Mike Heavers - I make my home in LA, and have been hungrily devouring up the 'hoods, so my knowledge of LA and the surrounding area is pretty extensive as well.

Nanette - Orange County, with the beachs and Disneyland included, are areas I'm very familiar with since I've lived here for twenty years. I was born in nearby Los Angeles and spent the first half of my life there and am therefore familiar with most of it.

William A. Gordon - I am the author of "The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book," which covers celebrity homes and haunts; sites all around greater Los Angeles where movies and TV shows were filmed; infamous Hollywood scandals, murders, and suicides; and all kinds of offbeat sites where entertainment history was made.

Sharmila Mali - Los Angeles underground scene, trails for the Hollywood Sign, new restaurants that are cozy, great places to buy fresh organic, fruits and veggies, finding bargain deals in downtown L.A.'s fashion district, flower mart district.

Katie Ferris - I have lived in the Beach Cities area (Manhattan, Hermosa, Redondo, Palos Verdes) all my life and have given the "tour" to many of my out-of-town guests.

Andrea Cravan - Area of expertise: my neighborhood (Hollywood/Hancock Park), clubs & art scene, second-hand shopping for clothes and music, good bookstores, good Japanese, Thai and Cuban food, bars where U can drink for cheap and avoid the "industry" crowd and their cheesy Hollywood wannabes friends, places where you can commune with LA's large homeless population, hangouts for good-looking vegetarians who live in LA!

Karen Fulks - I love L.A.! Want to see art-murals, public art, museums, galleries? We've got it. Want to see the ocean, the desert, the mountains? We've got it. L.A. has everything you need and don't need. I have lots of L.A. links and lots of knowledge and resources.

Delara Adams - I lived and worked in LA. I started as a Production Assistant so I have intimate knowledge of the roads/travel time. My specific knowledge is the Valley (Burbank, Studio City, No Ho etc...) and because of my line of work I am familiar with hotels, car rental agencies and airline info. Plus, I can point you to a great restaurant or bar, even over the hill.

Mike Altschule - Ok, ok, ok, I know... LA is HUGE. I can briefly say that Los Angeles is much more than puttin on your party gear and hoppin in your convertable to try and rub elbows with the famous at The Standard. The bottom line is, we have something for everyone. Whatever your taste, whatever you are into (legal or not in most cases) you can find it here.

Alex Colin - I've lived in the LA area for 36 years and I'm pretty familiar with the clubs in town; I've spent alot of time surfskiing, sailing, hiking and biking here and in a pinch could tell ya where to get a good pizza and a pint.

Rita Zousel - Born & Raised in L.A. Specific interest is in the "Real L.A."; Skid Row Bars, Los Angeles Mountain Range day hikes, used clothing, books & housewares stores and L.A. taco truck dining. Lived in Santa Barbara for 3 years and Bakersfield for 7. Know insider info about the "Bakerfield Sound" movement (Buck, Merle.. etc). Know Tijuana, Mexico WELL.

John Andersen - I was born and raised in the L.A. area. Would be happy to give tips to anyone planning a visit.

Dawn A Dewitt - There are 5 youth hostels in Venice so it is easy to find a reasonable place to stay. And if you know the area there are plenty of small bars and taverns with reasonable prices on food and live music of all types for free. There are also several very nice upscale places if you want to splurge a little and possibly even run into a movie star.

Stacy Small - I live and work in Marina Del Rey and spend a good deal of time traveling around Southern California - LA, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills.

Olivia - I grew up in Central California, went to university in Malibu and am now working in Hollywood, so ask me anything about Los Angeles.

Tamara - Los Angeles: the city and surrounds - Hollywood, Santa Monica, Las Vegas. I also know about trips to San Francisco.

California

Kym Rusch - Lovely San Diego is a surfer's paradise on the ocean. I can offer what I know of it.

Marci Goodman - I am a native of San Diego and know not only all the tourist spots (uh, World Famous Zoo) but loads of cool places to check out views, have a picnic, take a drive or a hike, and of course, all the great pubs and dive bars. And if you happen to be a traveller with money, I can lead you to all the hot ($$$) spots, too.

Ron Gitt - Having completely traveled the entire CA coast from border to border, seeking out the best in beaches and oceanviews, I have settled oceanfront on the Wild Scenic Redwood coast, near the California-Oregon border.

Michael Shostak - I live in San Diego, and am right in the middle of the tourist area, so feel free to ask questions about the city.

Don Kanare - I'm living up at Lake Tahoe, so if you would like up to the minute info on ski conditions or activities at Tahoe, feel free to e-mail me.

Allyson - Have lived in California all my life, and now live on the central coast (Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Big Sur). My specialties are restaurants and local "insider" tips.

Fay Butler - I have lived in California all my life. I currently live in the Half Moon Bay/Santa Cruz area and could give a fresh tour layout for young adventurous travelers looking to do the more out-of-the-way type activities here.

Kathrine Vabo - If you have questions about the San Diego Area (including Tijuana, Mexico) I would be pleased to help you out. Transportation, accommodation, tours, attractions, entertainment etc for all budgets as well as immigration/border issues are just some of the things I might be able to help you out with.

Kristina - Santa Cruz is a place where everyone is in fashion and no outfit ever goes out of style. If you have ever seen the movie "The Lost Boys" then you have a good idea of what Santa Cruz looks like.

Mona Melanson - San Diego has been calling itself "America's Finest City" for over 10 years now. For the most part there is truth in advertising here. The city is very diverse and the newer immigrant communities are adding more and more wonderful restaurants and cultural activities for all to enjoy.

Paul Roben - My wife and I have spent some time backpacking, hiking, biking, climbing in many of the parks of western US including Joshua Tree, Sierras, Yosemite, Bryce, Zion, Capitol Reef, Anza Borrego, Lassen, Grand Canyon. We spend many weekends in Joshua Tree and the Sierras.

Letitia Morris - In So. Cal. the Anza Borrego desert and surrounding areas. Salton Sea for hiking, backpacking, camping. I'm a good resource for the solo do it yourselfers because I solo hike about 95% of time.

J. Street - I am very familiar with the wine country, including Napa and Sonoma counties. Contrary to the bed and breakfast propaganda people, there are many inexpensive alternatives for seeing the area.

Dani - Lots of grages (vineyards) and horses in the Santa Ynez Valley. 45 minutes above Santa Barbara, decent food, and a mighty fine brewery (Firestone Walker ale).

Juangrande - Been to 48 out of 50 states. Now living near Lake Tahoe.

Kirk - I grew up in So. Cal. and travelled through out Cali. I also have worked for the National Park Service.

Ronald Goodwin - Expert on Yosemite National Park, CA. Lived and hiked there for 5 years. Extensive knowledge of back country, places to stay, hike, eat and the surrounding areas.

Celine Petker - I grew up in southern California and can give visitors a lot of native insight from San Diego to San Luis Opispo (pretty much coastal only).

San Francisco

Justin Hay - After years of exploring some of the known and unknown areas of San Francisco and its surrounding region, I have aquired a 'Insiders' knowledge on the terrain and must see hotspots.

Herbert Lew - San Francisco native Chinese American, born and raised in San Francisco's North Beach and Chinatown area. Let me know if you have any questions on great Asian restaurants, stores, neighborhoods, places to check out.

Tristan Bettencourt - I am a fourth generation native of San Frnacisco, and I spend a lot of time exploring the city. Please ask me anything about the city or Northern California.

Lisa Bonnici - Currently I am living in San Francisco and feel like I can provide a plethora of information to travellers and locals alike.

Debra J. Sarver - San Francisco East Bay lifer. Know all the little ins and outs, especially of ethnic foods and interesting sites and things to do.

Sharon Walters - I am from the UK, have lived in the USA for 15 years, know the in's and outs of the Bay Area, Marin County Beaches, hiking, eating.

Margaret Levine - I am a native 3rd generation San Franciscan. I now live in Marin, but know the city quite well and can give you some great insights as well as insider tips. I have friends, in all walks of life so if I don't know, I will find out. I love meeting people and am a curious vagabond traveler myself.

Ken Vollmer - I am a walking tour guide for one of the hostels in San Francisco, so I know a lot of odd and fun bits about San Francisco history. I can also tell you which sights are worth going the extra mile for and which are craptastic tourist traps.

Stephanie Miehle - I grew up in the North Bay Area in Sonoma County but the town got too small so I crossed the Golden Gate and moved to San Francisco about five years ago. I have worked in the restaurant industry forever, all over the city and let me tell you, that is the best way to meet some of the most interesting folks this city has to offer.

Jake - I'd love to give tours free of charge to really anyone rolling through SF, with a special emphasis on pub crawls on the weekends.

Amy Scott - Originally from the east coast, I lived in Alameda (East Bay) from 1998 to 2001. I've lived in San Francisco's Mission district since 2001. I'm happy to give travel advice or meet up with travelers passing through the area. I'm well-versed on Mission taquerias, bars, and bookstores, and interesting things to do off the beaten path.

Preeta Raman - I would like to help with my experiences and ideas for the San Francisco Bay Area.

Mark E. Murphy - In the course of my work day I travel the length and width of San Francisco. For ten hours a day I am busy stopping by most of the attractions (parks, museums, theatres, the piers and wharfs). Hopefully I could be of some informational assistance to anyone planning to visit this beautiful place. A cabbie's work is never done!

Leslie Simpson - I have lived in the San Francisco bay area for 41 years. 2 years Monterey/Carmel, 10 years San Jose and 29 years in San Francisco. I have seen many changes in the area, but if you want to see the real neighborhoods I can give you the non-tourist and tourist places to go.

Rob - I reside 20 min south, on the peninsula, of San Francisco. Try to experience at least one new restaurant, play, exhibit, etc; a month. I am a construction manager so I travel the area extensively and thus am familiar with the area.

Kevin Ramsey - I am an avid backpacker, rock climber, sea kayaker, skier, mountaineer, and mountain biker. So if you need to know where to go or how to get there or who to adventure with, then I'm your man. I live in San Francisco, so my knowledge skews towards northern Cal and the outdoors organizations in and around this city.

Anabel Peterssen - I lived in San Francisco for many years and can answer questions regarding S.F., the wine country (Napa & Sonoma counties) and ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area.

Melquiades Cientosanos - Lived in San Francisco 8 years. Love to travel, and travel cheap.

California

Miwako - I've lived in Silicon Valley (an hour south of San Francisco, CA) for 6 years and could help people with general info.

Charlie Barrett - I know some of the best luxury hotel properties to the more modest B&Bs in central and south California, as well as where to dine in Hollywood.

Valita Robison - Central California is the richest agricultural area in the world. This part of California has many interesting sights and activities, from Pacific Ocean to mountains and farms. And be sure to enjoy our wonderful and reasonably priced Mexican restaurants.

Phoebe Beringer - I'm lucky enough to call the Napa Valley my home for the past 12 years. I can offer advice on restaurants, lodging, entertainment and, of course, winery visits.

Heather Hutchins - I live in the Yucca Valley, not very far from Joshua Tree National Park, and most of the backpackers and climbers end up getting rooms here in Yucca Valley. It's a tiny town, so on the surface it doesn't seem like there's much to be learned about it...Fortunately, I know the things to see and places to go that aren't listed in the National Park pamphlets.

Justine - Here in Sonoma county, just an hour north of San Francisco, we have awesome wineries and restaurants, kayaking on the Russian River, hiking through redwood groves, beautiful drives along the beach, and much more. Something for everyone - even with kids (I have two)!

Lisa Mann - I'm a freelance travel writer, living in Sonoma County. I'm happy to answer questions about Sonoma or Napa Counties (wine country north of San Francisco).

Colin Woolston - I've lived in and travelled California, mostly Northern CA, for the last four years. If anyone is looking for a good place to camp, party, eat, rest, or simply trying to figure out how to get there, let me know, and I'll give ya what I got.

Joe Ehrlich - I camp quite a bit, car camping that is. In public sites such as State Parks and Forest Service Campgrounds. If you are driving through, perhaps I can make some suggestions on which campgrounds to try.

Bobi - Santa Cruz is a coastal city flanked by redwood-filled mountains, home to a university and an amusement park beside the sea called "the Boardwalk."

Chris Seeley - I have lived in SoCal for 14+ years. I am very familiar with all of the backcountry in San Diego and most of the Natl. Forests around Los Angeles. In addition, I have made many forays up the coast to San Francisco and I know that part of Central California fairly well.

William Gargan - Chico is a little town full of life. We have the arts, we have the rednecks and we have the college students. So whatever your enjoyment is you can find it here in Chico.

Lynn O'Connor - Monterey, CA (also Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Big Sur). I've lived here for five years and love it! I'd like to steer people away from the tourist traps and tip them off to some really cool experiences.

Ira Estrin - I have lived here for many years and know much of the state - my specialty here is Yosemite Valley where I'm a rafting guide and photographic tour guide for small groups.

Holly Herr - In Rancho Cucamonga I feel we are in an ideal location. An hour drive in any direction will take you to either the desert, the mountains, the beach, or the heart of the big city. Ontario Intl' Airport is 15 minutes from my door.

Eli Scott - I know all there is to know about the mountains surrounding the LA Basin (San Gabriels, San Bernadinos, San Jacintos, and Santa Anas). I also know quite a bit about the eastern Sierras. And if I come across something I don't know I know lots of resources where I can find out what I need to know.

Robbie - I live in San Diego and take weekend trips to surrounding areas: Baja Mexico, Julian, Los Angeles, Big Bear, etc. My best insider info, would be San Diego, Pacific Beach and coast regions.

Michael and Candy Magoski - We know the California Desert like the back of our hands. From Anza Borrega north to Saline Valley and Beyond. Joshua Trees, Ghost Towns, Sand Dunes and Dry Lake Beds. We'll tell you which of the back roads is good. Also, we both know the wine business quite well and know all of California's Wine Country from years of touring, tasting and romping through vineyards.

Sol - I grew up in Auburn (Foothills of Northern California) and have spent much of that time on the ski slopes of the Lake Tahoe area. I also spent five years in Chico, CA where the infamous Chico State University resides. Currently, I live in Pacifica, which is right on the coast of the beautiful Pacific Ocean.