The Oakland Museum of California opened its doors in 1969 for the visitors. It is considered to be one of the most architecturally interesting museums in the country. It has an unique blend of galleries, patios, ponds and sculpture gardens. California is a diverse community. They arrange many special events, tours and educational programs that reaches this diverse audience. There is a café in the museum for refreshment of the visitors. At the museum store there are lots of gifts, children’s books and educational toys. The museum is easy to locate and easily accessible.

The main goal of this museum is to create an environment where visitors can learn about the history, environment, art and people of California in an interesting manner. The exhibitions and educational opportunities they create are responsive and meaningful to the people. People of all ages and backgrounds can learn from these experiences.

Contact Information
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street@ 10th St.
Oakland, California 94607
Phone- (510)238-2200

Hours of operation
Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
First Friday of each month open until 9 p.m.
Museum closed on these holidays:
New Years Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Admission
$8 for adults
$5 for seniors (65 and over)
$5 for students (youth and adults, with valid ID)
Children under the age of six are free
Free Second Sundays

For more information visit- http://www.museumca.org/

If you want a true San Francisco dining experience, Sinbad’s can give you what you are looking for. They are catering locals and visitors for over twenty eight years now. They are one of the most well known water front restaurants in San Francisco. Through the windows of this restaurant you can see the Treasure Island, the East Bay Hills and the Bay Bridge. It is the perfect place for a romantic dinner. Also great for a visit with your family and enjoy the exceptional service and delicious food.

The restaurant is located on Pier street and easy to find. If you visit at night, you will enjoy the view of the beautiful Bay Bridge by night. The bright lights on the bridge and the reflection on the water gives it an exceptional look. Inside the restaurant is not too fancy. Everything is neat and clean and makes you feel comfortable very quickly.

Once you step into the restaurant, you will be greeted by very experienced, knowledgeable and friendly waiters. They will have a casual conversation with you. Based on that little conversation they will give you suggestions for food that will make you think that they are mind readers. That is just the professional and experienced people in action.

Besides really delicious food, they have some great wine collection. The wine prices vary from $31 to $200. If you want to know more about the menu, they have the complete menu on their site.

Contact Information
Pier 2 Embarcadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone-(415)781-2555

Hours of Operation- 10:00 AM- 11:00PM Everyday

For more information visit here

River Creek Golf Course is almost an hour away from Fresno California. It is very close to the south entrance of the Yosemite park. You can in fact see the hills from the golf course. We all know that Yosemite park is famous for its beauty and challenge it offers to the visitors. River Creek Golf Course is no different.

If you are a nature lover, you will love this golf course. It covers an area of six thousand three hundred and four yards and it is a par 72. If you are not completely in the mood for the game, the surroundings surely catch your attention. And before you know it, you will be engaged into the game. A true golf lover cannot ignore the surrounding beauties and the challenging course for too long.

Besides golf the club offers banquet facilities. There is lodging facility nearby where you can stay overnight. They have a fully stocked pro shop where you will find any golf related items you may need. You can become a member if you want. There are lots of extra benefits for the members

Contact Information
41709 Rd 600
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
Phone-(559)683-5600
Fax-(559)683-5678

Rates
Adults(18-59) - $10 (9 holes), $18 (18 holes)
Seniors(60 & over)-$8 (9 holes), $14 (18 holes)
Juniors (17 and under)- $6 (9 holes), $10 (18 holes)
Golf carts(per person)- $6(9 holes), $12 (18 holes)
Twig light (after 2 pm)- $20 (with cart; 18 holes)

Range Balls
Small Bucket- $4
Medium Bucket- $6
X-Large Bucket- $10

For more information visit- http://www.rivercreekgolfcourse.com/golf/proto/rivercreekgolfcourse/index.htm

Once again, there will be a showdown of the very best freestyle motocross riders from all over the planet. This is going to be an exciting event as always. Last year’s event is considered to be the best event ever. This year America’s best Nate Adams, Todd Potter and Jeremy Stenberg will be there to present their very best tricks. Don’t count out Mat Rebaud, Tukituki Higashino or Andre Villa yet. Any of these guys are capable of showing some no handed flip, rock solid, superman flip or any new stunning moves to win over the judges.

The event will be in three rounds. In the first round twelve riders will engage in a head to head battle. There will be six runs with two riders each. The six riders then move into the next round, the semi finals. These six riders will be in a head to head battle. There will be three runs with two riders each. Then the three finalists will go head to head to decide the winner. With hundred thousand dollars in prize money at stake, only expect to see the very best from these champion riders.

Date
Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Time
7:30 PM

Location
LA County Fair, Pomona, California.
At the Fairplex in Pomona

Admission- $20

For tickets visit here

Yosemite National Park covers an area of over seven hundred and fifty thousand acres, which is more than 3000 kilometres. That means the park is almost the size of Rhode Islands. It is not only the largest but also one of the least fragmented habitats in California. It attracts more than three million visitors every year.

You can find at least seven hundred different species of plants in the park. Out of these seven hundred, at least hundred and sixty are very rare. The unique soil and atmosphere of the park make it possible for these plants to survive.

This big park has thousands of small lakes and ponds, over two thousand kilometres of streams, over thousand kilometres of hiking trail and over five hundred kilometres of road.

Yosemite Park has a Mediterranean climate, which means a cold and wet winter and hot dry summer. Due to unfavourable weather conditions the park is closed from late fall to spring.

You can get involved in lots of activities in the park area. Until early fall you can take multiple day backpack trips. Bikers can rent their bike in the Yosemite Valley. Rock Climbing is also a very popular here.

Contact Information
Park Head quarters
Yosemite Nation Park
PO Box 577
Yosemite, CA 95389
Phone-(209)372-0200
Fax-(209)372-0220
Email- yose_web_manager@nps.gov

For more information visit- http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm

If you want to experience something regular people don’t want, feel the cold winter weather in the middle of summer, you can go for hiking at Mt Shasta. This mountain is over four thousand meters high. Eight highest mountain in California. This mountain is a glacier and covered by snow all year round. This hiking involves risk and excitement. What type f risk? Hit by falling rocks, strike by lightning. Sounds impossible? Maybe that’s why this mountain is so attractive to the hikers.

The trail can cause a lot of dangers. This hike needs some skills. So it is better suited for the experienced hikers. The trail is extremely slippery. There are falling rocks everywhere. When you are going up, you can spot the rocks. But on the way down, you can be blindsided as the rocks are coming from behind.

This is a bit different than typical mountain hiking. There is no forest or trees. Not many creeks or water sources. In summer there might be a source at Helen Lake. But don’t take chances and carry enough water with you. At high altitude your body get s dehydrated fast.

You have to register at the trailhead. You can also camp there for free.

Address-
Cascade Range, Northern California

Main Route- Avalanche Gulch, South side
Admission- $20

For more information visit here

We all know how fast life in California can be. It is one of the fastest places in the whole world. Life is sometimes hectic and stressful. There is always an option to forget the busy life, have some delicious food, spend some time shopping and enjoy the artistic architectural beauty of old town California. Plaza del Pasado in old town San Diego bring back the memories of old times.

This plaza was founded in 1821. It is sitting at the heart of the Mexican pueblo. It gradually turned into a town. All the activities and the presentations of the local artisans are inspired by nineteenth century San Diego life. It gives a unique taste of old San Diego life to both tourists and the locals.

If you want to experience the past history and culture through the taste of food, this is the place to be in. Every restaurant have authentic menu choices. They have the largest collection of margaritas in the world. Shopping here is another unique experience. All the wares and articles you see here, you won’t find it anywhere else. Early this year they opened an artists corner where local artists can present their hand made crafts.

Contact Information-
Plaza del Pasado
2754 Calhoun Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone- (866)378-2943

For more information visit here

If you want the taste of homemade food without doing the cooking or washing the dishes, you can visit Cuca’s Mexican Food in Redlands, Highland or Rialto California. Taste some exotic Mexican food while you don’t have to worry about clean up or cooking. All the foods you are going to find in Cuca’s are authentic and invented by Cuca. Her talent made it possible for her to bring some original Mexican taste to us.

Of course you can find the Tacos, Burritos and other classic Mexican items. They Also serve hamburgers, dinner plates and have special offers for everyday of the week. They have a very loyal customer base. Which is a testament for the food and service quality. College students become a fan very quickly. And they stay loyal even after getting out of college. There are business travellers who find Cuca’s and had two meals a day everyday during their stay in California.

What are they all crazy about? Variety and taste. Cuca offers you more than ten items in the Taco family and almost eight different Burritos. All of them have one thing in common, their mouth watering taste. They also have dinner plates and daily specials which gives you a chance to have a filling meal within a budget.

Contact Information-

Cuca’s Mexican Food Restaurant
527 E. State Street
Redlands, California 92373
Phone- (909)335-9557

For more Information visit here

De Young first opened in 1895 at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco . It re opened in 2005 October and presents a huge collection of American arts form seventeenth to twentieth century. The museum has an amazing collection, a paradise for art lovers. It attracts visitors from around the globe.

You can learn about the murals from Teotihuacan . You can find out where they came from and every other detail that you want to know.

Maybe you want to see over thousand painting collections this museum has. These paintings are America’s finest.

If you are more interested in decorative art and sculpture, your interest is also covered. The museum recently acquire the great sculptor David Smith’s Zig V. Their collection is growing fast.

The museum has art collections from Sub-Saharan Africa. In their collection they have some of the oldest pieces. Among the featured items there are terracotta Yoruba and Makonde helmet mask collected from Nigeria and Mozambique respectively.

There are so many collections that cannot be listed here. You have to see this amazing collection to believe it.

Contact Information-
De Young
Golden Gate Park
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden drive
San Francisco, CA 94118

Phone- (415)750-3600[Information and Switchboard]
(415)750-3636 [Membership office]
(415)750-3642 [Museum Store]
Email- guestbook@famsf.org

For more information visit- http://www.famsf.org/

Sunset Beach is in Orange County California. It is to the Northwest of Huntington beach. It is specially famous among the surfers. But cannot ignore its spectacular view at the sunset. When the sun is going down, the unique mix of red, orange, purple and blue will blow your mind. You will forget for a moment that you are standing by the sea watching the sunset. It may feel like you are somewhere out of this planet experiencing something you have never done before. While it sounds like a lot of exaggeration, people who watched the sunset from California Sunset Beach know how true it is.

In many ways it is similar to the beaches of Hawaii. It is not a portrait of the other famous Hawaii sunset beach. They are different in their own beautiful ways. You will see lots of surfers, because they love this area. Wonderful environment for surfing specially in summer and fall. There are also lots of kite surfers to be seen.

For some it might be an extra attraction that this beach is close to a place where celebrities hang out. The area surrounding the beach has less than two thousand residents. And a little fun fact for you, none of these houses have mail box. They visit the centrally located post house for their mail.

Address
Sunset Beach
Orange County, California

Time - All year round

Map and driving directions