Zeum :: San Francisco, California

Opened in 1998 as part of an urban renewal projects in the South of Market area, Zeum, San Francisco’s Children’s Museum is a unique hands-on multimedia arts and technology museum for kids of all ages. The goal of Zeum is to teach how combining creativity, collaboration and communication can inspire new ideas and innovative solutions. Zeum is housed in an amazing 34,000 sq. ft. facility that was designed by acclaimed architect Adele Naude Santos. Each year it teaches and entertains over 250,000 visitors with features like technology studios, interactive activity stations, exhibit galleries, exhibition space and a 200 seat theater. The focus of the museum is on five core arts and media Read more

Hotel Nikko :: San Francisco, California

Nestled in bustling downtown San Francisco, the Hotel Nikko is a luxurious sanctuary in the heart of the city. With its great location, the Hotel Nikko is just a short walk from Moscone Center, the Powell Street cable cars, MOMA, and the financial district. It is also steps away from Union Square; packed with all the shopping, theaters, and dining that you could want. This Japanese owned hotel creates an amazing blend of Asian influences and modern conveniences that make it one of the premier luxury hotels in the area. The twenty five story hotel offers a variety of accommodations such as deluxe rooms as well as five different types of suites. It also is home to Read more

San Francisco Pride Festival :: California

The 1960s and 1970s were a time of great leaps in the Civil Rights Movement, but none as great as that in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) community. Much of the push for these changes came out of San Francisco, California. Since 1970, the San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration (commonly known as the San Francisco Pride Festival) has gathered together those of all levels of the Kinsey Scale. With their families and friends, those of the LGBT community come to celebrate their freedom and their love in the welcoming arms of the City of San Francisco. Read more

Madonna Inn :: San Luis Obispo, California

A truly distinctive lodging destination, the Madonna Inn offers unforgettable experiences within its 110 guest rooms, each with their own unique theme. Right smack in the middle between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the Madonna Inn offers fine dining, entertainment, unique overnight lodging, banquet rooms and much more. People from all over the world visit the Madonna Inn thanks to articles and television shows that have featured the hotel. Read more

Tournament of Roses Parade :: California

At the end of the 19th Century, not many people knew much about the state of California other than it was a great place to find your fortune in gold mining. Charles Holder set out to change all that when in 1889 he offered up a creative idea at a Pasadena Valley Hunt Club meeting. He wanted to tell the world about the wonderful, temperate, and beautiful place he lived. His suggestion spawned the first ever Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 1890. Read more

Ye Olde Kings Head :: Santa Monica

British ex-pats and wannabe Brits have found a home away from home at Ye Olde Kings Head in Santa Monica, California. Serving some of the best beers in town and offering up truly authentic British cuisine, Kings Head is a great little bar for those looking to relax with a pint and enjoy some down home cooking. Read more

Monterey Bay Aquarium :: Monterey

Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums and marine sanctuaries in the United States. Housed in what used to be a sardine cannery, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the finest examples of aquaculture and conservation in the world. Opened in 1984, its 550 different species of plants and animals are visited by nearly two million people a year. Read more

Coit Tower :: San Francisco

Coit Tower sits at the top of Telegraph Hill in San Francisco and provides you with one of the best viewpoints in the city. Built in 1933, the art deco tower was designed by architects Arthur Brown, Jr. and Henry Howard and is decorated with murals by 26 different artists. Read more