Founded in 1905, the city of Richmond in California is part of the eastern San Francisco Bay Area. As a result, you can expect many of the signature elements here that the Bay Area has come to represent, such as sun, surf, and pretty white sand. That said, with a population of just over 100,000 …
The charming city of Antioch is part of the East Bay San Francisco area and enjoys prime position sitting on the San Joaquin River. Antioch is known as the gateway to the California Delta which is also the section where the San Joaquin and the Sacramento Rivers join before flowing into the Pacific Ocean. As …
Temecula, in Temecula Valley, is known for being one of the jewels in California’s crown. The city sits in prime wine-making country and to that end much of the countryside around here is covered in gorgeous vineyards that are open to the public and can be toured if you want to know more about how …
The city of Norwalk started out as the original land of the Shoshonean Native American tribe. In the years that followed, Norwalk expanded as a result of its strategic location on the El Camino Real Trail and was named “North Walk”. In the present day Norwalk is a mainly a residential part of sunny California, …
Ventura, which sits between Ventura River and Santa Clara River also lies at the base of Mount Pinos, so with that in mind it is fair to say that you will literally be surrounded by stunning nature here. As if that wasn’t enough, Ventura is also located next to the Channel Islands, and has a …
Located in California’s Bay Area, Daly City is not one of the best known parts of the United States, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a whole host of hidden gems here waiting to be uncovered. Whether you like shopping, dining, or exploring the great outdoors, there is something for everyone to enjoy in …
Many people think of Hollywood when they think of the American movie industry, but actually a lot of the action happens a little further away in neighboring Burbank. Here you will find many ‘Hollywood’ production studios and movie lots, and the film industry has made Burbank its base since the 1920s. Burbank is a city …
There are plenty of enviable destination spots in California, but as the third largest of all 50 states, there are a ton of lesser known, out-of-the-way towns. In fact, the majority of California is comprised of small coastal towns and friendly neighbourhood places high up on the mountain. The Golden State has a natural and …
California is geographically diverse, with the Sierra Nevada, the Central Valley and the Mojave Desert making up for its main terrain. It is home to some of the largest trees in the world, beautiful wildlife and a long stretch of coastline, as well as being home to over 30,000 lakes and reservoirs. Some of California’s …
California has something to offer everyone. No matter where you are in the state, great beaches are never far away. If beaches are not your thing, skiing in the mountains is always an option. There is fresh produce available year round, and other than the traffic, you are never far away from, well, just about …