Curiosities in California

A total of 6 curiosities is found.

Fisherman's Wharf

San Francisco, United States

San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf is a world famous tourist attraction and a thriving and vibrant local neighborhood and commercial area. Home to world-class dining, shopping, hotels and endless entertainment opportunities, the Wharf is truly the...

Alcatraz

San Francisco, United States

Before Alcatraz was a prison in 1545 where, among many of prisoners over the years like Al Capone have been held, it was a military fort. Both the island and the surrounding bay is now a protected area. There are many tours catered to the island...

Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco, United States

Crossing the strait of the Golden Gate from San Francisco to the Marin headlands for 1.7 miles is the world-renowned Golden Gate Bridge, easily identified by its International Orange color. Opened in 1937, the bridge was built at a cost of $33...

Japantown | Nihonmachi

San Francisco, United States

Japantown / Nihonmachi The heart of Japantown is Japan Center, a five-acre complex of hotels, shops, theaters, sushi bars and restaurants at Post and Buchanan Streets. It is crowned by a five-tiered pagoda, a symbol of eternal peace. Locals call...