If you ask a thousand Californians where the dividing line is between Northern and Southern California, you will probably get a thousand different answers. This question has been long debated in the Golden State. The … Read more
The State of California is an agriculture powerhouse that produces a large number of fruits and vegetables each year. Most notable are the various types of citrus fruits grown there, including oranges, lemons, limes, and … Read more
Nothing can ruin your vacation more than experiencing lousy weather or a natural disaster. On the East Coast, hurricanes are very common. Vacationers must plan their vacations and cruises around these massive storms. On the … Read more
If you are looking to make a move to California, you might be torn between the many great cities that dot the Golden Coast. Of course, the two giants at the top of the list … Read more
The San Francisco Symphony is one of the most famous symphony orchestras in the world. Their concerts are a highly recommended activity for people who enjoy classical music and the performing arts. It’s an excellent … Read more
San Francisco is a notoriously hilly city. Whether it’s the unbelievable zig-zag of Lombard Street or the wildly steep 31.5% grade of 22nd Street and Filbert Street, we know the Golden City to be a … Read more
Treasure Island sounds like a fascinating place – the name rings of riches, lush tropical greenery, perhaps some unique prize for the diligent searcher. Connected to Yerba Buena Island by a causeway, this one-square-mile island … Read more
Visitors to San Francisco will enjoy seeing the local marine life. The Bay Area hosts some of nature’s most amazing creations, and very few of them are quite so adorable and fun as the seal. … Read more
Alameda is one of San Francisco’s nearest neighbors. You can hop on a ferry in Alameda, enjoy a 20-minute ride across the water with some snacks, and debark near Fisherman’s Wharf in the city. Alameda … Read more
Among San Francisco’s most famous sights to see are the Painted Ladies. When we hear the words “Painted Ladies,” we might imagine some kind of body-art festival, or perhaps classical portraits of women by the … Read more
San Francisco is a gorgeous city that is often ensconced in fog. So persistent and pervasive is the fog that the locals have even given it a friendly nickname – Karl. But why is it … Read more
Life in the big city can be an amazing experience. Regrettably, it can also be an expensive one. Places like New York City and San Francisco are notorious for their exorbitant costs of living. But … Read more