Los Angeles or the City of Angels, as it’s known, seems very familiar to visitors even before they get there. It is the setting for so many movies and television shows. Basking in the Californian sunshine, it’s the home of numerous celebrities and is the hub of the movie and TV industry. There are [...]
Hollywood has produced many memorable movies, through the major studios. We are all familiar with their logos. The industry began in the early 1900s and developed through the star system. The Universal Studio has always been a big player and has contributed award winning films and some iconic stars. It was founded by a [...]
Anyone who has every dreamed of taking a nice holiday to a beautiful city will want to explore his options. The wonderful thing is that this exploration requires little more than a quick browse around the World Wide Web. For example, I spent less than an hour online and I found the perfect Santa [...]
The southern Californian coast has many fine beaches and attractions. San Diego, California is the second largest city in the state and it’s mild climate and outdoor lifestyle appeals to many tourists. Sea World in San Diego is a much frequented theme park, with two roller coasters and two water rides. Animals on show [...]
Away from the frenetic pace of cities such as Los Angeles, Modesto, California has developed as a bedroom community in recent years. The town started life as an Old West town with something of a wild reputation! Today, the local authorities are keen to extend the hand of friendship to the world and there [...]
When we think of California most of us typically picture sunny skies, beaches and palm trees. I do not. I picture a hilly landscape filled with grapevines. The hills are embraced with wineries filled with the finest wines available in the United States. Of course, I’m thinking about Napa Valley. Finding a nice [...]
The oil industry and agriculture are the main economic concerns of Bakersfield, California. There are high yielding oil fields in the area and oil refining is important for the city. It’s also known for it’s carrot crop and other crops that include cotton, almonds, grapes and garlic. The city is the county seat for [...]
There are many interesting spots along the Pacific Coast, including Monterey Bay. Monterey, California was well known as an important center for the fishing industry up to the 1950s. Now, the old fishermen’s dwellings on Cannery Row are part of a tourist attraction, along with restaurants and shops. The city is also famous for [...]
Real estate in Orange County is very desirable and the residents of and visitors to Seal Beach, California appreciate the attractions and amenities there. The city was originally named Anaheim Landing, was altered to Bay City and adopted it’s current name in 1915. The population of over 24,000 includes the citizens of Leisure World, [...]
The surfing lifestyle and sunny climate of Orange County is well known and the city of Huntington Beach, California contributes greatly to the surfing culture. It is eight miles of beach attract many tourists and the pier, going from Main Street to the Pacific Ocean, is the largest of it’s kind on the West [...]
