Since the start of the 20th century, people have flocked to Anaheim for its climate, fertile soil and cultural landscape, all of which have helped to make this city a jewel in the crown of Southern California. (continue...)
A hub for arts and entertainment in the Lower San Joaquin Valley of California, Bakersfield is a diverse and active city that boasts numerous recreational and sporting experiences, interesting cultural and historical venues and (continue...)
Between Los Angeles and San
Francisco on the Pacific Ocean lies the California Central Coast. The cities and townships here are well known, and their names—Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, Big Sur—invoke thoughts of the Spanish influence that settled the area (continue...)
The High Sierra of California is well known and is a popular destination for visitors, particularly campers, hikers and lovers of the outdoors. The High Sierra appeals to those looking for fresh air, exercise and a simpler lifestyle for a while (continue...)
Fresno is the urban hub of Central California's rural San Joaquin Valley. The gateway to three National Parks, it is also a thriving metropolis that is among the fastest growing in the United States. (continue...)
Lake Tahoe is a phenomenon created by nature and nurtured by time and politics. Incredible physical characteristics have been discovered and also written about the
lake and surrounding terrain. Add the political decision to divide the lake in two (continue...)
South from the metropolis that is Los Angeles sits a city rich in diversity and overflowing with hospitality. The city remains in the fore among Californian Coastal stops and is now the fifth largest city in California and among the fifty largest cities in the United States. (continue...)
Perhaps nowhere else in the world belongs to the world like Los Angeles. Of course this is cultivated by L.A.'s position as the epicenter of the world movie and television industry. It seems that almost the whole universe is intimate with Los Angeles (continue...)
Glorious sunsets, cloudless skies, rolling surf and golden sand; alone, these elements add up to paradise. Monterey, California, has all of these assets and more. Offshore, the National Marine Sanctuary hosts whales, otters and other sea creatures, and inland the area offers phenomenal views of vineyards, adobe homes and historical sights. (continue...)
California is famous around the world for many things: the movie industry, theme parks and a wild-west reputation for everything from social programs to the environment. This fame is bolstered by a long-standing commitment to hospitality (continue...)
Northern California may be part of the great state of California, but the realities of this area are worlds away from the traditional images of sunshine, Hollywood glamour, or even from the unique microculture of nearby San Francisco. (continue...)
Warm temperatures, world-class arts and entertainment, specialty restaurants and an abundance of recreational activities all describe the vibrant city of Oakland. (continue...)
Over 150 years ago one of the largest human migrations in history occurred when gold was discovered just outside of Sacramento in northern California. To this day, people continue to migrate to Sacramento, the State's capital, not to pan for gold, but to experience this unique environment. (continue...)
In stark contrast to the frenetic pace of its neighbors to the north—San Francisco and the Bay Area and Los Angeles, San Diego is much less hectic. San Diego always has the ambience of a resort, even though it also has a very large military presence (continue...)
The very thought of San Francisco brings up a myriad of images, even for those who have never been fortunate to visit this magical city. There is the image of San Francisco's history, as the final point in the long journey west, a city that began (continue...)
The heart of the Silicon Valley, San Jose is one of the largest cities in California. While innovative companies such as Cisco Systems, IBM, Adobe and Hitachi are major employers here, there is much more to San Jose than the technology industry. (continue...)
With a name like Santa Ana, the Spanish influence on one of the largest cities in Orange County is obvious. Home to over a quarter million Hispanic people, Santa Ana boasts a unique Spanish-American culture that is reflected in the city’s shops, restaurants, markets and traditions. (continue...)
Blessed with more than 340 sunny days a year, 3.5 mi (5.6 km) of sandy coastline, world-class dining and popular shops, Santa Monica, California offers visitors a brilliant sun-kissed getaway. Located on the Pacific Ocean coast, this seaside community is the perfect base for both leisure and business travelers seeking (continue...)
Stockton, California, is known for its vibrant arts scene and colorful history that stems from the gold rush era during the mid 1800s. Gold seekers from around the world called Stockton home camp and many of them stayed long after the rush, helping to create the area's cultural diversity. Today the city offers tourists and residents a seemingly endless range of leisure and entertainment possibilities. (continue...)
Yosemite National Park is a California attraction and national landmark that has been millions of years in the making, culminating in a vast panorama of mountains and valleys that are unique not just in the United States, but the world over... (continue...)
