California

10 Most Shark Infested Beaches in the World Scared of sharks? Find out whether or not you'll want to get in the water on your next ocean vacation by checking out the top 10 most shark infested beaches in the world.	Growing Up and Sightseeing in San Francisco - California, USA David Terr feels fortunate to have grown up in exciting and beautiful San Francisco.

A Giant of Good Karma - California, USA Panic invaded Kaitlin Mills when she saw the tall man and heard what he wanted.	Finding a Good Beignet in L.A. - California, USA Sample various beignets with Rachel Salhi in Los Angeles. They're popping up on menus from casual coffee shops to top-notch restaurants. Some you may not recognize.
Facing Death - California, USA Jeff Roller considers himself lucky to have survived his near death experience - the memories of a great trip, plus the new perspective he gained.	California From On High - USA After three, almost four tries, Rex Crum sees California from a different perspective - 120 miles an hour, straight down.
Romantic San Francisco, Whatever the Weather - California, USA Jane Cassie agrees with George Sterling's description of San Francisco, as "The cool, grey city of love".	A Weekend at California’s Bullfighting School - USA The bullfighting academy attracts two sorts of serious students: the romanticists and the thrillseekers. Tiffany Owens is neither, but she learned that the sport is harder than it looks.
Premonition - California, USA Mike Altschule senses "something" based on past travel experiences.	Confessions of a Therme Addict - Harbin Hot Springs, Middletown, California, USA Mia McCroskey slips into a warm pool and out of her swimsuit at a northern California hot springs.

Failure at the Lake - Sierra Nevada, California, USA Only with time do we know when to jump in the lake, as Eric D. Lehman discovered.	Santa Monica, California - USA Nan Fagan wouldn't spend her vacation at any other place than Santa Monica. Read why.
The Flavors of San Francisco’s Clement Street - California, USA Cindy Meyers suggests escaping the tourists who throng the streets of San Francisco's Chinatown with a visit to Clement Street in The Richmond District. From dim sum to hot pot, Turkish mezes t	A Great Hotel in the Heart of the Historic District of Monterey, California - Monterey, California, USA Norm Goldman and Lily Azerad-Goldman recommend the Hotel Pacific - if you are looking for a unique hotel in the heart of historic Monterey.
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley: A Unique Romantic Getaway - Santa Cruz, California, USA Norm Goldman and Lily Azerad-Goldman review one beautiful hotel, near Silicon Valley and close to the beaches of Santa Cruz.	Foresta Fosters: The Ideal Yosemite Experience - Yosemite National Park, California, USA For Leah Etling, the perfect late fall trip to Yosemite begins with accomodations slightly off the beaten path.
A Pleasant Surprise Minutes from Monterey, California - Marina, California, USA If you are looking for a unique resort situated in Sand Dunes, Norm Goldman and Lily Azerad-Goldman suggest you check out the Marina Dunes Resort.	Romantic Hotel Valencia - San Jose, California, USA Norm Goldman and Lily Azerad-Goldman think a lot of the Hotel Valencia in San Jose, California. Here's why.

Moss Landing and The Captain's Inn - Moss Landing, California, USA The tiny hamlet of Moss Landing, California, is a short drive from Monterey, yet it is a world away. Here you will find the Captain's Inn, where the owners have used their imagination to create a	Cow Palace Blues, As Told by Bobby Callahan to Sean O'Reilly - San Francisco, California, USA This true story was told by Bobby Callahan to Sean O'Reilly a number of years ago. It gives a unique insight into the world of dog fighting.