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1. Venetian Pool
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 460-5306
Categories:
Swimming Pools,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Beautiful, gorgeous, fun! A must-visit if you love water. This is fresh, natural filtered water, not eye-stinging chlorinated typical public pool water. Be aware, however, that it may not be warm enough for some people. My partner does not swim in…More »
2. Discovery Cove
If you've ever dreamed of swimming with rays, dolphins, and other creatures, this is a great place to do that! I've been twice and would go again in a heartbeat. It's one of those awesome parks where everything is my favorite. I love everything.
It's…More »
3. Southfork Ranch
Please read my review as someone who is EXTREMELY biased as a 30+ year-fan of the show. It would be impossible to pretend to relate as a tourist who's not also a fan, because that's not the case.
Disclaimer aside...
The Southfork tour was wonderful!…More »
4. Japanese Friendship Garden
Do not -- I repeat, do NOT -- come here when it's dollar admission day at Happy Hollow, right across the way. F'gettaboutit. Before you visit, check Happy Hollow's calendar on their website to make sure there are no special promotions going on at…More »
5. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
The Rosicrucian is a great place for a field trip, whether you're the child or the adult bringing them here. It's also an interesting place to explore if you're interested in Egyptian history.
My favorite thing is the outside area for photographs.…More »
6. Ponderosa Park
This park is beautiful, and fun. A great place to walk a dog, or a cat, in my case (in his stroller). A lot of people let you pet their friendly dogs too! If you love watching squirrels, this is an ideal place to do it. Some of them are very friendly…More »
7. Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is the like the Disneyland of the Southeast: it's the Disney World park which most mirrors the Anaheim park. So, if you love Disneyland, you'll probably love this place.
The awesome:
*Fastpass -- no waiting in line for rides, they just…More »
8. The Venetian
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-1000
I'd wanted to stay at the Venetian ever since I heard of its opening, so when we needed to go to Vegas on business and needed a place for three nights, of course we stayed here! The price was very reasonable, like $159 or something, which we didn't…More »
9. The Dallas World Aquarium
Hey we only had an hour to spend at this great place to be able to catch our plane back to CA in time, but it was definitely an hour well spent!
The entrance to the building is an attraction in itself. It winds around for what seems like miles, up a…More »
10. Hard Rock Cafe
I always make it a point to visit Hard Rock whenever there is one where I'm traveling, not for the food (it's ok, nothing spectacular but the food is not the point) but for the memorabilia. This one has TONS. I spent much more time exploring the…More »
11. The Dali Museum
This place is all the other Yelpers have said and more. I love the romantic setting, on the water. Bring someone you love and make out on the grass -- what a great way to spend the day!
We were lucky to get to see The Persistence of Memory up close…More »
12. Hard Rock Cafe
I think the service here is among the best of the Hard Rocks I've been to. It does have a considerable amount of great stuff to look at. I'd definitely go back when in the Miami area. Yea rock memorabilia!!
13. Natural Bridges State Beach
I got married here fourteen years ago today. It was always one of my favorite places. It's beautiful, and the site/parking was free (I don't think that's still true) which made it easy on the wedding guests. My now-ex and I used to go back every six…More »
14. U2 360 Tour 2009 VIP Party
From what I read and hear, the VIP experience for this tour varies depending on what each venue designates as the area and parking for it. Described here is our experience at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
The pros:
*The parking was included, which…More »
15. Birthdays
Neighbourhood: SOMA
It's my birthday! I rule!
There's nothing better, folks. Nothing.
I'm smiling so much today, my cheeks are tired. If I were any happier, I might explode! Another year has been given to me. How awesome is that?
Many, many others have not made it to the…More »
16. Legion of Honor
Probably the prettiest place in SF.
Their current special French exhibit is tremendously thought-provoking. Made me realize how deficient my knowledge of French history is. If you enjoy French impressionism or studying France, you must see this…More »
17. West Cliff Drive
Beautiful.
Not only a lovely fragrance of Estee Lauder, but the word that comes to mind when thinking of West Cliff Drive.
Probably the most scenic place I can think of to take a walk. To one side, gorgeous bay water and coastal plants. To the other,…More »
18. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
How refreshing and unexpected to see the Boardwalk's restrooms looking so much cleaner! I've never seen them so clean. Yay for that!
The free Eddie Money beach show was the reason we went. I'd never seen him perform before, and the price was right. I…More »
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7/12/2010
Like so many, I grew up going to the Boardwalk. It's an old friend.
Even when I don't go on any of… Read more »
19. Neptune's Kingdom
If you love mini-golf and air hockey, this is a great place to enjoy Santa Cruz inside. Sometimes, you just wanna get out of the sun/rain and wind and shake the sand off.
The mini-golf course has a pirate theme and fits all skill sets. Each time I…More »
20. Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
If you love butterflies and tropical plants, you'll be in sweaty heaven in this place. I do mean SWEATY. When they offer for you to remove your coat and hang it in the complimentary coat hanger area, take that as a warning: it's stuffy and tropical…More »
21. Niagara Falls
Beautiful and romantic! Visit with someone you're in love with.
Oh, and bring a camera!
22. Floral Showhouse
I admit, our primary interest was the free parking. As you drive into Niagara Falls, parking costs an arm and two legs...no thanks. If you park at Floral Showhouse on a weekday in November, it's free. Also, it's free during most of December and…More »
23. Niagara Falls Aviary
Want to go somewhere where the birds are so beautiful, you get dizzy?
This was a happy stop! Rainbow lorikeets, oh my! I had four of them on me at a time! They are little clowns! Who knew? Oh, my kingdom for a picture!
They did not allow personal…More »
24. Ocean Beach
Beautiful sunset, anyone? This is the place!
Much cleaner than I expected, based on some of the reviews. Maybe I was in a specifically clean segment of it. Sounds like it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I guess it depends what you're doing at the…More »
25. Black Bear Diner
Really great place off the freeway in Tracy. They couldn't have a better location. You have to eat somewhere on the way to wherever you're going in the Central Valley, so might as well be somewhere with several sets of cute wooden bear statues to…More »
26. Oakland Zoo
This is a gem of a little zoo!
The staff here obviously work very hard, know and care a lot about the animals. It can't be easy to work outside with how blistering hot in can get in Oakland, and they were all doing it with smiles on their faces and…More »
27. Villa Granada Home Apartments
May I add that this complex has one of the best swimming pools I've experienced on the West Coast? It really is fabulous. Really clean, warm, surrounded by beautiful plants -- especially when they fill in, it will be really dramatic. The landscapers…More »
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12/29/2010
Have you always wanted to live across from Acapulco restaurant, and the duck pond? And have Lawrence… Read more »
28. humidity
Depends on your point of view. If you're a tropical plant, humidity rocks! My philodendrons, dieffenbachia, and parlor palms need to be spritzed all the time because I don't live in the tropics. They love their "showers". I also group them close…More »
29. Daly City
The fog of Daly City is what I remember of it and it's absolutely beautiful. Misty, foggy, spectacular. Of course, I've never had to drive in it! I used to take the bus through here to get to work and loved the view. It's also the first city my…More »
30. my backyard
To celebrate my 300th review and 3rd year reviewing on Yelp, I want to review something really worth celebrating: my backyard.
It's a very, very special place.
It is not like any other backyard I have known. This is partly due to the number of…More »
31. Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge
Back to Nature is to date the only organization we have ever donated money to who called us to say thanks! A personal phone call -- wow. Awesome.
A trip to central Florida wouldn't be complete without a visit to Back to Nature. We visited in the…More »
32. Zoo Miami
One of my very favorite zoos. Fantastic animals, beautiful photo ops, and great exercise walking the wonderful grounds. This is definitely on the list for if we ever return to Miami.
If you're in the area and like zoos, go here! The city ought to be…More »
33. Willow Street Wood Fired Pizza
Awesome, ok?! Absolutely awesome!
Our party of six received the best service and delicious food. The staff even helped with our picture-taking! They all deserve a big fat raise!!
I'd go back in an instant. It had been a lot of years since I'd been,…More »
34. Pedro's Restaurant & Cantina
This is a beautiful setting. Come here if you expect to take pictures with your group! Both inside and outside, there are pretty things to pose in front of.
The food here is delicious, but it could have been fresher. It tasted like my food had been…More »
35. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 396-4229
I don't know if it was due to the time of year (July in early afternoon), but we didn't see hardly any wildlife, either underwater or above. Handful of fish but that's it. The water, of course, was clear and gorgeous!
This was my first time…More »
36. Shadowbrook Restaurant
Teenage boys think they'll get laid if they bring their prom dates here...the honest ones will admit that! The time that date was me, it didn't work. I'm sure he thought he'd wasted his money (could always ask daddy for more), but tough shite, at…More »
37. Lord Fletcher's On Lake Minnetonka
A somewhat pretentious place, with not-memorable food. Went for a rehearsal dinner with pretentious folk, who were right in their element. The service was fine. I felt sorry for the restaurant, having such a-holes as patrons.
It's not always…More »
38. Bellagio
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-7111
The fountain show is spectacular at night! You don't have to be a guest here to enjoy that. You don't even have to be staying on the Strip. Just walk by and watch.
During the holidays, the fantastic floral animal displays inside are totally,…More »
39. War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco, CA 94102
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, Hayes Valley
My sweetheart brought me here to see the San Francisco Ballet. It was fantastically beautiful and romantic.
Bring someone here that you truly care about and want to show a splendid time!
40. Exotic Feline Breeding Compound
This is the place for serious cat lovers to visit. Unlike many other sanctuaries and zoos, this is specifically a breeding compound. The goal is to keep these species propagated and prevent them from becoming extinct. Extinction is a very real…More »
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