Construction On I-15/SR76 Interchange To Begin As Early As This Summer
SAN DIEGO – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced today (Jan. 5) that the environmental report has been completed for the State Route 76 (SR-76) East Segment Improvement Project. The next step is for Caltrans to begin land …
California’s I-5 Is Alive With The Sound Of Construction
STOCKTON – On a busy day, more than 130,000 drivers will use Interstate 5 in Stockton to get to where they’re going.
Family Fun on New Year’s Eve
Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean the holidays are! New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and there is lots of fun to be had (please drink responsibly).
While New Orleans would be awesome, it may not be quite as family-friendly as New Orleans Square in Disneyland. Sure, both have beads and Dixie, but one has less public nudity (Disneyland). So there’s that. (And you can buy drinks at Disney’s California Adventure or Downtown Disney)
However you spend New Year’s Eve, make it safe for everyone. Don’t drink and drive!
Photo: Disneyland Resort
No Sleeping at This Holiday Ice Castle
Even Sleeping Beauty can’t rest with all of this awesomeness going on! The holidays at Disneyland are all about the details, people. Don’t worry, those icicles are secured with fairy magic.
Enjoy the holidays at the Disneyland Resort through January 8, 2011.
This is a Wordless Wednesday entry, but I tend to ramble.
Photo: Disneyland Resort
DOT Launches Nationwide Crackdown On Drunk Drivers
The holiday season brings with it office parties, seasonal celebrations and trips to see family and friends. For many people, that means having a few drinks. The U.S. Department of Transportation wants to make sure these revelers stay out of the driver’s seat.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Tuesday at the Arlington County Courthouse a nationwide crackdown during the holiday season. The effort will involve a combination of enforcement and reminders that police and other agencies will be out in force over the holidays.
Holiday Fun at Disneyland Resort
When you think of Disneyland you probably think of magic. That’s because they have a great PR team. Also, magic. Christmas brings to mind similar thoughts, but with more sugarplums. See where I’m going here?
The holidays at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA are as magical as you could possibly hope for. Whether it’s meeting Santa in person, seeing your favorite Disney characters dressed in their holiday best, or catching the festive parade, fireworks and other events, there is Disney-wrapped Christmas fun throughout the resort (that includes Disneyland, the Disney hotels, Downtown Disney and Disney’s California Adventure).
But that’s not all!
There are also holiday versions of two classic attractions! The Haunted Mansion features the gang from The Nightmare Before Christmas, putting their touch on the season, and Small World gets a different tune stuck in your head — Jingle Bells has never sounded so happy. For so long. And the lights!
There is also snowfall nightly in Disneyland. It appears right as the fireworks end. Don’t ask me how they do it, sometimes it is best not to know.
And then there is the food. Holiday touches are everywhere, and there is something for the whole family. I’ll let you discover that part on your own (it’s more fun that way).
The holidays at Disneyland Resort run through January 8, 2012 (it’s a great place to spend New Year’s Eve!).
My family and I were treated to a preview of Disneyland Resort’s holiday magic. It was fantastic, as you can probably imagine. The day was on them, the opinions are all me.
All photos courtesy of Disneyland Resort
A Couple’s Weekend in San Diego for $350
A Seaport Village Sunset
Looking for a getaway to warmer climes this winter, for you and your significant other? Consider San Diego, California! You can have a FANTASTIC time for around $300! That includes lodging, meals, and entertainment – if you drive, you’ll have to figure in the price of gas. If you fly, you’ll have to figure in the price of airfare and vehicle rental. This is for a two-night stay, including two breakfasts/lunches/dinners, and two days of activities.
Here’s where you stay:
I used Expedia to find hotel rates at around $80 per night – trust me, there are a TON of them. The Best Western Mission Bay and the Wyndham Garden San Diego are each a couple of blocks from Mission Bay, and fifteen minutes from the Gaslamp District or the ocean. The Pacific Shores Inn is a mere 100 yards from the Pacific ocean and San Diego’s famed boardwalk.
Total Cost: about $175
Here’s where you eat:
Breakfast:
Each of the hotels above offer complimentary breakfast – for this budget to work, you need to count on eating a free morning meal at your hotel of choice.
Lunch:
Day One: The Boardwalk Bistro (on Mission Beach) – grab two lunch combos (salad, soup and 1/2 sandwich) and a drink for $10.00 each.
Day Two: Greek Island Cafe (Seaport Village) – share a Combo Platter which includes Gyros, Souvlaki, Salad, Pita, Dolma, and Spanikopita. Add a couple of drinks and get out of there for under $20.
Dinner:
Day One: Split a pizza and a house salad at the Sidebar in the Gaslamp District. Throw in a couple of glasses of wine and spend about $35.
Day Two: Time to spoil yourselves a little bit! Indulge in dinner at the Coronado Boathouse – seafood entrees are about $25 per person, so if you add drinks you’ll probably spend about $65.
Breakfast = $0
Lunch = $40
Dinner = $100
Total Cost: about $140
Here’s what you do:
Day One: Hit Mission Beach and the Oceanfront Boardwalk. People watch, wander shoeless in the sand, soak up the sun, and be lulled by the sound of the waves. In the evening enjoy the culture and vivacity of the historic Downtown Gaslamp Quarter.
Day Two: Check out Seaport Village during the day – watch the boats meander about, window shop, and enjoy the fresh sea air. In the evening cross the bridge over to Coronado Island and experience the energetic yet serene island atmosphere.
Total Cost: The $35 you have left in spending money! The perfect amount for some San Diego themed souvenirs!
Photo credit:
- Seaport Village by Jay Martinez on Flickr Creative Commons.
Construction For Holiday Weekend Takes A Break in California
Construction work on the I-15 Design-Build project, at Silverado Ranch Blvd. to Tropicana Ave., will stop for the Thanksgiving holiday just after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 23.
New Rest Area Open At Donner Pass in California
The new rest area on westbound I-80 at Donner Summit opened to the public Tuesday, seven months after construction began.
Construction Speeds on California I-15
A billion dollar project designed to ease traffic congestion along San Diego freeways is ahead of schedule Photo Credit: Chung Sung-Jun