Websites with a heart

To add a little sugar to your shopping this CyberMonday, you can use GoodShop to link to retailers online who will donate from 3% to 30% of your purchase price to a charity you choose. GoodSearch donates about a penny to any one 0f over 83,000 you name when you use it as a search engine.

FreeRice offers a way to build your vocabulary and feed the hungry. For each correct definition you give, this organization donates ten grains of rice to a needy country. Animal lovers can click on FreeKibble or FreeKibbleKat to answer daily trivia questions and send food to animal shelters.

Escape from the holidays

The holiday season just started and already I'm dreaming of getting away. Here's a few websites to plan that dream vacation. Women Welcome Women World Wide (5W) charges a membership fee of $60 to join a network of women who share vacations, offer places to stay and give advice on things to do and see when you travel. Journeywoman is a free online community of women travelers with lots of information and advice for travelling as a woman, either alone or in groups.

Voyij lets you tailor the specifics of your trip (time, place, price) and then searches for last-minute specials or undersold inventory to get the best deal. InsideTrip searches for airfares and factors in quality concerns likes legroom and security waits. BedandBreakfast has a page that lists the upcoming week's "hot deals."

Vinyl Dreams

Since I still own a turntable that actually works, I'm thinking of stocking up on my album collection. Gemm.com has an easy-to access database of online auctions and dealers. Seventies albums run anywhere from $10 to $50, and eBay has a lot to choose from. Capitol Records seals some albums online, including Steve Miller, the Beach Boys and John Lennon. Rhino Records has the Doors, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, and the Grateful Dead. Of course, there's always the used record bins at Fingerprints.

Virtual Turkey Trot

My intrepid husband took his video camera along as he ran the route of the Turkey Trot this year. I spent a lovely morning searching for neighborhood kitties with my new friend Maggie Hudson, but I heard it was unusually hot and more crowded than ever. Consensus decision: sign up for the earlier session next year to beat the heat and the crowds. Here's a 4-minute Youtube video of the Turkey Trot.

Looking ahead, so to speak

In a clever ploy to avoid facing how many New Year's resolutions went unmet this year, I'm looking boldly ahead to 2010 with equally ambitious plans. A top priority is learning a new language and what better way to motivate myself than to visit a country where that language is spoken. A few companies book language classes overseas. BridgeAbroad features many schools in South American and also has a teach and travel ambassador program where you teach English in a foreign city and get room and board free. Cactus Worldwide combines 4 hour language classes with sightseeing and restaurants to test your new language skills. World Link Education has shut down its programs in Asia, but still offers classes in France, Spain, and Italy.

On a more practical note, Long Beach Public Library has an online language program available free through its website. All you have to do is log in with your library card

Long Beach lit large

Now that the Christmas trees have been set a-twinkle, it's time to turn my attention to two other Long Beach Christmas light traditions. The fabulous decorations down in Naples promise the most illuminated beauty per square inch in the city. For even more wattage in wonderland, check out the Naples boat parade on December 19, starting at 6 pm. Sometimes, my nerves are too jangled with shopping, wrapping, lunches and other social obligations to face the crowds of merry makers on that jam-packed island. I'll just have to play it by ear.

For a trip down memory lane, hop in the car and cruise down Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane. Twenty-three decorated trees and a Christmas village between Pacific Coast Highway and Willow keep the place glowing with holiday cheer. On weekends there are even carolers and the annual parade starts at 5 on December 12

Recycling Christmas

After visiting St Vincent de Paul, I'm motivated to reduce, reuse, recycle this Christmas by shopping at the many wonderful secondhand stores we have in the Long Beach are. Top of my list is the GLITZ holiday shopping event at the Assistance League's Vintage Shop at 2100 E. Fourth Street. There will be big ticket items like furs as well as other likely candidates for holiday gifts. The event runs from Dec. 3 to 6.

I'm also going to check out Fabuless Consignment shop at 10779 Los Alamitos Boulevard. They advertise quality shoes jewelry and home decor.

I'm dreaming of a light Christmas

Those darn Christmas trees are back. I thought I had a picture of them from last year, but Ican't find it in mr files. So I guess I have a great excuse to head down to Colorado lagoon for the Christmas tree lighting tonight sponsored by the Alamitos Heights Improvement Association. From 6 to 7:30 there'll be carolers and cookies and Santa will arrive on a firetruck. But for me the most magical is the sudden appearance of light out of the darkness magnified by the reflections on the water. Very Christmas-y and oh so Long Beach!

Crafts Fair at Marine Stadium this Sunday November 29

We Love Long Beach is organizing an indie crafts fair at Marine Stadium from 11 am to 5 pm this Sunday. They are working with Patchwork, a group that has run crafts festivals in Santa Ana for several years. There'll be clothing, paper goods, and affordable art as well as music and edible goodies.

Help yourself to deals and help others

Check out another feel good by doing good shopping experience at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store at 2750 Pacific Coast Highway. They're having a huge Black Friday sale and are accepting donations of canned goods and new toys to brighten someone's holidays.

Attention Holiday Shoppers, Help Your Library

If you find yourself at the Barnes and Noble at Marina Pacifica between December 1 and December 15, just say "Library Foundation" and part of the purchase amount will be donated to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation to help support literacy programs in the city. Give the give of literacy . . . TWICE.

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

Taking a break from posts today to go watch the fun down at the Turkey Trot and eat and chat with friends and family. There is so much to give thanks for in this great country of ours, but for me the greatest gifts are the people that help us every day without our even thinking about it. So, thanks to the letter carriers, trash truck drivers, water and power workers, police and firemen and so many other people who give their time to help make other people's lives better.

Downtown does the holidays right

Sunday, December 6th, Mayor Bob Foster will be on hand to light the Christmas tree and unveil the Menorah and Kwanzaa displays at the Pike Event Park at 6 pm. Santa will be there as well with musical support by the Lakewood HIgh School Choir. Bringing in that wintry feel for all of us displaced East Coasters, there's an ice skating rink opening on November 27 and a snow day on December 12.

Red Eye goes Lean

The RedEye Coffee House is undergoing a makeover. The new name is Lean Bean with new staff and an expanded menu of healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner items. And of course there is always the coffee.

Tons of vintage treasures

Warehouse 1333 at 1333 Redondo has expanded its floor space with a 10,000 square foot annex. They're offering 10% to 50% on everything to show off the selection of vintage 50s to 70s furnishings, accessories and collectible. They also do furniture repair and re-upholstering and help with interior design.

Christmas Comes to Belmont Shore

All the merry gentle merchants down on Second Street are gearing up for Christmas. They've teamed up with Food Finders and We Love Long Beach to set up drop off points for canned food or sealed box foods donations. A list of the locations is on their site. The parade theme is "A Magical, Musical Christmas" this year, and 12 marching bands have signed up to perform. Before the parade begins at 7 pm on December 5, there'll be a one mile fun run called the Jingle Jaunt, sponsored by the Gazette newspapers. There's a sign-up page on the Gazette site. And speaking of magical and musical, groups can sign up with the Belmont Shore Business Association to sing Christmas carols on weekends or weeknights to bring a little holiday cheer to us intrepid shoppers.

If You Post it, They will come

Wow! I had two responses to my blog this week! I already mentioned Jeff at Adopt-a-Pet, and now I got a comment from Adriana from Anarchy in the Garden on my post about the Harvest Festival. She was there demonstrating Potty Pots, seed starting pots made from empty toiliet paper rolls. What an awesome idea! I've carted so many of those to local Sunday schools, but now I have a use for them at home

Just When I Got Used to Stainless Steel

Now I'm hearing that it's better to drink from glass. Love Bottle offers a selection of Euro-design bottles (500 ml or 1,000 ml) ranging in price from $15 to $18. The caps are attached with a wire around the neck of the bottle and some designs allow you to write your own sipping mantra is you feel so inclined. Be Truly You has two styles of bottles with preprinted messages like love big, peace, and celebrate. One style looks like a squarish milk bottle and the other is more of a classic cylinder. They come in 16 oz. and 32 oz. sizes and cost from $22 to $30.

Adopt A Pet makes choosing a furry friend so easy

My post about PetHarbor caught the attention of Jeff Howard at a website called Adopt a Pet. The site has awesome links to pet adoption organizations (many more than PetHarbor), and Jeff's blog has lots of helpful tips about caring for a pet and inspiring stories about people who have adopted animals. I will definitely check back there for information about kitty care.

Cool petfinder website

PetHarbor links pets and pet lovers. Whether you've lost your kitty or puppy or found one on your doorstep and want to find its owner or even if you're in the mood for adopting a pet, this website makes it easy to review the animals at local shelters. Most of the animal listings have photos to make identification easier.

New yoga opportunity

Willow Wellness Center offers a variety of yoga classes, including Beginning/Intermediate Yoga and Weight Loss through Yoga, at its new facilities at 2883 Spring Stree, Suite 250. Memorial Healthcare IPA members can take the classes for free. Others can pay for single classes or 10 classes for $80.

I'm in the Army (of Women) Now

A friend just let me know about the Army of Women. It's an online community of women concerned about breast cancer and willing to volunteer for clinical research aimed at finding the cause and cures for this disease, the most common cancer among women. Once you're signed up, announcements of studies will be emailed to you. You can volunteer and then you'll be notified if the researchers select you for the study

Our beach thanks all of you cities upstream!

Work will get underway next month to insert trash collection inserts in storm drains that lead to the Los Angeles River in 16 cities. Ultimately, the improvements will keep 400 tons of trash from flowing downstream onto the beaches of Long Beach. The work is made possible by Recovery Act funds and should create about 200 jobs over the next year.

Celebrate Tellebration

This Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach Storytellers will host their annual Tellebration. Adults and children are invited to listen to stories and share a few as well. A $5 donation is appreciated

The Big 3-0-0

Not that I'm counting or anything, but this is my 300th post this year. Things are looking good for me to hit my goal of 365 this year. Eliminating the photos has made all the difference. Words have always meant more to me than pictures. I'll be taking off a few days and check back in the 16th.

More Recipes

I must be feeling guilty about reading all those cookie recipes. Gardens to Tables offers a wonderful balance with oodles of healthy and delectible salad recipes. This website wants to encourage sustainable food gardening in even the smallest urban settings, by sharing gardening tips and recipes in a mouthwateringly designed online package.

Hand-to-hand help for hand-to-mouth times

Here's an idea, leave the greedy bankers stewing in their own juice. Peer-to-peer or P2P websites link private lenders with people who need a loan but don't want to grovel to the greedheads. Prosper and Lending Club are two leading sites. Basically you set the amount you need and the rate you want and lenders bid on your proposal.

Readers Rejoice

Kids Book Network wants everyone to read and is offering free books online to every kid in the world. This Long Beach organization wants you to register (for free) so you can download quality children's books and share them with the young people in your life. You can also sign up for their newsletter.

Holiday Sweets

Thanksgiving's on its way and Christmas won't be far behind. I made my first batch of gingerbread yesterday. Thanks to Wilton's website, I have lots more cookie recipes to try for the holidays. I just pull up their recipe pages on my laptop and set it on the kitchen counter. Sometimes, it has to wear an apron to protect it from batter splatter. Umm, batter.

Get yourself a brand new bag

City of Long Beach has joined an L.A. County campaign to encourage people to cut down on their use of plastic shopping bags called Brag about Your Bag. Bring in five plastic bags to most major food stores to recycle and they will give you a free reuseable bag and you will be entered in a sweepstakes to win other prizes. The contest runs from November 15 to December 17

Fall Harvest Festival Next Week

On November 19, BeachGreens and the Growing Experience will hold a Fall Harvest Festival at 750 Via Carmelitos from 3 to 6 pm. Dishes prepared from farm fresh foods including desserts with be available and activities like a scavenger hunt and seed plantings too.

Can't Believe I missed it

I just heard that Ruth Rendell appeared last night with April Smith as part of a Writers Bloc event. The event was sold out so I don't feel too bad, but she's one of my favorite writers, digging deep into the dark corners of her characters' psyches whether they're heroes or villains. I'm signing up for their newsletter so I don't miss any more of my favorites. It looks like most of their programs cost $20.

Eating and Walking, a perfect combination

L.A. Times had an interesting article today of a unique business called Melting Pot Food Tours. It's run by two sisters who lead dining events and also have two regularly scheduled 3 hour walking tours centered around food. One tour focuses on the historic Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax, and the other one features ethnic eateries in old Pasadena. The tours cost $49.

3 Bike Talks Coming Next Week

Thursday, November 19, Long Beach will host 3, count 'em 3, public discussions on how to help our city encourage bike use. Jeff Mapes, a bicycling expert from Portland, OR, will lead the discussions. The first discussion is downtown from noon to 1:30 pm; second, 2:30 to 3:30 at the CSULB University Bookstore; and third, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Long Beach Museum of Art.

Healing weekend at Yoga World

Saul David Raye will present several classes for students of all levels on yoga teachings for the mind, body, and spirit at Yoga World. Starting Friday evening, November 20, and continuing through Sunday, November 22, the classes will focus on meditation and yoga to heal the individual and transform a troubled world. It's not clear whether the classes will be held at the Los Altos or downtown studio.

Cool Contests on TripAdvisor

Just checked out Trip Advisor for some ideas for my trip to Santa Barbara and couldn't help but notice a cool contest co-sponsored with UNESCO's World Heritage Centre. You can enter to win a trip to Paris and they'll offer you a free download of a booklet that features popular World Heritage destinations around the globe.

Leaving tomorrow for Santa Barbara

I'll be away starting tomorrow until Monday for Santa Barbara. I'm lucky enough to have a friend who lives in a gorgeous little cottage up there, so I'm looking forward to a couple of quiet days of beach combing, window shopping and hot tubbing. We're also going to see Anita Diamant speak at UCSB (free!) and take a walking tour of Lotusland. All in all a nice mixture of distractions and relaxation.

Cheapskate Challenge

AARP along with the Ultimate Cheapskate Jeff Yeager is launched a Savings Challenge today. For the next eight weeks, this page will feature savings calculators and a social group where you can share money-saving tips and stories and maybe even win some prizes.

Links for Less

Exciting news for golfers! Philip Reed and his son Drew have launched a new website called Links for Less. The primary focus of the site is to feature interesting and challenging golf courses in the Long Beach area and eventually expand its range. Currently, a video on Bixby Village is featured. The site also includes video evaluations of golf equipment or gadgets that might helf you improve your game, and a blog is in the planning stage

Walk under the Oaks at El Dorado

This Saturday at El Dorado Nature Center from 10:30 to noon, there'll be a guided walk under the native oak trees. Then, Cindy Alvitre, a member of the Tongva tribe and a professor at CSULB, and Craig Torres will give a presentation on Tongva Food and Culture in the Nature Center classroom from 12:30 to 2 pm.

MOCA for free

In celebration of its new mega exhibit, MOCA is offering free admission during the opening week of Collection: MOCA's First 30 Years, November 15 to November 20. The exhibit will feature over 500 works by over 200 artists, spanning the last 70 years.

More on Travel

Pacifica Hotels have 25% discounts on California hotels between now and Dec. 20.

L.A. Times has a Daily Deal Blog with bargains on hotels, airfares and packages.

My Dreams so often fly on silver wings

If my wildest fantasy were to be fulfilled, it would be to fly around the world several times over with thousands of stops along the way. When someday my ship comes in (or in my case sets sail), these websites will come in handy:

OAT Travel--Stands for Overseas Adventure Travel, features small groups, last minute deals, and special rates for singles

GAP Adventures--Stands for Great Adventure People, has tours under $100o

Dealbase--hotel deals in U.S. and Mexico

UpTake--database of reviews, photos and blogs by trip type (business, romance, budget getaway)

CFares--finds lowest international fares

Yapta (Your Amazing Personal Travel Assistant)--tracks prices multiple times a day for specific destinations and dates

Kayak--flexible date searches for best travel dates for lowest fare

Bing Travel--set a time frame, maximum price and number of flight hours

Priceline--Name your own price

More writing sources

Just got some emails about two interesting writing websites. Self Publishing Bootcamp has a ten-step program for marketing and distributing your book online, including finishing your book. They're holding a workshop in San Francisco on January 30 for $125.

Demand Studios offers freelancers an opportunity to write on their choice of topics. They're recruiting writers and copy editors. They say they pay a flat rate, but it isn't specified what it is until you apply. No indication on whether there's an entry fee.

An afternoon with Lugwig

The second of four presentations by Long Beach Symphony Orchestra about Beethoven will take place at the Daniel Recital Hall at CSULB tomorrow at 2 pm. Leonne Lewis will speak about Beethoven and his piano. Tickets cost $25 and reservations are required.

Biking Update

The Beachcomber reports that the bicycle boulevard on Vista Street from Nieto Avenue to Temple Avenue will be installed in January or February. There'll be traffic circles at some intersections and at Redondo, there'll be a signall for bikes only. Bike lanes have been painted in on Atherton and plans are underway to put in a cyclist list at Anaheim and Clark. Sixth Street and 15th Street and the Daisy corridor are slated for bicycle bouelvards too. Bicycle licenses are available from any fire station on Saturdays from 8 am to noon. They cost $3.

These feet are made for walking

Just a reminder that 2nd Street Walkers are still pounding the pavement down in Belmont Shore. They meet every Wednesday at 6:45 pm in front of Runners High. It's free and lasts about an hour.

And, this just in, there's fitness walking class offered by Parks and Rec led by Jeri Carter. It costs $30 for 8 one hour sessions through the month of November. One class meets at El Dorado Park at 9 am on Mondays and Wednesdays. Another class meets at Whaley Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays, also at 9 am.

Is that Hot or Haute?

Neither. It's Hawt on Yelp, where members of the web community Yelp get half off on haircuts, facials, massages and more at several swanky spas and hair salons in Long Beach and Orange County. Better hurry, though because it ends November 8 and you must make advance reservations.

Elephant Engine High Dive Revival

Who could resist a name live that, but what is it? Derrick Brown, Anis Modjani, Mindy Nettifee and other poets from the Write Now Poetry Society share their arts and their hearts at the Immanuel Center for Conscious Living. It starts at 7:30 pm and costs $5.

Free walking tour this Saturday

Stroll around the historic Hellman neighborhood or the Craftsman Village historic district this Saturday. It starts at 9 am and it's free. The area north of 7th Street between Walnut and Orange features lots of 1920s era bungalows, some painstakingly restored. Meet in front of the Museum of Latin American Art.

Women spiritual searchers

Hiding Behind the Lipstick challenges women to reflect on who they are and what they present to the world with a combination of praise and worship, poetry, and dance. The free program starts at 7 pm at the Antioch Church of Long Beach, 1535 Gundry.

Crazy Funny

Attention Deficit, an improv comedy group, will perform at DiPiazza's on November 11 and December 2. Cover charge is $10. This place serves great pizza and showcases bands of every variety and ability, so it's good to see they've had a new topping

Frozen now opens this week at Alive

"Frozen", an emotional powerhouse of a play By Byrony Lavery, runs weekends from November 7 to November 21 at Alive Theatre. Tickets are $18, but there's a discount if you bring canned goods. Shows are presented at Immanuel Center for Conscious Living, 3215 E. Third Street. Friday, November 20 is pay what you can

The Storyteller Story

Finally getting around to organizing my dusty old photo collection, so I checked out Storyteller Productions down on Second Street. They do a lot of video to DVD transfer (I've got those too) and a nifty service where you can arrange photos and provide background music and they'll produce a CD with a cover illustation. Hmm, Christmas gifting possibilities. This company is also documenting personal stories of veterans for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project.

Speaking of Movies

The Center for Inspirational Living will be having a movie night at Bixby Village Clubhouse on November 7 at 7 pm. The movie is "Excuses Begone" with Wayne Dyer. The group, led by Rev. Patricia King, meets every Sunday at The Long Beach Playhouse at 10 am.

Historical Soc Screens Historical Docs

The Historical Societety of Long Beach will be screening award-winning documentaries this month. Many cover events of U.S. historical interest, like "The Plow That Broke the Plains" (1936) which involves the droughts that caused the Dust Bowl fiasco of the 1930s (screens Nov. 7), and some are more international scope like Sugihara Conspiracy of Kindness (2000) which tells of a Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jewish people from Nazi imprisonment (screens Nov. 21). My pick is "Garbage Warriors (2008) where environmentalists use recycled materials to produce energy (screens Nov 14). Screenings begin at 6 pm and tickets cost $10 for nonmembers.

Too Much, the (Big Red) Magic Bus on Broadway

On Thursday, November 19, from 6 pm to 10 pm, the Big Red Bus will cruise down Broadway highlighting small businesses along the way with lots of shopping opportunities, sponsored by On Broadway Merchant Association. Tickets cost $5, and buses leave from Paradise Cafe, 1800 East Broadway. The Big Red Bus must be getting popular, I noticed there's two double deckers now parked down at PCH and Westminster.

Still Writing after all these months

Just when you thought I'd given up fiction, or more accurately, just when I thought I'd given up fiction, I went out and sharpened a few pencils and I'm back in business. A few websites of interest to other would-be writers like me: Backspace has tons of motivating and informative articles for free, plus access to to discussion forums for $40 a year; Authonomy is developed by HarperCollins editors for writers to create a profile and get feedback on their writing; Writers Digest has a free e-newsletter, tons or articles and blogs as well as an events calendar and hot markets.

Saving Water Rocks

Long Beach Water Department has partnered with the Rock Club to come up with an innovative program to reach out to young adults in the effort to conserve our precious and still dwindling water supply. They'll support several up and coming musicians at Wilson High School as they compose and practice songs that promote wise water use. The group's performances will be evaluated and the top picks will perform at Wilson High School on November 21 from noon to 4 pm. Tickets are $9 at the door and be sure to bring blankets or lawn chairs for the outdoor concert.

Nothing Fishy about this Tuna Room

No website yet but Luis Pinel has opened up the exhibits of the Tuna Room (on the second floor of the Omelet Inn at 301 Pine Avenue) to the public. Dedicated to documenting the tuna industry, the room has phtos, licences, maps, nets, and other artifacts including a diver's suit. Besides being a huge port, Long Beach was once home to the Starkist tuna cannery before it moved to Ecuador.

Americans for the Arts--You Bet!

Here's a nifty organization I never heard about before today. Americans for the Arts is an advocacy group that advocates at the state and national level for funding and legislation in support of the arts, often linked to the arts in education. They have legislative updates and a database of voting records as well as a link to easily access newspaper websites to write letters to the editor. There's also a job bank, but you may have to become a member to use it.

2012: A different perspective

Contrary to the blockbuster disaster movie that will be released next week, many people see December 21, 2012 as a dimensional shift rather than a catastrophic event. The Long Beach spore (that's what they call it in the website, honest) of Evolver.net will "explore the 2012 enigma through music, dance, art, film and discussion on November 11 from 8 pm to 11:30 pm at Pollen (1332 Gladys). Admission is $7 and enter through the alley. Parking is limited, so bike or bus if possible.

Help a Garden and Help Yourself

The Wrigley Garden, a community gardenwhose mission is to transform a blighted neighborhood, is holding a plant sale this Saturday from 9 am to noon at 1950 and 1960 Henderson Avenue. They're offering seedlings, seeds and ornamental plants as well as some yummy bake sale items like apple muffins. All proceeds will benefit the garden.

Celtic Music Concert this Saturday

Grace First Presbyterian Church will feature Celtic fiddler Jamie Laval and guitarist Zac Leger in its Grace First Concert Series. The performance begins at 7:30 pm Saturday night and a free will donation is appreciated. Laval has won rave reviews all over the country and is considered one of the premier Scottish fiddlers around today.

28 years of Gondola Getaways? That's amore!

The recent issue of Westways has a nice half-page interview with Mike O'Toole, who founded Gondola Getaways way back in 1981 in the canals of Naples (in Long Beach not Italy). He started with one boat and now has 10 as well as 30 gondoliers on staff. He says that December is the busiest time, but many people like the romantic solitude of the winter months when they can snuggle under blankets.It costs two people $75 for an hour cruise, and if you're lucky you might even get a singing gondolier.

Hapa Napa

As far as I know, there are no wineries here in Long Beach, but there are lots of opportunities to savor the grape-- halfway, or hapa as the Hawaiians say, to Napa. The granddaddy of them all has to be Morry's of Naples with its "backroom" wine lounge. Putting a new spin of the old wine bottle is WineShop at Home, locally offered locally by Kristine Kennedy Hammond, which hosts wine tastings in people's homes, wine consulting for big events, and discounts for large quantity orders.

San Antonio Winery has a tasiting room near downtown Los Angeles. Malibu boasts three wineries--Cornell Winery & Tasting Room, Malibu Family Wines and Rosenthal Estate Wines. To the east, there's Joseph Filippi Winery in Rancho Cucamonga (free tastings on Tuesdays) and Galleano Winery in Mira Loma. To the south, Temecula is home to Baily Vineyard & Winery, Callaway Vineyard & Winery, Leonesse Cellars, Mount Palomar Winery, and Ponte Family Estate Wines to name a few. Temecula Valley Winegrowers lists the more than 20 wineries in that area.