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Catamaran Hotel Offers 10% Discount
Plus Packages with Del Mar Race Tickets
and San Diego area Attractions for September

This Tropical Paradise is located on the edge of Mission Bay, just 100 yards from the sparkling blue waters and white sand beaches of the Pacific Ocean

Catamaran Hotel packages click here
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Catamaran Hotel info
http://arestravel.com/2219_hotel-info_p719_h160.html

Welcome to Mission Beach and Mission Bay San Diego!

Mission Bay / Mission Beach - Home of The Catamaran Hotel

Catamaran Hotel Packages

Catamaran Hotel Info click here or call 1-800-679-7707 and
speak to a reservation expert.

The Catamaran Resort & Spa offers casual elegance in a tropical paradise, with acres of exotic trees and plants bordered by a white sand beach at the edge of Mission Bay.

The Catamaran’s spacious rooms are decorated in a Tropical decor. All of our rooms offer a patio or balcony, include refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, in room movies & video games, and high speed internet access.

Resort Amenities include the award winning Atoll restaurant, Moray’s cocktail lounge, a large heated pool & jacuzzi, full service water sports rental department, bicycle rentals, and the Catamaran Resort Spa, a world class health and wellness facility.

For more information on The Catamaran Hotel Call 1-800-679-7707
Catamaran Hotel packages click here
http://arestravel.com/2219_hotel-packages_h160.html

For a master list of San Diego hotels with discounted rates
visit http://hotels.socalbeachmag.net

SoCal Beaches Magazine Swimsuit Models Cara and Summer

Swimsuit models Cara and Summer at Mariners Point

Swimsuit Models Summer and Cara in Pacific Beach with a 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Pacific Beach and Mission Beach are the most popular beach communities in San Diego and San Diego County.
Come with us as we spend an afternoon with swimsuit models Summer and Cara as they cruise around in a 1957
Ford Thunderbird convertible.

Check out our behind the scenes videos from the photo shoot at the bottom of this page!
http://www.socalbeachmag.net/classiccarphotos2/1957fordthunderbird.html

Clothing provided by Codewear Clothing www.codewearclothing.com

Socal Beaches Magazine Swimsuit models Summer and Cara

Dalhausser/Rogers capture their first Olympic gold while continuing their dominance in the world of beach volleyball

Phil Dalhausser prepares to crush a volleyball in Manhattan Beach

LOS ANGELES — August 22, 2008 – Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers have proven that they are the most dominant men’s beach volleyball team in the world, capturing their first Olympic gold medal Friday morning in Beijing. They defeated Brazil’s Marcio Araujo/Fabio Luiz by a score of 23-21, 17-21, 15-4. The duo was ranked second coming into the Summer Games; the top-ranked team of Ricardo and Emanuel of Brazil was upset in the semifinals by Araujo and Luiz

The first time was a charm for the top American team; the Beijing Games mark the first time either Dalhausser or Rogers has competed in the Olympics. The team suffered an early defeat at the hands of the Latvian team during the pool play, but after suffering that initial setback, the “Thin Beast” and “The Professor” moved easily through the Round of Sixteen.

Dalhausser and Rogers will return to AVP Crocs Tour action August 29-31 in Mason, Ohio, where the newly crowned gold medalists seek to defend their title as Cincinnati champions. They will then continue on to the AVP Crocs Shootout presented by Bud Light, in their shared home city, Santa Barbara, Calif.

For the latest news and information regarding the AVP, including the complete tour and broadcast schedules, and to purchase tickets to upcoming Tour stops, visit www.avp.com.

About the AVP

AVP, Inc. is a leading lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on the production, marketing and distribution of professional beach volleyball events worldwide. One of the fastest growing entities in the sports world, the AVP operates two of the industry’s most prominent national outdoor touring series, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour (1983) and the AVP Hot Winter Nights Indoor Tour (launched in 2008). The AVP is set to stage more than 35 events throughout the United States in 2008 and features more than 150 of the top men and women competitors in the sport. At the 2004 Athens Olympics, AVP athletes representing the United States won gold and bronze. The medals were the first won by the U.S. women in professional beach volleyball, and the 2007 World Champions in each gender are AVP athletes. AVP is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., and the company¹s stock trades under the symbol AVPI on the OTC Bulletin Board. For more information, please visit www.avp.com.

Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser in Hermosa Beach 2007 - photo SoCal Beaches Magazine www.socalbeachmag.net

More AVP photos visit:

http://socalbeachmag.net/californiabeachevents/2007avpmanhattanbeach.html

http://socalbeachmag.net/californiabeachevents/2008avphuntingtonbeach.html

San Diego Beach Vacation Rentals
Offering Special Deals and Rates in 2008!

Find great rates and deals on vacation rentals at San Diego beaches
including Mission Beach, Mission Bay, Pacific Beach, La Jolla,
Carlsbad and Oceanside.

View over 150 San Diego beach vacation rentals below currently in
our database and search by the dates you are staying to make your
search even easier.

San Diego Beach Vacation Rental Master List

Search for Vacation Rentals by Dates you are Staying

Below is a list of hot vacation rental specials where you can
save money by booking before the end of 2008!

HOT DEAL ! - Balboa Retreat - 723 ( 3 Bedroom )
Only 2 weeks left! August 16th - August 23rd and August 23rd

HOT DEAL ! OCEAN BEACH VACATION ( 1 BEDROOM )
August 23rd - September 30th - $175 per night ( 4 night minimum)

HOT DEAL ! MISSION BEACH LUXURY - 746 - 2 BEDROOM
September 1st - October 1st - $300 per night ( 4 night minimum)

HOT DEAL ! OCEAN POINT - 4667 ( 1 BEDROOM )
September 6th - September 30th - $185 per night ( 4 night minimum)

HOT DEAL ! Balboa Bungalow - 718 - 2 BEDROOM
September 6th - September 30th - $275 per night ( 4 night minimum)

HOT DEAL ! LA JOLLA RETREAT - 7623 - 3 BEDROOM
Now until September 30th - $415 per night ( 4 night minimum)

More San Diego beach vacation rental specials click here

San Diego Beach Hotels

The Best Western Blue Sea Lodge and The Surfer Beach Hotel in Pacific Beach.

San Diego Beach Hotels

Find beach hotels and attractions in the San Diego area below
and save money when you book online or call 1-800-679-7707 and speak to and reservation assistant.

San Diego beach hotels with discounted room rates
click here or call 1-800-679-7707

San Diego Attraction Tickets
Online attraction tickets with discounted rates
click here or call 1-800-679-7707

For a master list of hotels and attractions in
Southern California visit http://hotels.socalbeachesmag.net

SeaWorld Adventure Park San Diego -

Adults at Kid’s Price plus 2nd Visit Free!
Hurry offer ends September 30!

You can order tickets online using the links
below or by calling 1-800-679-7707

Special Ticket Pricing at SeaWorld until September 30th click here

Special Hotel Packages with SeaWorld Tickets click here

SeaWorld San Diego attraction information

SeaWorld San Diego Map and directions

See it all in one day? No way! Visit SeaWorld San Diego for one day and then comeback again for one more day before the end of the year!

Ticket is valid for two (2) days, with the second visit occurring within seven (7) days of the first visit.

Blackout dates: 8/09/08, 8/16/08

Tickets expire September 30, 2008. Offer expires September 30, 2008. Order by Phone - Call 1-800-679-7707

Special Ticket Pricing at SeaWorld until September 30th click here

Special Hotel Packages with SeaWorld Tickets click here

SeaWorld San Diego attraction information

SeaWorld San Diego Map and directions

• Location: Mission Bay
• Category: Theme Parks & Attractions
• Hours: Hours fluctuate seasonally.

Venture beyond the ocean’s door at SeaWorld® San Diego. Get close enough to touch a dolphin’s fin, stare down a shark and connect with all the sea’s creatures. Experience Believe — the visually stunning Shamu show. Encounter polar bears at Wild Arctic and brave the daring drop on the Journey To Atlantis water coaster.

The energy and wonder of the sea surround you in the sights and sounds of SeaWorld. Just dive in.

For more hotels and lodging in the Mission Bay area visit:
http://hotels.socalbeachmag.net or call 1-800-679-7707

May-Treanor/Walsh become first ever Olympians to win back-to-back beach volleyball gold medals while continuing their unprecedented winning streak

Misti May Treanor and Kerri Walsh in Manhattan Beach

LOS ANGELES – August 21, 2008 — Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh have once again etched their name in history, maintaining their reputation as one of the greatest beach volleyball teams of all time, capturing their second consecutive Olympic gold medal by defeating China’s top team of Tian Jia and Wang Jie, who are ranked second in the world behind May-Treanor and Walsh. The dominant United States women’s team was heavily favored entering the Olympic Games to repeat their gold medal winning performance from Athens (2004; they did not disappoint as they once again reign as Olympic champions and become the first team, male or female, in Olympic beach volleyball history, to win back-to-back gold medals.

May-Treanor and Walsh maintain the upper hand over Tian and Wang with a 6-2 overall record against the Chinese team but winning against this powerhouse with homefield advantage did not prove to be easy. The Americans took the match winning 21-18,21-18 in front of a full house at Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Grounds in Beijing.

Eight being an auspicious number in China, it is appropriate that May-Treanor and Walsh continued to build on current records notching their 108^th consecutive match victory. With their gold medal winning performance, the duo also captured their 19^th consecutive title. The reigning World Champions, two-time Olympic gold medalists and five-time AVP Crocs Tour champions have smashed the previous records of 89 straight match wins and 15 straight tournaments, set by May-Treanor and Walsh before the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

For Walsh, this milestone also marks her 100^th career victory, becoming the youngest and fastest to ever reach the century mark. Walsh joins partner May-Treanor (103 wins) as only the second female in this elite group that includes beach volleyball legends Karch Kiraly, Sinjin Smith, Randy Stoklos and Kent Steffes.

May-Treanor and Walsh will return to the AVP Crocs Tour August 29-31 as the summer-long tour kicks off the AVP Crocs Shootout Series in Mason, Ohio, where the newly crowned gold medallists seek to defend their title as Cincinnati champions.

For the latest news and information regarding the AVP Crocs tour, including the complete tour and broadcast schedules, and to purchase tickets to upcoming AVP Crocs Tour stops, visit www.avp.com <http://www.avp.com>.

About the AVP

AVP, Inc. is a leading lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on the production, marketing and distribution of professional beach volleyball events worldwide. One of the fastest growing entities in the sports world, the AVP operates two of the industry’s most prominent national outdoor touring series, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour (1983) and the AVP Hot Winter Nights Indoor Tour (launched in 2008). The AVP is set to stage more than 35 events throughout the United States in 2008 and features more than 150 of the top men and women competitors in the sport. At the 2004 Athens Olympics, AVP athletes representing the United States won gold and bronze. The medals were the first won by the U.S. women in professional beach volleyball, and the 2007 World Champions in each gender are AVP athletes. AVP is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., and the company¹s stock trades under the symbol AVPI on the OTC Bulletin Board. For more information, please visit www.avp.com

Remaining AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Schedule for 2008
Sept. 6-7 – Santa Barbara, Calif.
Sept. 12-14 – San Francisco, Calif.
Sept. 19-21 – Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Sept. 26-28 – Glendale, Ariz.|

Visit the AVP website at www.AVP.com
to book tickets and get more information
on players and upcoming tour stops.

To book a hotel at one of the AVP tour stops
call 1-800-679-7707 or click discount hotels
and book online.

Kerri Walsh in between matches in Hermosa Beach. Photo: SoCal Beaches Magazine www.socalbeachmag.net

Swimsuit Model Tashia in Mission Beach
with a 1948 Hudson Hot Rod

Swimsuit Model Tashia in Mission Beach with a 1948 Hudson Hot Rod

Mission Beach is the home to San Diego’s best beaches and bays. There are miles and miles of scenic beaches and boardwalks along with a host of things for local and visitors a like to do like biking, rollerblading, walking, surfing, boogie boarding and especially going to Belmont Park, the home of The Wave House and The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and a host of other rides and attractions.

Come with us as we spend a day in Mission Beach with Tashia and a 1948 Hudson.

Photos by Sean Callahan for SoCal Beaches Magazine www.socalbeachmag.net and
Mission Beach Online www.missionbeachonline.com
Assistant Photo Director & grip- David Wilkenson
2nd a.d. and grip Aaron Scarfia

Swimwear provided by Sunsets Inc. swimwear
When you are looking for great swimwear check out
their website atwww.SunsetsInc.com

Shoot sponsored by SoCal Cars.com
When you are looking to buy or sell a car in
Southern California visit their website at www.SoCalCars.com

A special thanks to car owner “Smitty” for providing this awesome
showcar for our photoshoot!

A special thanks to Bruce and the crew at Hamels Surf Shop in Mission Beach
for providing an excellent surfboard from LOST Surfboards.

A special thank you also to Wendy and the crew at Belmont Park for letting us shoot in the amusement park area.
If you are looking for something fun to do in Mission Beach visit Belmont Park at www.belmontpark.com

Ocean Beach Surf Contest September 27th
at the “OB” Pier Raises Money for Spinal Research

More information on this surf contest click here

• Saturday, September 27, 2008
• 7:00 am - 3:00 or 4:00 pm
• Ocean Beach Pier: 1950 Abbott St., San Diego, 92107
  (Click for Directions)
• Entry fee is $50 (includes t-shirt). Please complete this form and return with entry fee. All proceeds benefit the UCSD Center for Neural Repair’s Spinal Cord Regeneration Program under the direction of Dr. Mark Tuszynski.

Come surf, have fun and make a difference at the Tony Mezzadri Surf Classic. We expect approximately 100 surfers to compete in the contest to be held at the Ocean Beach Pier.

The surf contest will begin at 7:00 am. The heats will be completed on the beach, beginning with the kneeboarders.

Sign up for the “tricks on logs” division and treat the fans to some retro longboarding moves on one of our old logs from the 1960’s and 1970’s.

Appreciate your heritage further and try your luck riding a genuine Bud Caldwell 10’6” plank from the 1950’s. No special heat; we’ll just clear the area and let you go for the glide!

The band will begin playing around 11:00 and burgers, hot dogs, and fish will be grilled around noon after the competition is over. The event will finish up by 3:00 or 4:00.

Hope to see you there!

Lee Edging
President Sunset Cliffs Surfing Association
For more information on this event visit:
www.TonyContest.org

Santa Monica Hotels and Lodging now on Google Maps
New mapping System Makes Find a Hotel “easier”
http://www.click2map.com/maps/socalbeachesmagazine/SantaMonicaHotels

Loews Beach Resort Santa Monica

SoCal Beaches Magazine has introduced a new feature on their website which showcases
hotels in Santa Monica on Google Maps.

“This has been a feature many clients and guests have requested” stated Leslie Alexander
who works in the reservations department. “Many guests are looking for hotels that are either on the beach or close to the beach and by featuring the hotels on Google maps they can easily see not only the location, but also the hotel room pricing”.

“It is a great service” said Hans Wolfright who recently booked his vacation to Santa Monica on the new system. “We like to be within walking distance to everything, but we do not want to stay in the most expensive hotels”, he said. “This system allows us to see which hotels offer the best rates for where we like to stay”.

Currently the SoCal Beaches Magazine travel website has Google maps for hotels in Pacific Beach, Mission Beach / Mission Bay and aslo La Jolla.

“Our goal is to have hotels along the coast featured on Google Maps said company spokesperson Mark Fitzgerald. “We have seen a positive responce from clients and are preparing to move forward offering other hotels on maps for Orange County and more of Los Angeles.

For more information on Santa Monica and Southern California hotels and attractions visit
http://hotels.socalbeachmag.net  or use the links below.

See the map link below to book a hotel in Santa Monica or call 1-800-679-7707 and speak to a reservation expert.

http://www.click2map.com/maps/socalbeachesmagazine/SantaMonicaHotels

Santa Monica Hotels
Find hotels, by the beach and ON the Beach
in Santa Monica and save 30% to 70% on retail hotel rates! 

Santa Monica Hotels

 

The Santa Monica boardwalk

For more information on Santa Monica visit:
http://socalbeachmag.net/californiabeaches/santamonicacalifornia.html

Snorkel with Leopard Sharks at La Jolla Cove

Leopard Shark at La Jolla Cove

Come with the experts from The Birch Aquarium in La Jolla
and have guided experts show you Leopard Sharks and
more at La Jolla Cove.

When:

Saturdays: August 23: 8-10 a.m.
Sundays: August 31, September 14, September 21: 8-10 a.m.
Dare to swim with schooling leopard sharks, smoothhound sharks, and guitarfish while enjoying the mild surf and gently sloping beach of La Jolla Shores and the adjacent rocky reef. See rays, flatfish, sand dwelling invertebrates, and coastal sea life with Scripps naturalists. Intermediate swimming ability is required and previous snorkeling experience is recommended. Participants will meet naturalists at off-site location and must supply their own gear. Ages 10+ (ages 10-13 must be accompanied by a paid adult)

Members $25; Public $30
Please call 858-534-7336 to make a reservation.

Visit the Birch Aquarium website at
http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

Looking for ideas of other things to do in La Jolla
and San Diego?

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Save 30% to 70% on Retail Hotel Room Rates in La Jolla!
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