California: Good Views / Viewpoint
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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 »
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 »
Alcatraz
I've been to Alcatraz three times now and it gets better each time. The new audio tour is real good, the quality is amazing because the voices are real former prisoners and guards, and the Parks ... Continue Reading »
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island sits in the middle of the cold and windy San Francisco Bay, alone except for the pelicans and seagulls that chance to stop here. First used as a prison by the U.S. Army during the ... Continue Reading »
Pacific Coast Highway - Worth the Drive
True, the Pacific Coast Highway doesn’t belong to just Los Angeles , but if you happen to be in town, you must check it out. The 1 (as it’s familiarly known) cuts a line right along the ... Continue Reading »
Sailing in San Francisco Bay - beautiful!
If you have the time I'd highly recommend getting out on the bay for a sail. You can see beautiful sites like the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito and Angel Island. You can also get up close and ... Continue Reading »
SF's North Beach Area
I've heard people say that North Beach, in San Francisco, is too "touristy." Well, the reason there's a lot of tourists is that it's a fabulous place to walk around, so many great bars and ... Continue Reading »
The Best Beach in San Francisco
Hidden deep within the Presidio, Baker Beach is the best (and in my opinion the most beautiful) beach in San Francisco. It has a great view of the bridge and usually isn't too crowded. Beware though ... Continue Reading »
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