Updated: Beaches Closed in Rancho Palos Verdes Due to Tsunami Advisory

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Updated 10:58 a.m. City of Rancho Palos Verdes just issued a beach closure update: RPV Beaches and Portuguese Bend Club Closed today due to tsunami advisory, Abalone Cove, Fishermans Access, Beaches at Trump and Terranea.

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City Health Officer Issues Health Advisory For Beaches

Everything Long Beach — Mon Jan 31 21:00:39 UTC 2011 The City Health Officer, Dr.

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Taxi driver reports assault over fare

The Orange County Register South Beaches — Fri Jan 21 18:45:00 UTC 2011 Here are recent Sheriff’s Department reports from San Clemente: THURSDAY Traffic accident. Avenida Pico and Via Pico Plaza. The driver of a black BMW sedan reportedly suffered minor injuries in an auto accident

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Long Beach State star bringing it home

The Orange County Register Sports — Mon Jan 17 10:12:00 UTC 2011 LONG BEACH – There are probably a dozen Long Beaches, not just one or two. Linda Hubbard and her three sons, with Larry Anderson the youngest, lived in North Long Beach, near Jordan High.

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Storm runoff leads to health advisory for Long Beach shoreline

Long Beach’s city health officer has issued an advisory for the beaches in the City of Long Beach following the rain experienced this week.

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Beach Advisory Issued Following Rainstorm

Beach Advisory Issued Following Rainstorm — Tue Oct 19 09:57:13 UTC 2010 The City Health Officer, Dr. Helene Calvet, has issued an advisory for the beaches in the City of Long Beach following the rain experienced last night and today.  After any significant rainfall (0.10″ or more) high levels of bacteria from storm drains,…

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Effort to improve beach water quality could cost Valley cities billions of dollars

A federal requirement to remove harmful bacteria from the Los Angeles River and the beaches it drains to could cost San Gabriel Valley cities more than $1.3 billion over the next 25 years.

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Marina community offers input on Marina Beach Concept Plan, recreation amenities

The Concept Plan for Mothers (Marina) Beach in Marina del Rey was presented for public comment Wednesday, March 31st by Gruen Associates, a consultant to the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors.

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Singapore Beaches

If you are dreaming of discovering the gardens, temples, pagodas and all of the other wonders of the East, then there will never be a better way of fulfilling that dream than to take an Oriental Cruise.

Consisting of 63 islands including mainland Singapore, the country is an ideal tourist destination. Everything in Singapore is managed considering travel and tourism in front.

Nearly 70% of the island is covered with rainforest. Nature lovers will love Sentosa as you can find many animals and flora there. On the island, one of the most famous tourist attractions is the Underwater World. The underwater world is located at the western part of the island and it is home to over 250 species of aquatic life. There is a glass tunnel inside the underwater world where you can see the marine life up close.

Jurong Bird Park: It is a renowned aviary located in Singapore and is the address of around 600 different species of birds. The beautifully landscaped park will definitely captivate your senses.

Both the international and domestic airlines are routed to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. KLM, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines and Singapore Airlines are all scheduled from UK to Cebu.

The park is so extensive that it covers a wide area of three states of Malaysia e.g. Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu. Its 130 million-year-old forest houses comprehensive range of wildlife. Nature lovers from around the world flock in large numbers to explore rich and diverse species of flora and fauna inhabiting the jungle. Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve is another tourist attraction in Malaysia.

Malaysia boasts to have the most beautiful capital in the world. Kuala Lumpur offers sophisticated dinging and shopping facilities to travelers. And, that might be a reason that people from the region prefer to shop in Kuala Lumpur than in Singapore or Hong Kong.

Airlines like Thai Airways, Singapore Airline, Asiana Airlines, Korean Airways, British Airways, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic, etc are all routed to Sydney. Airfares of these airlines to Sydney are as Cathay Pacific.

It offers cheap accommodations, things to do, sights to see, and places to eat. There are various beautiful beaches but Bondi Beach is one of the popular beaches. Bondi Beach, Manly, Sydney Olympic Park and Paramatta are major popular destinations. Book flights in advance for your cheap and budget travel. Low cost business class and first class flights are available with these companies. Discount flights, cheap flights, last minute flights and long haul flights are available at low prices.

Last minute travel to Asia can sometimes be affected by local weather. You could probably be forewarned regarding climate ñ and it can differ drastically depending on your current location ñ but there are times when the weather can get nasty. In some places, weather can sometimes dictate business.

Another place worth visiting to attain spiritual satisfaction is golden Buddha temple. Known as Wat Traimit in Thai language, the temple is located near Hua Lum Pong, Bangkok’s central railway station. So, commuting won’t be a difficult issue either. In fact, you would be able to tell your kids about Thai culture and its origin while visiting these monuments

Best Beaches in Florida – Clearwater Beach

Long considered one of the best beaches in Florida, Clearwater Beach is perhaps the busiest on the gulf coast. It is 3 miles long and broad, and you can walk from one end to the other. Its soft, powdery white quartz sand attracts locals, tourists and its fair share of spring breakers. Watersports like jet skiing, parasailing and water biking are popular. Clearwater Beach has something for everyone. Dinner cruises and Pirate Cruises are a fun diversion and if you must bring your laptop, there’s free Wi-Fi access.

Two favorite Clearwater Beach restaurants are Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber and Bobby’s Bistro & Wine Bar located next door to one another on Mandalay Avenue in North Clearwater Beach. The Beachcomber is a Clearwater Beach tradition since 1948. A free bottle of wine with dinner for two from their world class wine cellar is yours with a certificate from The Florida Beach Book.

A favorite Clearwater Beach hotel is the Sandpearl Resort. There are plenty of affordable Clearwater Beach motels, inns and condos to choose from as well. The southern end of Clearwater Bch is chock full of hotels, restaurants and resorts. There’s nightlife, shopping and plenty to do. Pier 60 is an event in and of itself! Every night at Sunset join the party (modeled after Key West’s sunset event) with entertainers, artists and craftspeople.

Clearwater Beach is located in Pinellas County which is home to Clearwater, the county seat, St. Petersburg & Tarpon Springs. The county is located on a narrow 280 square mile peninsula with the Gulf on one side and Tampa Bay on the other. It is one of three counties that make up “Greater Tampa Bay.”

Pinellas County offers 35 miles of white-sand bchs on 20 barrier islands. 1 or 2 of them frequently wind up on noteworthy Best Beach Lists!

Want to check out the area but tired of walking? Just hop on the trolley and it will take you there! From north to south and all the stops in between, from Clearwater Bch to Pass-A-Grille in St. Pete Bch, the trolley stops at every beach and town in between.

Here are some specifics on Clearwater Beach from The Florida Beach Book, along with a few others in the county:

Clearwater Beach

Location: west on U.S. 60. The municipal bch is located on the southern half of Clearwater Bch between the Clearwater Pass jetty to the south and Avalon Ave. to the north.

Phone: 727-562-4800

Website: www.clearwater-fl.com

Hours: 24 hours

Parking: metered lots/streets, $.75-$2.00/hour

Amenities: 3 miles of white sand, concessions, showers, restrooms, cabana, umbrella and watercraft rentals, volleyball courts, showers, playground, Pier 60 fishing pier, picnic shelters, grills

Activities: swimming, volleyball, fishing, sunbathing, walking, shelling, surfing

Pets: no

Of Special Interest: Pier 60 is open 24 hours and is located ½ mile north of Clearwater Pass.”Sunsets at Pier 60″ are every evening, starting two hours before sunset. Modeled after Mallory Square in Key West, you can join local artists, craftspeople and performers at this famous landmark. Pier 60 has restaurants, shopping and concessions on and around it as well as bait and tackle shop and rod rentals.

Beach Walk is a winding beachside promenade with lush landscaping, artistic touches and clear views to Clearwater’s award-winning bch and the water beyond, a place where bicyclists, rollerbladers and pedestrians all have safe and convenient access and where visitors and locals can socialize, dine, play games, or simply enjoy the spectacular sun and surf.

Fort De Soto Park

Location: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde

Phone: 727-893-9185 Pinellas County

Hours: sunrise to sunset

Parking: free

Amenities: this park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands. It has over 7 miles of waterfront, including almost three miles of the finest white sand bch in the United States, an 800-foot-long boat launching facility with eleven floating docks and a 238-site family camping area with facilities including picnic tables, grills, water, electricity, washers, dryers, sanitary disposal stations, modern restrooms, showers, play areas, and a camp store. Two large swim centers including a food concession area located at the North Bch Swim Center. It has two fishing piers with food and bait concessions. Restrooms, picnic shelters, snack bar, recreation trail, nature trails, canoe trail and a dog park complete the picture!

Activities: swimming, fishing, boating, camping, hiking, walking, biking, in-line skating

Pets: yes, in designated areas

Of Special Interest: Fort De Soto Park was named America’s Top Bch for the second consecutive year (2009) by TripAdvisor. Citing a “spectacular combination of soft white sand, calm, clear water and a laid-back atmosphere,” the popular online travel network put the park’s North Beach at the top of its annual best-of list. In 2005 Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, a.k.a. “Dr. Beach,” named Fort De Soto the nation’s #1 Bch.

Pass-a-Grille Beach

Location: 1000 Pass-a-Grille Way, Pass-a-Grille

Phone: 727-367-2735 Hours: sunrise to sunset

Parking: metered $1-$1.25/hour

Amenities: 1 mile long, concessions, playground, picnic areas, restrooms and showers. Handicapped accessible & handicapped wheechairs (call 727-367-8300)

Activities: swimming, fishing, walking, sunbathing

Pets: no

Of Special Interest: Relax and take in beautiful sunsets, and discover the historic charm of this Old Florida fishing community. You won’t find any high rise hotels, just a wide open bch. Located on the southern tip of Long Key, Pass-A-Grille features restaurants, small inns and eclectic shops. Historic 8th Avenue contains the oldest dwellings on the Pinellas bchs, and one of the largest Historic Districts on the Gulf Coast.

Treasure Island Park

Location: 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island

Phone: 727-547-4575 Treasure Island

Hours: sunrise to sunset

Parking: metered $1-$1.25/hour

Amenities: 2 miles long, concessions, handicapped accessibility & handicapped wheelchairs, picnic areas, restrooms, showers, volleyball courts

Activities: swimming, fishing, sunbathing, jet skiing, volleyball, surfing, sunset watching

Pets: no

Of Special Interest: On a two mile stretch of this large bch, visitors can fly kites, rent jet skis, or play on one of the dozens of volleyball courts. Accommodations of all sizes and price ranges dot the bch, and nearby bistros provide a great place to recharge. Treasure Island’s wide bch and family friendly accommodations have made it a prime vacation destination for multiple generations.

Treasure Island Beach (Access)

Location: 100th Avenue & Gulf Blvd.

Phone: 727.549.6165 Pinellas County

Hours:sunrise to sunset

Parking: metered $1-$1.25/hour

Amenities: restrooms and showers, biking/jogging path

Activities: swimming, sunbathing, biking, jogging, walking, surfing

Pets: no

John’s Pass Beach and Park

Location: Gulf Blvd. @129th St., Madeira Beach

Phone: 727-391-9951

Hours: 6 AM to midnight

Parking: metered, $1/hour

Amenities: 500 feet of beachfront, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, jetty, handicapped access

Activities: swimming, fishing, sunbathing

Pets: No

Of Special Interest: on Sand Key, which is 14 miles long and extends from John’s Pass to Clearwater Pass.

Kitty Stuart Park

Location: Gulf Blvd. @ 140th-141st Avenues, Madeira Beach

Phone: 727-391-9951Hours: 6 AM to 10 PM

Parking: limited metered, $1/hour

Amenities: shower, picnic table

Activities: swimming, fishing, sunbathing

Pets: no

Madeira Beach

Location: Gulf Blvd. @ 144th Avenue, Madeira Beach

Phone: 727-391-9951

Hours: 6 AM to midnight

Parking: limited metered, $1/hour

Amenities: 3.5 miles long, rental concessions, restrooms, showers

Activities: swimming, fishing, sunbathing, surfing

Pets: no

Redington Shores Beach

Location: 18200 Gulf Blvd., Redington Shores, Sand Key

Phone: 727-397-5538 Redington Shores Town Hall

Hours: 7 AM to dark

Parking: metered, $1/hour

Amenities: 3.5 acre park with 1 mile of beachfront, restrooms, showers, handicapped accessibile

Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling

Pets: no

If a Clearwater Beach vacation is in your future, another popular choice in a Clearwater beach hotel is the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. And athough it’s not techincally one of the Clearwater Beach restaurants, Gulf Bistro in Madeira Beach is well worth your time. It’s a quaint French restaurant with very reasonable prices. A gift certificate for Gulf Bistro can be found in the Florida Beach Book.

Come and enjoy your vacation in Florida, Clearwater Beach is waiting!

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