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Misty May-Treanor and Nicole Branagh
Celebrate Win in May-Treanors Home Turf

Misti May Treanor send a spike over in Hermosa Beach

The womens AVP team of Misti May-Treanor and Nicole
Branagh bounced back from being knocked out in the semi
final round in Hermosa Beach the week before.

The pair secured a win over Annett Davis and Jenny
Johnson Jordan who are ranked third on the womens tour.

Nicole Branagh sends a shot across the net in Hermosa

May-Treanor, who won the NCAA volleyball championship
with Long Beach State in 1998, and Branagh earned their
second tour win of the season. May-Treanor is no stranger
to winning professionally in Long Beach, having won the
Long Beach Open in 2007 and 2008 with partner Kerri Walsh.

Misti May Treanor back on track with partner Nicole Branagh

May-Treanor and Branagh have been working on some
adjustments to their game, and they seemed to pay off this
weekend. May-Treanor moved to the left side, with Branagh
going to the right.

“It feels good. It puts a smile on our faces,” May-Treanor said.
“I went to school here and have a house in the city. I love this
city, the people, the fans. I love playing in front of a home crowd.”

On the mens side Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers continued
to dominate the 2010 AVP Mens Tour with a win over Sean Scott
and John Hyden. The 2 volleyball “Super hero’s” lost their first
game and then came back to win the second two  21-17, 15-6.

The Olympic gold medal champs remain unbeaten on the 2010 tour
aside from a tie coming due to weather in Florida at the beginning of
the season.

Check out the AVP website for upcoming tour dates around the
USA including Chicago 8/14-8/15 and the highlight tournament of
the year in Manhattan Beach 8/19-8/22 at www.AVP.com

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AVP Womens Star Rachel Wacholder Scott is Back
Better than Ever with Partner Elaine Youngs as a
Top Team on the Womens 2010 Volleyball Tour

Rachel Wacholder Scott attacks the net in Hermosa Beach

The AVP volleyball tour has its share of partnerships
and break ups and some are for trying new chemistry
and other times it is for starting a family.

Womens AVP star Rachel Wacholder took off a majority
of the 2009 tour to have a baby and start a family.

Rachel Scott is getting back in form on the 2010 AVP Tour

Coming back is always tough especially in one of the toughest
and most competitive volleyball leagues in the world especially
when you have to start with a new partner and establish a
chemistry for winning.

Elaine Youngs and Rachel Scott one of the top womens volleyball teams

Last week in Hermosa Beach Rachel and partner Elaine Youngs
made it to the finals and started showing that they will be one
of the top women teams on the AVP tour in 2010 and beyond.

Rachel Wacholder Scott

Rachel Scott, (formerly Rachel Wacholder) is married to AVP
mans pro Sean Scott and the pair both make sure that in addition
to being pros on the court they also spend a serious amount
of time working out and training off the court.

Rachel Scott - one of the sexiest women on the AVP Tour

Rachel Scott has always been known as one of the sexiest
women and swimsuit models on the AVP Tour and now
her fans and followers can expect to start seeing her on
the courts playing on Sundays as one of the top teams 
competing on the sand courts of Southern California.

Rachel Scott sends a spike over the net in Hermosa Beach

Rachels bio goes as follows:

Rachel Scott and Elaine Youngs having fun on the 2010 AVP tour

Scott and Elaine Youngs won three tournaments during the 2005
season: the Cincinnati Open, the Huntington Beach Open and the
Boulder Open. In winning the AVP Cincinnati Open, Scott and 
Youngs put a halt to the 50-match win streak held by Misty May-Treanor
and Kerri Walsh. The win in Boulder was special as well, as it happened
in her college town and on the same day her then-boyfriend Sean Scott
won the men’s title.

Rachel Scott in Hermosa Beach

 

 

 

 

In 2006, Scott and Youngs claimed two more titles before parting ways.
Playing with Jennifer Kessy, the duo made it to a pair of finals and four
semifinals in total. Scott was chosen by Walsh in the Goddess of the Beach
tournament in September 2006 to be her partner in the finals, helping Walsh
win her first individual title. In 2007, Scott and Tyra Turner paired up to form
the fourth-ranked team on tour.

 

Rachel Wacholder Scott

Scott and Turner advanced to five semifinals in 2008, including winning
the title in San Diego. Internationally the duo won two silver medals on
the FIVB Tour.  Scott missed most of the 2009 season due to her pregnancy.

Rachel Scott back at the top on the AVP tour

Check out more photos and coverage of Rachel Scott on the 2010 AVP Tour
on the SoCal Beaches Magazine website in addition to the AVP website
links below

www.socalbeachmag.net

www.avp.com

Rachel Scott digs a shot on the AVP tour

More Rachel Scott bio information at:
http://www.bvbinfo.com/player.asp?ID=1213 

Rachel Scott sends a serve over in Hermosa Beach

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The first weekend of the 2010 Over the Line or “OTL” Tournament
as it is called by locals did not disapoint OMBAC event organizers
who saw huge crowds show up for the opening weekend.
Fifty five thousand people were expected to attend the
4 day event which stetches over two weekends.

Players from the 2010 Over the Line Tournament

The event is clebrating its 57th year of fundraising for local
San Diego and beach area charities which include The Boys
Scouts, wheelchair OTL and many other local groups. Last
year the amount raised was around $100,000 dollars and this
years event seemed to be just as successful.

Some of the crazy outfits from the

The 2 weekend event features over 1,200 teams that play
a beach version softball game on a rectangular field where
the ball must first cross a line 25 yards in front of the batter
in order to be in play. Thus the term “over the line” was coined
to describe the main rule which makes this different from
other forms of softball and baseball.

The game was originally invented and created by volleyball
players looking for something to do while they waited to
play and thus the rectangular field fit well for the beach field
they started and continue to play on.

The Over the Line Tournament on Fiesta Island

The Over the Line Tournament is known for being a bit crazy
and “over the line”, when it comes the names of the teams
and some of the costumes and antics that the players and fans
go through when playing. Some of the teams are very competitive
while others are there more for the fun and fundraising. It is one
of the very few times that the public is able to bring alchohol to
the beach and many of the party goers take full advantage of
that time bringing large coolers of mix drinks and beer to
Fiesta Island.

2010 OTL Tournament Fiesta Island

Although the festivities can get a little crazy the event itself is
for a good cause and the patrons and teams all compete in
good fun.

The “OTL” Tournament brings in teams and players from a
large section of the Southwest including Arizona, Nevada
and Washington with many teams and players with over 20
years of experience. The first weekend of the event sorts out
the party teams from the series competitor teams and the
second weekend is much more of a 100% sporting event
with much fewer party goers.

One of the teams from the 2010 Over the Line Tournament

The Over the Line or “OTL” is referred to as Mardi Gras
San Diego  style and was once looked at by ABC’s Wide World
of Sports as an event to cover. OMBAC, (Old Mission Beach
Athletic Club) the non profit group that runs the event declined
the event however due to the fact that many of the team names
and antics would have to be edited for television and that was
not good for the spirit of the event. 

Cans from the Over the Line Fiesta Island

For more coverage from the 2010 Over the Line Tournament
click the Best of VIdeo and also photos at the SoCal Beaches
Magazine website at www.socalbeachmag.net

The Over the Line Tournament is one of the craziest and most
well known fundraising events in San Diego and will continue
to be so for years to come as old members of OMBAC pass the
torch to younger members.

Party goers from the 2010 Over the Line Tournament

To sign up for the 2011 Over the Line Tournament visit
the OMBAC website at http://www.ombac.org/over_the_line/

2010 Over the Line San Diego Fiesta Island

 View more pictures and photos of the 2010 Over the Line
Tournament on Fiesta Island at:
http://www.socalbeachmag.net/2010beacheventphotos/2010overthelineotl.html  

http://www.prlog.org/10788978-2010-over-the-line-otl-photos-showcase-crazy-san-diego-fundraising-event.html

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La Jolla Cove California

La Jolla Cove - Showcases San Diego’s Coastal Beauty
and Recreation

Kayakers paddle past sea lions at La Jolla Cove

La Jolla California is one of the most beautiful scenic coastal
communities in San Diego and Southern California and after
spending a sunny afternoon in La Jolla Cove it is easy to see why.

Sea lions at La Jolla Cove Ca.

The coastal area is loaded with al kinds of rock cliffs and beaches
with plenty of swimmmers, snorkelers, scuba divers and kayakers
enjoying the Pacific Ocean waters.

A sea lion sunbathing at La Jolla Shores

In addition to being a great recreation place for people it is also
a popular place for seals, sea lions, pelicans and hundreds of types
of fish and birds which make their home in La Jolla Cove and the
surrounding area.

There are some very cool rock caves and plenty of sea lions
frloicking along the shores sunbathing on the rocks and thousands
of weekly visitors fromn around the world walk by and paddle
around the area to see the amazing views themselves.

Sea lions sunbathing on the rocks

If you are looking for a great place to visit while on vacation in San Diego
check out the amazing coastal views and wildlife that make their home
in the La Jolla Cove area and come see the spectacular place for yourself!

Sunny Jim Cave La Jolla Cove

La Jolla Hotels, Resorts, Rooms & Places to Stay click here

San Diego Hotels, Motels & Beach Resorts click here

La Jolla Area Vacation Rental Search

La Jolla, Pacific Beach & Mission Beach
Vacation Rentals Master List

La Jolla Cove Kayak Rentals
& Tours

La Jolla Area Attractions
& Things to Do La Jolla Area Map

La Jolla Coastal Real Estate,
Home & Condo Search click here

 Visit our La Jolla blog click here

Sunny Jim Cave at La Jolla Cove - A great attraction and
place to visit in San Diego 

Sunny Jim Cave La Jolla California

There is no shortage of things to do when spending time in La Jolla California. There are great galleries, restaurants, museums, hotels and walking trails along the coast and a hidden and historical cave at 1325 Coast Blvd. at La Jolla Cove.

The Cave Store at 1325 Ocean Blvd. La Jolla California

The Sunny Jim Cave Store and cave entrance has been a San Diego landmark since 1903 when the cave was dug out by Gustav Shultz.

The Cave Shop in La Jolla Cove

The cave goes down 145 steps into La Jolla Cove, which is known for having several caves which are part of the cliff and rock areas of La Jolla Village.

Sunny Jim Cave La Jolla

Sunny Jim Cave provides an inside look at La Jolla’s historical past and also a look at the pristine beauty that makes this one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world.

Enter Sunny Jim Cave Video

The water area outside Sunny Jim Cave is well known for being agreat place to scuba dive, swim, snorkel, kayak and paddle board. The cliff areas surrounding Sunny Jim Cave are loaded with pelicans, sea lions and beautiful coastal views and scenery.

The cave areas of La Jolla Cove

If you are looking for a great place to visit and take a walk back in history visit Sunny Jim Cave located inside the Cave Shop just below Prospect Street on Ocean Blvd. in La Jolla Village.

Sunny Jim Cave La Jolla California

For more information on La Jolla including discount hotel room
rates and attractions visit or call 1-800-679-7707:
www.la-jolla-california-online.com

The area above Sunny Jim Cave in La Jolla

La Jolla Hotels, Resorts, Rooms & Places to Stay click here

San Diego Hotels, Motels & Beach Resorts click here

La Jolla Area Vacation Rental Search

La Jolla, Pacific Beach & Mission Beach
Vacation Rentals Master List

La Jolla Cove Kayak Rentals
& Tours

La Jolla Area Attractions
& Things to Do La Jolla Area Map

La Jolla Coastal Real Estate,
Home & Condo Search click here

 Visit our La Jolla blog click here

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2010 Loews Dog Surf Contest Photos and Video

Dogs hang 10 to raise money for police canines

 Surfer Dogs come to the rescue to raise money for San Diego police canines!!!!!! 

Dozier the bulldog hangs 20

Dog surfing events are beginning to become part of the
overall surf culture in San Diego as multiple events start
bringing in large crowds, dogs and their owners and
national media attention.

The Loews Annual Dog Surfing Contest took place in
Imperial Beach in San Diego on May 24rth and brought
out some of the best “doggie surfers” in the country.

The waves were a bit on the large side but the dogs braved the elements
and still did  agreat job helping to raise money for local San Diego police
dogs canines.

Surf Dog Ricochet Hangs 20

Each year a group of dog surfing events are starting to bring in dog owner
groups who spend a lot of time training their dogs to surf including
the newly formed “SoCal Surf Dogs” group who have teamed up their
dogs to help riase money for local charities.

Bobby Gorgeous Catches a Wave!

Much of this momentum has come in the last year and a half as a surf
dog named “Riccochet” took on personal charity causes to raise money
by donating earnings to charity groups and people who needed help
with physical therapy and other medical care.

See what Riccochet is up to and who she is helping on her website
 http://www.surfdogricochet.com

Surf Dog Nani riding a wave to shore

Upcoming surf dog events include

The Purina Dog Surfing Challenge in Ocean Beach
June 11 at Dog Beach in Ocean Beach

The Helen Woodward Surf Dog Surf Event
at Dog Beach in Del Mar in Sept 2010

The Surf City Surf Dog Contest in
Huntington Beach in Oct. 2010

The events keep piling up each year and more and more
dog owners are coming to help raise money for worthy
causes.

The 2010 Loews Dog Surfing Event

Check out over 50 of the BEST dog surfing photos
from the Loews 2010 Loews Dog Surfing Contest below!
See updated photos from the 2010 Loews Surf Dog
Contest in Imperial Beach click here

Another Doggie Surfer Hanging

► Surf City Surf Dog Surfing Contest Huntington Beach

► Swimsuit Pin Up Model Angie with a 1954 Bel Air Convertible

► 2009 Surf Dog Surf a Thon Videos and Photos from Del Mar

► Watch The Best Beach Video on our New SoCal Beaches TV Channel

► Wavecrest Woodie Car Show Photos and Videos

Dogs and their family members team up for charity

Inn at Laguna Beach - A Great Oceanfront Hotel
with Room Deals Starting at $164.00

Laguna Beach is one of the most scenic and popular
beach communities in Southern California. With over
7 miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean the area
offers a wide range of great restaurants, shopping,
beaches, art galleries and hotels and resorts.

There are a lot of great hotels, motels and lodging
available at a wide range of prices with luxury resorts
like the Montage Resort offering ocean view rooms
starting at around $600.00 per night.

Views from the Inn at Laguna Beach

For those people who want a great oceanview hotel
room without spending over $500.00 per night there
is one hotel which surpasses all expectations and
that is The Inn at Laguna Beach.

Inn at Laguna Beach Hotel

The hotel is located right on Main Street Beach and sits
right on coastal walking trails that are overrun with
beautiful flower gardens, palm trees and amazing
ocean views. Add in the fact that there are well over
a dozen restaurants, bars, clothing boutiques and
art galleries all within a 6-8 block radius as the hotel
is located just a block away from downtown Laguna Beach.

Main Street Beach in Laguna Beach

Add in the fact that the hotel offers fresh baked chocolate
chip cookies right out of the oven in the lobby at 5PM and
always has a full supply of apples and other healthy fruit
to munch on and you will see why this is such a gem to
stay at.

Balcony at the Inn at Laguna Beach

The Inn at Laguna Beach also has some great balconies 
with plenty of sunshine, which make for a great place to
relax and read a book or share a bottle of wine or champagne
with that someone special. Room upgrades are available and the
hotel also has some suites that are perfect for families.

Hotel room at the Inn at Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach has a great selection of hotels and lodging
and the SoCal Beaches Magazine and Travel website features
20+ places to stay at with discounted room rates.

Click Laguna Beach Hotels, Motels and Lodging
to view a list of oceanfront, budget, moderate
and resort style accomodations.

Hotel room at the Inn at Laguna Beach

The Inn at Laguna Beach is one of the best priced oceanfront
hotels in Southern California and we highly recommend you
try it for yourself.

Click the Inn at Laguna Beach links below for more information
on this hotel or call our hotel reservation number at
1-800-679-7707 and speak to a reservation expert
for hotel information and rates.

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Hotel Information

Inn at Laguna Beach photos and video

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Inn at Laguna Beach hotel map

Laguna Beach resources

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Laguna Beach restaurants

Main Street Beach Laguna Beach

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The Coolest VW Hippie Bus in California Photos / Video

VW Hippie Bus in Mission Beach with Swimsuit Model Breanna

The Coolest VW Hippie Bus in California Photos / Video

Check out photos and videos from one of the best VW
classic hippie bus restorations ever!

Come with us as we photograph the Volkwagen bus with
swimsuit models Breanna and Cristina in Mission Beach
San Diego.

1972 VW Hippie Bus

The front of the Hippie Bus

The VW Hippie Bus on Mission Bay

The Volkswagon Bus with Swimsuit Model Breanna

The back of the VW Bus

The artwork on the VW Bus

Artwork from the VW Hippie Bus

The Hippie VW Bus on the Boardwalk in Mission Beach

For more photos and information on this Hippie Bus
visit http://www.socalbeachmag.net/classiccarsphotos5/1972vwhippiebus.html

Laguna Beach - A Great Place for a California Beach Vacations

Hotels, Motels and Resorts Offer Great Rates
for Laguna Beach Visitors for 2010  

Laguna Beach California

Laguna Beach California is one of the most scenic beach communities
in Orange County and southern California. Located an hour south of
Los Angeles and just over an hour north of San Diego it is situated
right along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Laguna Beach is a very hip and happening community and is well
known for a relxed yet upscale downtown area bustling with trendy
boutiques, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops art galleries and
beachfront and oceanfront hotels and resorts.

Downtown Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach was originally started as an artist community and drew
many popular artists from the San Francisco area in the early 1900’s.

Laguna Beach has a wide range of hotels, resorts, motels and lodging
making it affordable for travelers of all budget types.

Laguna Beach California

Many of the hotels in Laguna Beach are offering special discounts
package deals and incentives to draw visitors to come visit it
beautiful coastal flower gardens and beaches.

Laguna Beach is known for having some of the most beautiful
flower gardens and walking paths along their beaches in the
downtown area.

Flowers in Laguna Beach

If you are looking for a great place to visit and spend a week or 
a weekend check out Laguna Beach California and take advantage
of the low hotel room rates and listen to the ocean from one of
the more than 20+ hotels along the Orange County and California
coastline by calling 1-800-679-7707.

SoCal Beaches Magazine and Travel offers guaranteed best hotel
room rates online or by calling the 1-800-679-7707

Aliso State Beach Laguna Beach

So visit Laguna Beach, it’s a great place for a beach vacation!

Laguna Beach California

Laguna Beach Links

Laguna Beach California photo gallery, links

Laguna Beach Hotels master list

Laguna Beach California on Myspace.com

Laguna Beach on Wikipedia

California hotels master list

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Laguna Beach Videos
Check out videos from Aliso State Beach
and the downtown Laguna Beach area below