Whether you choose to begin one of your fun vacations from California or another state,
you will never run out of things to do and see. Tourism in America is WONDERFUL!
Our site will help you to enjoy it even more! If you're looking for lodging or
affordable vacation packages, this is the place. Our recent addition,
The Vacationer's Shopping Site could save you some time. You can find items such as cameras,
luggage, film or prepaid film developing to take with you to destinations like Mendocino or
San Francisco. Around the San Francisco Bay Area and points north, family fun comes in
natural settings; along the waterfront, in the mountains, or in the forests.
On the North Coast, don't miss California's coastal redwoods, the world's
tallest trees. View the redwoods from Humbolt State Park or drive the
Avenue of the Giants, a 31 mile stretch along Highway 101 - and in the far
north, Redwood National Park.
In San Francisco, catch a Powell-Hyde cable car for a decent to the Hyde
Street Pier, home of the largest fleet of historic ships. A stroll along
Fisherman's Warf leads to Pier 39, where many shops, a carousal, a colony
of sea lions, and a new aquarium await. From Pier 41, boats leave for a
trip to Alcatraz Island, site of the famous prison.
For playgrounds, paddleboats, and bike trails head for Golden Gate Park. The
California Academy of Sciences in the park, the Exploratorium in the Marina
District, and Sausalito's Bay Area Discovery Museum are treasures for kids.
All are loaded interactive exhibits.
The Wine Country, just north of San Francisco, can be an enriching
experience. Visit the pages for Napa, Sonoma, and
Mendocino Wine Country. No matter where you are in California's wine
country you can find great hotels and very special places to eat. Don't miss
seeing the incredible vineyards or stop in for a bit of wine tasting. Napa and
Sonoma are also not to be missed.
In Napa, located at the entrance to Napa Valley, you will discover the
Chateau Hotel combining warm country charm with big
city comfort and for a your appetite, Yoshi Shigi Japanese
Restaurant. North of Napa is the place to start your touring of the area's
fine wineries with Grgich Hills Winery and
The Grasier Winery, located in Calistoga. You might want to take a tour of the area
with Wine Country Jeep Tours.
The next stop on your tour is Santa Rosa. There you will find the luxury and tranquility of
The Flamingo Resort Hotel. For your dining pleasure, you must visit
The Shogun Japanese Restaurant, the "Best Japanese Restaurant in
Sonoma County." For a bird's eye view contact Aerostat Balloon Flights.
For excellent pricing on wine country wines stop by the Bottlebarn.
Further down the road is Healdsburg and The Dry Creek Inn,
conveniently located close to everything from wineries to their historic plaza.
The Western Boot Steak House has been a favorite since 1983. You can also enjoy the laid back
atmosphere of Catelli's The Rex. There are four stops on your tour of
the wineries, Johnson's Alexander Valley,
Foppiano Vineyards, Canyon Road Winery and
Trentadue Winery.
Next we come to Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley Inn, a Best Western
property. While in Sonoma you will find Ravenswood Winery and also
our personal favorite, The Sabastiani Winery, home of the largest wine storage barrel in the world! We so enjoyed their tour!
We continue on to Petaluma, home to the wrist wrestling championship and once the "chicken capital
of the world". There you can stay at the three diamond rated Quality Inn.
Their amenities include a modem friendly phone system and in room spas. You will enjoy the food
at Las Parrillas or Petaluma Pueblo Del Sol.
Located in near by Cotati you will also find Spiros Green Oaks Restaurant.
Spiro serves Greek, American and Italian food.
Finally we come to Rohnert Park and to The Good Nite Inn. While in
Rohnert Park you may want to sample the cuisine at The Confucius
Restaurant. Their menu includes Mandarine, Szecuan, as well as Hunan Cuisine at affordable prices.
In the nearby Gold Country, pan for gold, raft the white water, and relive
the Gold Rush days at Columbia State Historic Park and Coloma, the first
gold discovery site.
Across the State, where California meets Nevada, you will find the incredible lake
at Tahoe. Lake Tahoe boasts many fine hotels and restaurants and there's lots to do
no matter the season! The Ridgewood Inn,
located by the airport is a good choice if you're spending your time by the "Y".
If you're spending most of your time by Stateline,
The Viking Motor Lodge or The Royal Valhalla Motor Lodge
might be the better choice for you. When you get ready for some great food, check out
the menu at Marie Callender's Restaurant, and for the experience
of a lifetime see Lake Tahoe from high above in a hot air balloon from
Lake Tahoe Balloons.
East of Tahoe is the "Oasis in the Desert," Fallon, NV. It is the home of the Top Gun
military installation. There's plenty to keep you busy here from casinos including the
Holiday Inn Express and Stockman's Casino to horse back riding
at The Flying M Stables. If you want to stay some place more
quiet there's the Econolodge. David, the owner is a great guy and aims to please! Right
across the street from the Econolodge is the Que Pasa Restaurante.
If you're a history buff there's a neat museum filled with information about Fallon's past.
South along the coast lies Monterey Bay Aquarium. A new wing showcases
life in the open ocean. At Point Lobos State Reserve, you can hike and
watch sea lions, otters, and migrating whales. Farther south, near San
Simeon, tour Hearst Castle, perched above the Pacific.
You might want to worship with the people in Stockton at
Lighthouse Village who are missionary minded. Stockton is where you would catch
I-5 from San Francisco to points south. El Dorado
Bowl in Stockton provides safe family and senior recreation with real wood
lanes. You can preview the restaurant menu for a
pleasant meal as you continue down I-5.
Southern California
Treat the family to a Los Angeles - Orange County theme-park blowout:
Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. Just minutes from either are these
fine hotels, Peacock Suites,
Anaheim Ramada, Day's Inn Anaheim West and
Day's Inn Buena Park. North of Los Angeles your theme park blow out can continue with
Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain/Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.
Next take your pick of Los Angeles area museums: The California Museum of Science and Industry,
Los Angeles Children's Museum, George C. Page Museum of La Brea Discoveries (with finds
from the La Brea Tar Pits.), The Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum, or Museum of
Tolerance. The Creation Institute Museum in La Jolla will give you another
view of the Earth's beginning. Take a Wild West show and dinner at Wild Bill's or a banquet
with jousting knights at Medieval Times in Buena Park.
Within about a two hour's drive from Los Angeles, the beaches of San Diego, The
lakes and mountains of Big Bearor the
deserts of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley offer distinct terrains.
While in Big Bear you can quench your pallet at these restaurants.
Paoli's Italian Country Kitchen is located "In The Heart Of The Village."
The Cowboys Express Steak House features Summertime Lakeview Deck Seating. At
El Jacalito Mexican Food Restaurant you can get a free soft drink or coffee by mentioning that
you saw them here. There is a $2.50 breakfast special at Thelmas Twin Pine Restaurant.
For exceptional dining you may want to check out Blue Whale Lakeside Restaurant
or Captain's Anchorage Fine Dining. For Pizza there is
Pizza Mia.
If you're looking for a unique place to be married, you should talk to the people at
The Hitching Post Wedding Chapel. You can find lodging at
The Thundercloud Resort.
There is much to offer in the desert from The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and
The Living Desert to fine dining and resort living, golf and tennis. Check out our
Things To Do list for a look into the area's activities,
The Castle Fun Center or rent a motorcycle from Motorcycle Dealers.
You can look into taking a fishing trip through Fishing Opportunities.
In addition
there's are aviation services at Skyline Aviation or a hot air balloon ride
with Fantasy Balloon Flights. For that special occasion you there is
Affairs To Remember to help with the catering.
If you're looking for lodging, there's almost an endless number of places to stay. Here are a few.
The Royal Sun Inn, The San Lorenzo Inn,
The Musicland Hotel. Eateries seem to go on for ever. To name just a few,
The Wilde Goose, Mayo's Continental Cuisine
and Aldente Trattoria Toscana.
We sincerely hope that you enjoy browsing through our Virtual Vacation
Communities as you plan your next vacation anywhere along the California
Coast. We will be continually updating and adding to the site as we can.
We know you’ll find our information useful, please stay as long as you
please.
