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For three decades, desperate inmates dreamed of escaping this notorious prison; today’s fortunate visitors can come and go as they please!

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

Learn the story behind these beehive-shaped stonemasonry structures, which have been beautifully preserved in the Wildrose Canyon since the 1870s.

This mission in San Rafael, which still offers services, is an interesting destination to learn more about California’s religious history. 

Spend an afternoon wandering around this historic ethnic neighborhood, which is home to diverse restaurants, a thriving art scene and quirky grocery stores.

This tranquil spot tucked away in Golden Gate Park has been offering oriental-style refreshment to frazzled metropolitans for over a century.

As you walk along Rodeo Drive or explore its stately mansions, it is easy to see why celebrities continue to flock to this glamorous city in southern California.

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

Ride the old railway, admire the historic buildings and enjoy modern shopping and dining in this beautiful Gold Rush town.

Discover one of California’s most beautiful coastal cities, known for its fabulous aquarium and for being the setting for a famous John Steinbeck novel. 

A photo opportunity with a difference awaits you at this landmark building with a fascinating past.

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

A photo opportunity with a difference awaits you at this landmark building with a fascinating past.

A photo opportunity with a difference awaits you at this landmark building with a fascinating past.

Farmers markets, a multicultural culinary scene, stunning art deco architecture and an exciting zoo make Oakland a must-visit location for Bay area visitors. 

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

Home of the Summer of Love, flower power and the Grateful Dead in the ’60s, this neighborhood is still a San Francisco landmark rich with history. 

This famous shopping area is a magnet for fashionistas as well as a historic landmark of old San Francisco.

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

Home of the Summer of Love, flower power and the Grateful Dead in the ’60s, this neighborhood is still a San Francisco landmark rich with history. 

Go gold panning, admire historic architecture and explore fascinating museums in the capital of California, a city constructed on the funds from boomtown fortunes.

This tranquil spot tucked away in Golden Gate Park has been offering oriental-style refreshment to frazzled metropolitans for over a century.

From a vintage theater to a bustling downtown scene, discover the varied treasures of this city on the San Francisco Peninsula. 

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.