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4151 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93035
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The sportfishing community has been served by the Channel Islands Sportfishing Center for over 45 years. The business provides quick and easy access to popular fishing grounds along with live bait, free parking, and fully stocked tackle shop.
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Channel Islands Whale Watching
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4151 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93035
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Clients of Channel Islands Whale Watching love exploring the water with Captain Frank at the helm. Dolphins, orcas and whales are abundant in the Channel Islands and often swim right up to the boat.
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Spanning a total of nine miles along the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach is a seaside town commonly visited for its scenic beaches. The town also has a pier filled with restaurants and shops within walking distance of the water.
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Lancaster's Pelona Vista Park is a 73 acre space that offers a variety of amenities for visitors, including multiple lighted soccer fields, a multi-use trail, restroom facilities, and Park & Ride commuter parking.
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1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin, CA 92780
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The Marconi Automotive Museum offers guests the chance to receive up close views of Indy cars and other rare or unusual vehicles. The location may be reserved for special events, including holiday parties, birthdays, and weddings.
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Hosting first-run movie screens in both digital projection and 3D formats, Harkins Theater offers a stadium-seating movie experience with digital sound projection. The theater also has an expanded snack bar.
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2931 English Pl, Chino Hills, CA 91709
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Chino Hills Horse Boarding Stables accommodates 10 horses and has room for 20 boarders' total. Features include a fenced warm-up trail around four of their five acres and a full size dressage court along with riding lessons.
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7000 Esperanza Drive, La Verne, CA 91750
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Marshall Canyon Equestrian Center provides various equestrian services including horse trail rides, horse boarding, and riding lessons. The trail rides cover a shaded area full of wildlife, birds, streams, and flowers and is offered for patrons ages 7 and up.
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At Balboa Village guests will be able to come across a unique selection of restaurants, specialty shops, cultural activities and historic sites. In addition, the area also boasts ocean and deep sea fishing experiences as well as an arcade and boat rentals.
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Mother Nature Walking Tours offers two-hour guided hikes in the wilderness with an area native who relays knowledge about the surrounding plants, animals and total environment. Guests will also learn about local Indian culture.