Vista is a city of about 100,000 residents located 15 miles inland from the iconic Pacific coast towns of Carlsbad and Oceanside. It’s also relatively equidistant between Los Angeles to the north and San Diego to the south. For those who’d rather not fight Southern California’s notorious traffic, there’s plenty to do within city limits. …
Like many of California’s coastal cities and towns, San Leandro was first explored by Spanish missionaries who came in the mid-18th century intent on spreading Catholicism. San Leandro is located in Alameda County and had a population of about 90,000 residents at the time of the last census. The city boasts a mild year-round climate …
Hawthorne is a city of about 85,000 residents located in the southwestern portion of Los Angeles County. It’s conveniently located between many of Southern California’s largest interstate highways, giving visitors easy access to the abundant attractions found in the area. Hawthorne is just a few minutes inland from many of the area’s most amazing beaches …
Paradise is how many describe the coastal city of Newport Beach. This small city situated in Orange County, California, is the perfect mix of sophistication and laid-back beach culture. People come to Newport Beach mostly for the sunny weather, the sandy beaches, and the beautiful views that include spectacular sunsets in the evenings. There are …
There are many nice areas just outside of Los Angeles that offer a quieter, more relaxing experience away from the hustle and bustle but are also close enough to everything the city has to offer. One of those areas is South Gate, which is a suburb of Los Angeles. In fact, Azalea City (as it’s …
Tracy may be the second most populated city in San Joaquin County, but it’s still smaller than other larger centres in the region. That’s why it’s the perfect base for your next adventure in Northern California. Tracy is part of the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland Statistical Area and is considered an extension of the greater Bay …
Whittier is a small city of about 87,000 people situated in Los Angeles County, California. Although it’s officially considered a suburb of the city of Los Angeles, Whittier has a small-town atmosphere, despite being only 12 miles from the city. Whittier has all the services of a big city, is conveniently situated 15 miles from …
Located on the eastern edge of the greater San Francisco metropolitan area, Livermore is a city of about 85,000 residents that’s particularly well-known for its large national laboratory. The city sits along the I-580 corridor that connects San Francisco and Oakland to the west and north to the state’s Central Valley and inland cities like …
This little town on the eastern ridge of the Connecticut Valley has a long farming heritage. At the Somers Historic District on main street are gorgeous 19th-century houses built by fruit and tobacco farmers. Even now there are lots of farms in the area growing pick-your-own apples and berries. The well-rated schools, safe streets and …
An hour out of Manhattan, this town in prosperous Fairfield County has one of the highest median family incomes in the United States. New Canaan wields real artistic and architectural clout: The feted sculptor Solon Borglum settled here in the early 20th century, and the prestigious Silvermine Arts Center is a product of the colony …