California Penny Saver

From the redwood forests to the beaches of the southern coast, California has earned the nickname The Golden State. Home to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, San Francisco Bay, the bountiful central valley and hundreds of miles of Pacific shoreline, California is home to over 33 million people, with most residents living within several miles of the coast.

Southern California enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Combined with little rain and lots of sunshine, the area has been a mecca for settlers and natives peoples for thousands of years. From the shores of Malibu to the cliffs of Palos Verde, the ocean is a natural attraction for visitors and residents alike. Seaside panoramas of the Malibu coastline detail the natural and rugged beauty of this coastal landmark. Home to Hollywood stars and celebrities, Malibu is the place to see and be seen.

A shining jewel by the bay, San Francisco, California treats visitors and residents to skyline views found nowhere else. Modern skyscrapers, large urban parks, cultural diversity and great sports teams make San Francisco one of the world's great cities.

The city is nestled in the hills along parallel valleys providing picturesque views from the sparkling Pacific Ocean and the beauty of the San Francisco Bay to the cities many hills and eclectic architecture.

Millions of tourists flock to the Bay Area every year to visit such world famous places as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and Chinatown. The famous street cars still run up and down Market Street providing a glimpse of how San Franciscans got around before the age of rapid mass transit.

Los Angeles, California has an extraordinary history unlike any city in the world. No trip to Los Angeles is complete without a walk down the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On a stroll down the sidewalk, visitors are treated to tributes to the stars of entertainment both past and present. Running from storied Sunset Boulevard past Laurel Canyon Boulevard, the street is home to many Hollywood landmarks including the world famous Grauman's Chinese Theater, Capital Records Tower and Bob Hope Square at the corner of Hollywood and Vine.