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MashableDon't let the oil spill ruin your California beach vacation plansMashableThe California coast is a popular destination come summertime, and officials don't want a silly oil spill to scare tourists away this Memorial Day weekend. While image …

MashableTourism officials say oil spill shouldn't change travelers' California beach ...MashableThe California coast is a popular destination come summertime, and officials don't want a silly oil spill to scare tourists away this Memorial Day w …