Majestic Redwood trees dominate Muir Woods, located just north of San Francisco in California.

San Francisco's iconic cable cars are a singular experience with a long history in the City by the Bay.

This aquarium in the beautiful Monterey Bay is one of the world's most prominent.

The Golden Gate NRA is a massive outdoor area just outside of San Francisco. Here you can pursue any outdoor activity.

Peanuts characters have become a bit of an industry in Santa Rosa and tracking them down is great fun for fans and the simply curious alike.

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is home to the oldest public Japanese garden in all of California, the Japanese Tea Garden.

Hayes Valley is full of chic boutiques and great little restaurants.

Opened in 2005 in its new building, the de Young Museum was established in 1894 and today has one of the best collections of art in the United States

Have you ever visited a castle in the United States? Well we do have one here and it is located at San Simeon, California. The Hearst Castle is a National Historic Landmark and was the home of William Randolph Hearst, a newspaper magnate.

Located in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, the Palace of Fine Arts is one place to visit on your way to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Fisherman's Wharf is the most popular attraction in San Francisco. Always busy, but well worth a visit, especially on a sunny day.

Located just north of the Sunset District you will find that the Golden Gate Park has something for young and old alike.

Angel Island State Park is home to my favorite hike in the San Francisco area. This state park is beautiful, with views of San Francisco and the surrounding areas. The hike itself is about 5 miles and covers beaches, forests, and gets you one of the most beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

A very popular outdoor destination in the San Francisco area, Angel Island is a favorite.

The Basilica di San Francisco is an architectural and artistic gem in Umbria.

Alcatraz Island, more commonly known as "The Rock", was the home of perhaps one of the most infamous state prisons in America.

A San Francisco attraction for over a century, the Conservatory of Flowers has seen many ups and downs throughout its history. Originally built in 1878, it has survived fires, boiler explosions and economic crises that threatened to end its existence.

Travel articles and news from around the web. Issue 24 of the eyeflare.com Great reads roundup.

Internet veterans Bob Diener and David Litman have launched new hotel rooms booking site www.getaroom.com which promises some outstanding savings on room rates.

With President Obama in the Oval Office and the previously very frosty foreign relations, and America's standing in the world, thawing up, it's time to celebrate for real this 4th of July!

In what's probably the best thing to happen for mileage award travel, American Airlines has effectively made their awards ticket one-way tickets.

San Francisco being the hippy / trendy place it is, there are thrift stores all over the place. Which, if you’re a visitor looking for Americana or just vintage threads, is a real boon

If you've booked your flights or are still planning to travel this Thanksgiving Weekend, here's some information to help you stay in the know and on time when you go

Budget airline Ryanair wants to offer flights to the U.S. for just £8 plus tax. The budget airline is preparing to buy cheap planes from struggling rivals for the service, which could start at the end of next year

Spanning from California's Highway 1 to cliff-hugging drives along the Tasmanian coast, sometimes the journey really is the destination. Book a flight and a nice rental car and go on one of these drives.