The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Tours and Activities

Nice, long hike today. Went down the Bridge Creek Trail, and then to Maple Falls. About an 8-mile total hike. Redwoods everywhere you look, and a deep dark forest that gave lots of 'mood'. We came across a tiny snake! It was just a few inches long, red back, sunning itself on a rock in the middle of the creek.
Nice, long hike today. Went down the Bridge Creek Trail, and then to Maple Falls. About an 8-mile total hike. Redwoods everywhere you look, and a deep dark forest that gave lots of 'mood'. We came across a tiny snake! It was just a few inches long, red back, sunning itself on a rock in the middle of the creek.
Redwoods
Great place for a weekend hike or bike ride. The view from the river is amazing. Farther away there is a trail that gets you to 5 waterfalls.

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The LEEF Hotel

The LEEF Hotel

2 out of 5
Citrus Grove
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11 May - 15 May
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Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.6/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Terranea Resort

Terranea Resort

5 out of 5
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15 May - 19 May
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Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Our room was considered a standard ocean view and it had no ocean view. It was in building 22 and since it was on the lower floor, the view was blocked by the casitas in front of it. So I recommend booking a premier ocean view or if you book the standard ocean view, make sure you are on the second level. Otherwise, the resort is lovely. The staff are very friendly. We enjoyed a morning guided coastal hike with Morgan and Christos and also found the falcon talk very interesting.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

L'Ermitage Beverly Hills

L'Ermitage Beverly Hills

5 out of 5
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6 May - 10 May
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Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Amazing location. The staff was extremely friendly.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

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