California Travel Tips
The American Dream has always flowed west, lured by the promises of California. Eureka! cried the gold miners in 1848 - I've found it. Eureka! cried naturalist John Muir and industrialist William Randolph Hearst. Eureka! cried Steve Jobs and Marilyn Monroe.
By many measures, California remains the biggest, most dynamic, most diverse, most forward-thinking state in the nation. Ask yourself where we'd be without the vacuum tube, personal computers, the Internet, Frisbees, fortune cookies, the seedless watermelon, McDonald's and Mickey Mouse.
Tips for Visiting Alcatraz
Written by Viator, August 2010
So you're in San Francisco and
you're looking to visit what the locals call “The Rock”. Anything you
need to know? In short, yes. Aside from its extensive history as a
military barracks, ...
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Top Day Trips from San Francisco
Written by Viator, August 2010
San Francisco is a beautiful town, yes, but one of its charms is its close proximity to the natural rolling countryside of the central Californian coast. So for those who have had enough of ...
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Kids Go Free!
Written by Viator, September 2012
The whole month of October, the entire family will be able to enjoy more activities together for less when kids go free! Starting October 1, one child per paying adult will have access to San ...
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VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood
Written by Viator, August 2011
Immerse yourself in a full day of moviemaking magic with your very own private guide as you discover the Universal Studios Hollywood the general public doesn’t get to see. On top of that, enjoy ...
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Palm Springs Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Someone says Palm Springs, I think sun, relaxation, golf. I should probably add to that list dramatic landscape, swimming, shopping and eating. Located in the Colorado Desert 100 miles southeast of ...
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Southern California Theme Parks
Written by Viator, August 2010
South California, and Anaheim in particular, is dotted with theme parks across a variety of genres. From the magical Disneyland to the world of water creatures at SeaWorld, there is something for ...
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Monterey and Carmel and the 17 miles between them
Written by Undercover American, Australie, October 2010
Drive between Monterey and Carmel on the scenic 17 mile drive and you will have to pay a toll but it's a spot worth paying a bit for. After all, the people who live there pay a lot more for these ...
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Mexico Pacific Shore Excursions
Written by Viator, April 2011
Adventures await you on your cruise down the Pacific Coast. From Californian ports in the north down to Acapulco on Mexico's southern coast, your boat is sure to dock at several of these must-see ...
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San Francisco Bay Cruises
Written by Viator, November 2010
Few city entrances are as grand as San Fran’s silvery Bay, and the often fog-draped 1937 Golden Gate Bridge is the waterway’s signature Art Deco crown. San Francisco’s pride and joy measures 12 miles ...
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Napa Top Wineries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Some of the most famous names in American wine are found in the Napa Valley. Domaine Chandon in Yountville produces fine sparkling wine. The Diamond Mountain and Spring Mountain districts are ...
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3 Days in Napa & Sonoma: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Napa Valley Wine Country is the premiere destination for wine enthusiasts in the United States with an unrivaled history of quality wine making. Napa and Sonoma make up California's most ...
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Sonoma Top Wineries
Written by Viator, August 2010
If you love wine, you won't want to miss the chance to visit the famous Sonoma Valley wineries on a day trip from San Francisco. Along with nearby Napa Valley, Sonoma has developed a reputation for ...
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3 Days in San Francisco: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
A lot is said about San Francisco, both by visitors and locals alike. Foreigners often dub it "the most European" city in America. W.H. Taft called it "the city that knows how," ...
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Movie Star & Celebrity Homes
Written by Viator, August 2010
Are you a local who has never seen a movie star in the flesh? Are you passing through Los Angeles eager to see where your favorite movie stars live, work, shop and play? Either way you're probably ...
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3 Days in San Diego: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
While Los Angeles has Hollywood and star-appeal, San Diego is Southern California at its big-city finest. America's gateway to Mexico, San Diego lies at the end of miles and miles of sandy coastline ...
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