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.
VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood
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 ... Continue Reading »
Street Fest Season Kicks Off in San Francisco
It wouldn't be San Francisco if this year's start into her street fair and festival season wasn't about celebrating diversity. The 12th annual HOW WEIRD STREET FAIRE on Sunday, May 1st , ... Continue Reading »
Southern California Theme Parks
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 ... Continue Reading »
Monterey and Carmel and the 17 miles between them
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 ... Continue Reading »
Top Day Trips from San Francisco
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 ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in San Francisco: Suggested Itineraries
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," ... Continue Reading »
Tips for Visiting Alcatraz
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, ... Continue Reading »
San Francisco Bay Cruises
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 ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Napa & Sonoma: Suggested Itineraries
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 ... Continue Reading »
Napa Top Wineries
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 ... Continue Reading »
Sonoma Top Wineries
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 ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in San Diego: Suggested Itineraries
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 ... Continue Reading »
Southern California Theme Parks from Anaheim
Nowhere in the world will you find such a wealth of great theme parks as in Southern California. And the good news is there’s fun for everyone, from toddlers to seniors. Want to see the best the ... Continue Reading »
Palm Springs Suggested Itineraries
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 ... Continue Reading »
Join the Food Truck Revolution!
Over the past three decades northern California has developed the arguably most diverse, progressive and ambitious dining scene in the country. As a pioneer of the New American Cuisine ... Continue Reading »
Want to share your own recommendation?
- Animal Park
- Beach
- Cultural Experience
- Film & Cinema
- Good for Families
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Holiday Activity
- Island
- Market
- Mountain
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- People Watching
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Popular with Locals
- Romantic
- Sailing
- Sporting Event
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Theater
- Tip - Dos & Don'ts
- Tip - General Travel
- Tip - Transport
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Town / City
- Viator Top Pick
- Walking/Hiking
- Winery
- Bar
- Bridge
- Festival
- Golfing
- Good for Honeymoons
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Horse Riding
- Live Music
- Monument - Historical
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Park / Garden
- Picnic Spot
- Pop Culture
- Restaurant
- Ruin - Modern
- Shore Excursions
- Street / Avenue
- Surcharges: Departure Tax
- Theme Park
- Tip - Family Travel
- Tip - Suggested Itineraries
- Tip - Weather
- Tip - When to Go
- Trail
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
- Zoo





