The San Francisco and Bay Area
Central California is perhaps the most diverse area of the state. Made of the San Francisco and Bay Area, Central Coast, Central Valley, Gold Country, and High Sierra Region, the range in climate, geography, and culture make it quite a dynamic place to visit. The San Francisco Bay Area remains a true melting pot for the West Coast. From Chinatown to the Haight-Ashbury district to the South of Market area, with its dot com survivors, one can experience so much in a day-trip to the city. Visit Alcatraz Island to see where famous criminals like Al Capone were housed in the once-heralded “inescapable prison”. Before heading south to Santa Clara and Santa Cruz, be sure to check out the Golden Gate Bridge. You don’t have to be in a car to traverse this bridge. This attraction offers shopping, biking and walking lanes, and much more! While driving southbound, be sure to stop and take a walk down the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Known for its ice cream and old-fashioned roller coaster, it’s a great place to sightsee and people-watch, too! Be sure not to leave this region, without taking a drive to Napa Valley, California’s famous wine region. Taste full flavored chardonnays and visit some of the state’s most famous wineries like Sterling Vineyards and Rutherford. The Central Coast is a largely unpopulated strip of the shoreline with lavish resorts and spas and agricultural communities to the east. In Oxnard, take a stroll down their timeless streets to view Colonial-style homes from the 1900’s that are on the National Register of Historic Places. For those interested in learning about plants and animals indigenous to California, a suggested destination is Channel Islands National Park. Visitors participating in whale watching cruises can view the islands of Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, San Miguel, Santa Rosa, and Anacapa. Over 2,000 species of plants and animals can be viewed just by visiting this chain of eight islands. This region of California is the perfect place for a peaceful getaway full of history, culture, and natural beauty. |
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