San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States

Explore Joseph Strauss’ masterpiece by going to the Golden Gate Bridge’s Welcome Center, then either walk the 1.7-mile expanse or rent a bicycle.

1375 E Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA

Nestled between 33rd street and Highway 101 you'll find a neighborhood steeped in Portuguese history, reflected in its cuisine and architecture.

3601 Lyon St
San Francisco, CA

It doesn't get more European than this. The Palace of Fine Arts is a Romanesque structure, surrounded by an idyllic pond populated by swans.

Chinatown

San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco's Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia (and the oldest in the US), including overflowing food stalls, dim sum restaurants, and mysterious-looking shops.

4045 St Helena Hwy
Calistoga, CA

Castello di Amorosa is a 13th century style Tuscan-castle winery, with furnishing and design chosen so visitors can experience an authentic Italian fortress while sipping vino.

650 Geary St
San Francisco, CA

Close your eyes in front of the Alcazar Theatre on Geary Street and you could almost be in Spain or Morocco. Built in 1917, the theatre is made up of incredible Byzantine arches and earthy terracotta.

San Francisco, CA

The Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States, located inside Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Normandy Village

Berkeley, California, United States

Step out of Berkeley and right into a French fairytale. Formerly known as Thornburg Village, this Spruce Street gem will transport you right to the cobblestoned streets of a French village. The buildings were designated a landmark by the City of Berkeley in 1983.