Fun things to do in Santa Cruz? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Justice on Oct 14, 2009 - 21 answers

So, it looks like we will be going to be spending two weeks in August in the San Francisco area, specifically one week in Palo Alto and then one week in San Francisco. "We" encompasses myself, my wife, our 6 year old daughter and my mother-in-law, all visiting from the UK. None of us have been to California before. What should we do? [more inside]
posted by oclipa on Jun 18, 2009 - 23 answers

I have a free day in California I wasn't expecting. What can one man do today in, oh, 12 hours? I'm staying in Corona, but I'm willing to travel around and spend some money (up to $200 for argument's sake). [more inside]
posted by Green With You on Nov 15, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm visiting San Francisco for the first time on Friday. What should a New Yorker do in the Bay Area that will be especially exotic, relaxing, and fun? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Oct 1, 2008 - 31 answers

Help us get the best out of our Oakland exploration [more inside]
posted by mikoroshi on Jun 10, 2008 - 16 answers

Things to do in L.A./Santa Monica? [more inside]
posted by Robot Johnny on Sep 21, 2005 - 21 answers

First time visiting California - any tips on current events in LA, San Francisco October 5-15? [more inside]
posted by Grensgeval on Sep 16, 2005 - 14 answers

On Tuesday I'm going to find myself with five or six spare hours as I pass through Los Angeles. I haven't really seen L.A. before, so what should I do? What should I see? Where should I eat?

For what it's worth, my hotel will be near LAX on Highway 1.
posted by mrbula on Oct 16, 2004 - 13 answers