at Camarillo [CA] Airport
Camarillo Ranch (est. 1847)

Oxnard [CA] C.V.B.
Mandalay Beach Resort in Oxnard, CA

Day Trips to the Tri-Counties Area {north of Oxnard}
City of Ventura, California
Santa Barbara County, California
San Luis Obispo County, California

South of Los Angeles & Orange Counties

Orange County, California Page

Coastal San Diego County, California

City of Oceanside, California
Oceanside [CA] Chamber of Commerce

City of Carlsbad, California [est. 1883; incorp. 1952]
Carlsbad, California official website
Carlsbad [CA] Chamber of Commerce
Carlsbad [CA] C.V.B.
Carlsbad Inn beach resort in Carlsbad, CA
Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, CA
In-Carlsbad local portal
Leo Carrillo's Rancho de los Kiotes [est. 1937] near Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad [CA] A to Z
Carlsbad [CA] Historical Society [est. 1975]

City of Vista, California
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista, CA
Computer Recyclers of America in Vista, CA
'Coaster' commuter train from Oceanside to San Diego
'Sprinter' commuter train from Oceanside to Escondido {opening Dec 2007}

City of Encinitas, California
D Street Bar & Grill in Encinitas, CA
St. Germain Cafe in Encinitas, CA
Java Hut Cafe in Encinitas, CA
Swami's Restaurant in Encinitas, CA
Wavecrest Woodie Meet [est. 1970] in Encinitas, CA

City of Cardiff-By-The-Sea, California
Pipes Cafe in Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA
Beach Burrito in Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA
Beach House Restaurant in Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA
Charlie's By The Sea in Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA

City of Solana Beach, California
Roberto's Cafe
Boardwalk Cafe
Belly Up Tavern & Wild Note Café in Solano Beach, CA

City of Del Mar, California
Del Mar [CA] Thoroughbred Racing
The Brigantine Seafood Restaurant [est. 1977] in Del Mar, CA

City of La Jolla, California
Village of La Jolla, CA
Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA
Hotel La Jolla in La Jolla, CA
The Historic Grande Colonial Hotel [est. 1913] in La Jolla, CA
La Jolla [CA] Playhouse [est. 1947]
La Jolla [CA] Beach & Tennis Club [est. 1927]
La Jolla Shores Hotel [est. 1970] in La Jolla, CA
Marine Room Restaurant [est. 1941] in La Jolla, CA
The Shores steak & seafood restaurant in La Jolla, CA
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa [est. 2004], 9700 Torrey Pines Road

San Diego, California
San Diego, California C.V.B.
San Diego [CA] Museum of Art
San Diego [CA] Trolley, Inc. [est. 1981]
Alert San Diego: sign up for reverse 911 calls in county emergencies
Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego, CA
Mainly Mozart Festival in San Diego [May-June 2003]
San Diego [CA] Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival [Nov 2006 = #27]
San Diego [CA] County Fair [June-July 2003 = #71]
San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Assn.
San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation
The Field Authentic Irish Pub & Restaurant in San Diego, CA
San Diego [CA] Democratic Club
Croce's Restaurants & Bars in Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego, CA
San Diego [CA] Hardware [est. 1892]
Maritime Museum of San Diego, CA
San Diego [CA] Aircraft Carrier Museum {the USS Midway}
Seaport Village on San Diego Bay
Kansas City Barbecue in San Diego, CA
Studio Diner {open 24 hours}, 4701 Ruffin Road in San Diego
The Old Globe [Shakespearean] Theatres [est. 1935]
San Diego Zoo
San Diego [CA] Automobile Museum [est. 1980]
The Book Tree [91126]: online catalog
Crone's Cobblestone Cottage B&B [built 1913] in San Diego, CA
K.L.S.D. 1360-AM is now X.T.R.A. Sports 1360-AM
K.L.S.D. in jeopardy? {8/2007} Save K.L.S.D. website
K.P.B.S.-TV & K.P.B.S.-HD in San Diego, California
K.P.B.S. 89.5-FM radio "Where News Matters" in San Diego, California

City of Coronado, California

National City, California

Chula Vista, California

Imperial Beach, California

Inland San Diego County, California

La Casa del Zorro [est. 1937] in Borrego Springs, CA

Campo, California

Escondido, California

Town of Julian, California [est. 1869]

Poway, California

Ramona, California

Imperial County, California
includes the towns of Brawley, Calexico, El Centro & Salton Sea

K.X.O. oldies radio 1230-AM & 107.5-FM in El Centro, CA

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