"Oooowweeee!!! PREPARE...PREPARE...PREPARE! I've been trying to do this hike for about 5 yrs and finally got the chance to do it. I love Yosemite and it's my go to place every time I want to get away. When I did it, there was no permits required and it made it very crowded once you reached the summit. Start super early. We started at about 4:30am leaving our campsite and actually hit the trail at about 5-5.30am. Our goal was to make it to the top of Half Dome by 11am. I myself made it up to the top around noon. I have to admit the elevation kicked my but and I'm a slow hiker going up. Once you past both Vernal and Nevada Falls the crowds tend to die down and when you reach Little Yosemite Valley you will see someone every now and then. But prepare yourself with lots of sunscreen and water once you start hiking past the tree line. Nothing to protect you anymore. The views throughout the hike are breathtaking and a must do to take pictures here and there to capture the moment. Before you get the top of the sub dome, hope you rest up a bit, because its all granite steps of approx. 700 of them and steep! After this is only 900 feet to the top of Half Dome. Let me tell you the longest 900 feet ever! It took me about 2 hrs to get to the top because of the crowd. There are like 2x4's every 10ft or so but you are holding on for dear life on that cable until you reach the top. I have weak wrist and hands so I was loosing grip about 3/4 of the way up. Thank goodness everyone behind me and my brother in law coach me to continue and push myself up. But I DID IT and it was very rewarding! So If you in Yosemite and you have the time...do it! oh and make sure your in shape and prepared with lots of water, the right shoes, food, etc. Well happy trails everyone and enjoy this hike!!"
Visited on Jun 27, 2010

"WOW!!! This hike was awesome!!! kick our butt's but well worth it. We did the 9 mile loop and oh man I felt every mile let me tell you. The trails are marked good which makes it easy to stay on track. Entrance is a bit pricy but its all good. I suggest to do it early morning because it will take a few hours. We will be going back to this place for sure! Happy Trails :)"
Visited on Aug 11, 2012

"We did the trail that headed towards the Hollywood sign. Great Hike. This was our 4th hike of the month. It was a bit overcast so we didn't get a chance to view the city of LA but on the other side we did get a chance to see Burbank and that was nice! Lot's of trails but no shade so if hiking in the summer be ready with lots of sunscreen. Also watch for some of the plants on the trails, my niece brushed up agains something and broke out all over her legs. Needless to say her hike was cut short. We did a total of 8 miles round trip and the trails are wide enough for all kinds of walk of life. Happy trails!"
Visited on Jul 28, 2012

Huntington State Beach is the site of a nesting sanctuary for the California Least Tern, a rare and endangered species. The beach is also sanctuary for the threatened snowy plover. The park features a bicycle trail, and popular activities include surfing, skating and surf fishing. The park has fire rings for bonfires. This popular beach extends two miles from Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach south to the Santa Ana River on the Newport Beach boundary.

Located in the city of Huntington Beach along a two-mile stretch between the Santa Ana River and Beach Blvd, this broad, sandy beach is popular for surfing, fishing, volleyball, bonfires, bicycling, running and walking. At the south end of the park is a nesting sanctuary for the endangered California Least Tern. The beach is open every day from 6am to 10pm.

Crystal Cove State Park’s rolling surf, wide sandy beaches, tide pools, gently sloping hills, and deeply wooded canyons and ridges provide a delightful contrast to its urban surroundings. Located off busy Pacific Coast Highway between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove is one of Orange County’s largest remaining examples of open space and natural seashore.