tourists's Articles
Asilomar, the Foggy, Deer Beach Where ...
When you visit the Monterey Bay and stay in cities -- Carmel, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Sand City and Monterey, don't expect fog, but don't be surprised if it creeps around. Do expect deer--they love the region and especially like to hang out and munch on grasses at Pacific Grove's Asilomar Beach.
For a deer experience, there are a number of hotels and resorts that nearly guarantee you'll see these animals. They're wild animals and should be left along, but you can use your camera to take memories home with you ...
An Inspired Venice – Canals, Pla...
Which Venice gets more tourists--the famed Venice, Italy or Venice, California? If you guessed the latter, you are right! Venice, California, like other cities around the U.S. and world that have been built and inspired by Venice, Italy, actually hosts nearly double the tourists in a single year that the original Italian city sees during that time (less than 3 million in Italy and more than 5 million in California.) Though Venice Beach, California has its charms, Italians chuckle at the comparison that the two cities 6,130 miles apart have ...
Calistoga, California’s 125 Year...
One chilly morning Alfred L. Tubbs spaded over and inspected the soil where he thought of planting estate vineyards, and soon he acquired 254 acres of rugged land just two miles north of Calistoga at the base of Mount Saint Helena. The soils were well drained, stony and loose - perfect for the vines he would plant, and the place he would name Chateau Montelena. When the estate vineyard was launched in 1882, Calistoga was just a twinkle in an eye, but soon would become the driving force and city ...



