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California has the largest manufacturing sector in the U.S., and is the center for the film and television industry.  Four of the nation’s largest cities are in California – Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco - although Sacramento, its capital, isn’t as large.  Los Angeles and San Francisco also house the state’s two international airports, which are among the busiest in the   More...

Alviso Adobe on the intersection of Piedmont Road and Calaveras Road.

 • Brandon's Restaurant, 1800 Barber Ln., (408) 570-5470. The award-winning Mediterranean and American cuisine features organic produce, free-farmed beef, game, and poultry, as well as fresh seafood daily. Menu highlights range from great steaks to imaginative salads, duck, and lettuce wraps. The wine list features the best California wines, from   More...

Lodging
 • The Ahwahnee, Ph: (559) 253-5635. 99 luxury hotel rooms and 24 cottages in Yosemite Valley. The lodge is a national historic landmark and the most upscale lodging in the park, with rooms on one side of the hotel facing Half Dome and the other side facing Yosemite Falls.   More...

Although they are individual national parks, Sequoia and Kings   More...

Lake Tahoe is a beautiful, crystal-clear blue lake nestled among mountain peaks. During the summer, boating, camping, and hiking are popular activities. Winter sports are popular during the colder months (December-April).

Lake Tahoe has been a tourist destination since   More...

You may hear different people say both wonderful and horrible things about the city. This is because the city is so large that it encompasses everything ranging from a large industrial area to extremely exclusive communities.

Long Beach is   More...