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  • Gilroy Premium Outlets, Gilroy, CA, USA – Pictures

    Gilroy Premium Outlets, Gilroy, CA, USA
    Gilroy Premium Outlets, Gilroy, CA, USA

    681 Leavesley Road, Gilroy, CA 95020

    145 OUTLET STORES

    Gilroy Premium Outlets is more than just a great collection of the finest designer labels and brands, it is Californias largest outlet center. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the area. Conveniently located off Hwy 101 near San Jose, it is a bargain hunters haven.

    Find impressive savings at Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Gap Outlet, Hugo Boss, J.Crew, Lucky Brand, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Michael Kors, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger and more. South of San Jose.

    Regular Hours Mon – Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 10am-7pm

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  • Great Dickens Christmas Fair – Victorian London in San Francisco, Daly City, CA, USA

    Great Dickens Christmas Fair, Daly City, CA, USA
    Great Dickens Christmas Fair, Daly City, CA, USA

    Addr : Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014.

    The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind holiday adventure into Victorian London – an elaborate party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 120,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and Christmas shops.

    Dozens of lamplit shops are filled to overflowing with Christmas gifts. The Dickens Christmas Fair is a treasured Bay Area tradition since 1970 and a splendid way to celebrate the holidays.

    Enter the world of Charles Dickens and revel in a Victorian London where it is always Christmas Eve and the streets resound with celebrations of the Season! Lively calls of street vendors ring out above the crowd and mingle with holiday carolers; tempting aromas of roasted chestnuts and hearty foods fill the air; enticing shops overflow with one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts.

    To recreate old London town, they transformed over three acres of vintage exhibition halls. Hundreds of costumed characters from genteel to boisterous bring the town to life and interact with patrons.

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  • Hyatt Regency Tree and Atrium Lighting Celebration, San Francisco, CA, USA – Pictures

    Hyatt Regency Tree and Atrium Lighting Celebration, San Francisco, CA, USA
    Hyatt Regency Tree and Atrium Lighting Celebration, San Francisco, CA, USA

    5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, California, USA, 94111

    Celebrated the holidays at the Hyatt Regency Tree and Atrium Lighting Celebration at 7 pm on Friday, November 21, 2014, immediately following the Embarcadero Lighting Ceremony.

    The magical tree and interior lighting ceremony is one of the holiday traditions at Hyatt Regency. Do not miss out the moment to see all 300,000 cascading lights lit up the entire atrium on 11/21!

    The one hour program will feature MCs Jack and Charly from KOIT Radio and entertainment from:

    * Glide Memorial Choir
    * Meshuga Nutcracker, a humorous Klezmer-ized orchestration of Tchaikovskys Nutcracker Suite
    * Young Peoples Symphony Orchestra Brass Section

    Additionally, a Make A Wish kid will be in attendance to help flip the switch for the 300,000 lights that illuminate dramatic 17-story atrium lobby, culminating in the lighting of the 30-foot tree.

    Back by popular demand, the legendary Snow Village will be on display, encompassing over 1,000 pieces, ranging from traditional holiday-inspired collectibles to entertaining motion-oriented exhibits.

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  • Embarcadero Center – Building Lighting Ceremony and Carnival, San Francisco, CA, USA – Pictures

    Embarcadero Center - Building Lighting Ceremony and Carnival, San Francisco, CA, USA
    Embarcadero Center – Building Lighting Ceremony and Carnival, San Francisco, CA, USA

    November 21 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Free Event.

    4 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94111.

    Embarcadero Center was brightening the holidays this year with the 28th Annual Building Lighting Ceremony andCarnival! A perfect event to share with the family, the Building Lighting Carnival kicked off at 4:00pm with a host of fun activities for the kids; including carnival games, face painting, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating, interactive arts and crafts booths, balloon twisters, musical performances, a very special appearance by Mickey Mouse, and more!

    At 5.30/6.00pm, gathered around the Holiday Ice Rink Presented by Hawaiian Airlines for live ice skating and musical performances, followed by a sneak peek performance from Disney on Ice presents Lets Celebrate! Then tilted head to the sky for a dazzling pyrotechnic (fireworks) spectacular, designed to complement the highlight of the evening – the initial lighting of Embarcadero Centers office towers, with a dramatic illumination of San Franciscos skyline, featuring 17,000 lights throughout the holiday season.

    So next time bring your kids, your cameras, and your holiday spirit, because the Building Lighting Ceremony and Carnival will be the must attend event of the holiday season!

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  • Annual Green Festival at Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA, USA – Pictures

    Annual Green Festival at Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
    Annual Green Festival at Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA, USA

    * November 14th, 15th and 16th!
    * Location: Ft. Mason. 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94123.

    The annual Green Festival can draw more than 30,000 people a day to learn about sustainability.

    Green Festival is a vibrant, dynamic marketplace where companies and organizations come to showcase their green products and services, and where people go to learn how to live healthier, more sustainable lives.

    Shuttles for the San Francisco Green Festival will run 9am – 7pm on 11/15 and 11/16 at the Civic Center BART Station across from the Hotel Whitcomb on the hour. And drop off at the Ft. Mason Firehouse.

    The Green Festival Community Award provides a $5,000 grant to the best community project selected by attendees before and during Green Festival. The awards are presented at each Green Festival event.

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  • Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA, USA – Pictures

    Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Southern Californias gateway to the cosmos! Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.

    2800 East Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90027.

    Parking at the Observatory is free but limited. The busiest times are usually on weekends and holidays. There may be an uphill walk to the Observatory from some of the parking available along the roads and near the Greek Theatre. Visitors are encouraged to carpool, organize bus trips, hike, cycle, or even take a taxi.

    Better to go early and the observatory will open at Noon(12PM). Monday is holiday.

    With its spectacular Zeiss star projector, laser digital projection system, state-of-the-art aluminum dome, comfy seats, sound system, and theatrical lighting, the 290-seat Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater is the finest planetarium in the world. Every show is presented by a live, engaging storyteller.

  • Griffith Park/Southern Railroad – Los Feliz Passenger station/Pony rides, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Griffith Park/Southern Railroad - Los Feliz Passenger station, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    Griffith Park/Southern Railroad – Los Feliz Passenger station, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    * 4400 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

    Located near Los Feliz Blvd and Riverside Drive at the South end of Griffith park, GPS Railroad occupies a location where miniature trains have operated since the late 1940s.

    The current ride was built in the mid 1960s. The Station, passenger loading sructure, train barn, tunnel and bridge were all built at that time. The track is approximately 1 mile long. This gauge is unique to our knowledge in the United States.

    The trains that run at GPS are 1/3rd scale reproductions of classic American trains of the 20th Century. The Freedom Train is one of the original trains that operated in the 1950s.

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  • Disneyland Park(Los Angeles), Anaheim, CA, USA – Pictures

    Disneyland Park(Los Angeles), Anaheim, CA, USA
    Disneyland Park(Los Angeles), Anaheim, CA, USA

    1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802

    Enter a magical kingdom where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars – all in the same day!

    Disneyland Park is a beloved Southern California destination where generations of families have made their Disney dreams come true. Opened in 1955, Walt Disneys original theme park is divided into 8 extravagantly themed lands – Main Street, U.S.A., Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Mickeys Toontown, Frontierland, Critter Country, New Orleans Square and Adventureland.

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  • BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir(Los Angeles), Chino Hills, CA, USA – Pictures

    BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir(Los Angeles), Chino Hills, CA, USA
    BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir(Los Angeles), Chino Hills, CA, USA

    Located in Chino Hills, California, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a traditional Hindu place of worship.

    Derived from the Sanskrit word Mandira, Mandir is a house of prayer that inspires faith in God and guides an individual towards spirituality. A Mandir instills basic virtues of humanity such as forgiveness, honesty, unity, friendship, humility, tolerance, patience, sacrifice, and charity. For countless generations, Mandirs have served society through spiritual and humanitarian activities.

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  • Pine Avenue Pier at Waterfront, Long Beach, CA, USA – Pictures

    Pine Avenue Pier at Waterfront, Long Beach, CA, USA
    Pine Avenue Pier at Waterfront, Long Beach, CA, USA

    This is a cool little pier to chill, hang out, and people watch. You can view the queen mary across the bay, the lighthouse, and the shoreline village. There are a lot of places to sit.

    Long Beach is one giant playground located right in the heart of Southern California. Here you can experience it all from a deep sea adventure at the Aquarium of the Pacific right on the bay and a voyage in time aboard the historic Queen Mary to lively guided tours through downtown and the colorful East Village.

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