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Beaches of California (Part 5)


This is Dr Travelbest, where women can enjoy independent travel more. Can you explain why sulfur from hot springs is good for your skin? You asked me about the rotten egg smell. Episode special edition is on California Beaches from Los Angeles and Malibu (part 5) Today’s Lessons Learned- Soaked shoes and sneakers. Today’s travel Advice: Fly nonstop whenever possible.  #womentravel


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Caption: Malibu Beach, CA Show Notes Special Episode on California Beaches Los Angeles to Malibu (Part 5) Welcome to Dr. Mary Travelbest’s Independent Travel Guide. This is for those who travel, who want to travel, and especially for those who want to travel independently. I’ve been traveling independently since 1972 and soon to release a second guidebook on the Independent Travel Spectrum. Please share this podcast with your parents, loved ones and future travelers, so you make their trips the very best, like Travel-best! In this episode: The FAQ. Can you explain why sulfur from hot springs is good for your skin? You asked me about the rotten egg smell. Episode special edition is on California Beaches from Los Angeles and Malibu (part 5) Today’s Lessons Learned- Soaked shoes and sneakers Today’s travel Advice: Fly nonstop whenever possible. FAQ: How is sulfur good for skin as I travel? What does that rotten eggs smell mean? Answer: Hydrogen sulfide smells like rotten eggs. You may call it, “The Hot Springs Smell,” and it is ok for humans because it's natural. Not all hot springs have it to the same extent, there are some that don't have the hot springs smell at all. Sulfur helps dry out the surface of your skin to help absorb excess oil (sebum) that may contribute to acne breakouts. It also dries out dead skin cells to help unclog your pores. There are different varieties of sulfur, including green sulfur, white sulfur, and iron sulfur. Seek medical advice if you have further questions. • In Beitou, Taiwan Hot Springs, this was once the largest hot springs spa in Asia. • In Japan’s Hokkaido’s most popular spa town Hell Valley, black sulfur waters provide minerals to thermal bathers. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/jigokudani-hell-valley • Moccasin Springs in Hot Springs, South Dakota is a treat. https://www.moccasinsprings.com/ https://www.foxnews.com/health/sulfur-springs-to-soak-or-not-to-soak https://water-research.net/index.php/sulfur Today’s Episode special edition is on California Beaches from Los Angeles to Malibu (part 5) https://www.californiabeaches.com/restaurant/gladstones/ https://gladstones.com/ https://beaches.lacounty.gov/find-a-beach/ We will start with the Isadore B. Dockweiler State Beach, north of Manhattan Beach. https://beaches.lacounty.gov/dockweiler-beach/ It’s close to LAX, the largest airport in the region, so you will hear a lot of plane landings and takeoffs, but you’ll also find parking, showers, and plenty of beach activities like picnics, swimming and biking here. It’s managed by the county of Los Angeles, even though it’s a state beach of California. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=617 The next stop is Will Rogers State Beach, with sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling. Three miles of beach frontage makes for a large beach area in Los Angeles. There’s a bike path and walkway. There is limited access for disabled, but you can check on that for all parks: access@parks.ca.gov. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=625 access@parks.ca.gov Sunset Point Beach is next to the north, in Will Rogers State Park at the northern section. LA county beach. Pay to park. Guard at gate. Volleyball. $8 to 15 a day. Private homes. Private parking lot. Expensive. Fire damage nearby. The geography changes here a bit, and oceans are south facing instead of west. Topanga Co Beach is the first main beach in Malibu. You can swim, fish and scuba dive. Restrooms and showers. Las Tunas County beach is quieter, and you can fish or scuba dive easily. Fewer crowds are around, so enjoy that. Malibu Surfrider, a LA county beach has a lagoon and pier. 22 acres of wetlands, a mile of beach and fishing from the pier. Swimming is limited here. Park in the lot or on the street or take the bus. https://beaches.lacounty.gov/malibu-surfrider-beach/ Malibu Beaches a total of 21 miles of coastline. http://www.malibutimes.com/malibu_life/article_0b758974-30ee-11e3-8d50-0019bb2963f4.html Today’s Lessons Learned- Soaked sneakers My sneakers got soaked while traveling. My feet were unhappy. If your shoes get wet and you need to dry them out, unlace them and they will dry faster. One tip I learned later is to use a hair dryer. I should have bought a new pair of sneakers on that trip. That’s a souvenir I would have treasure with every step. Today’s travel Advice: Fly nonstop whenever possible. Take non-stop flights when you can. Always check in 24 hours in advance of your flights. Get to the airport 30 minutes before it’s suggested. You will cut your stress by a lot. Connect here Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram
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