Sunny California is a state of contrasts, different corners of which can be completely different from each other. In addition to the climatic conditions that in this area have a run from desert hot hills to tropical forests with constant rains, California in its individual regions is extremely different both in living conditions and in the level of danger. Despite the high risks, thousands of people want to get into the state, because there really is something to see!
San Francisco: its dangers and beauties
The first item in the list of places to go is one of the most famous cities in the state (and the States) - San Francisco. In comparison with other, larger cities, San Francisco is distinguished by its color and architecture. The fourth largest settlement in California is almost completely surrounded by the sea, which is why there are many piers and piers from which you can go on a sea excursion, where you can buy souvenirs and admire the landscapes of the sunny city of Disco. You should also pay attention to the famous Golden Gate Bridge, which has become the hallmark of the city. Observation platforms near the bridge will allow you to admire the landscapes from Hollywood films with your own eyes.
In addition to the most beautiful landscapes, the traveler will have to look at the local numerous homeless and drug addicts who flooded the city. Unfortunately, many of them may not be harmless passers-by, which is why visitors should walk through the streets of the city with extreme caution and try to stay crowded and guarded by the police.
Silicon Valley
The territory that has gathered many small towns in Silicon Valley is called the Bay Area. You should go here to find out why the Valley became known to the whole world. The root cause of such popularity among them was the extremely high standard of living and safety of citizens. In contrast to San Francisco, the Valley can be called a benchmark, even though some areas are not entirely favorable. Architectural objects for the most part are one-story colorful houses, where representatives of various professions live: from hairdressers to IT specialists. The multinationality of the region will allow the traveler to get acquainted with the culture of each nation and try traditional Latin American, Asian and other dishes, because in the Valley there are many establishments with cuisines from different countries. For wine tasting lovers, California will offer a choice of thousands of varieties, because the state rightfully bears the title of one of the best wine regions on the planet.
A high standard of living is accompanied by high wages for the inhabitants of the Valley, and as a result, unreasonable prices, which for many tourists can cause shock. Prices are off the charts for everything:
- The cost of renting housing in the Valley starts from 250 thousand rubles per month. The top price figure can be in the tens of thousands of U.S. dollars;
- The average check for two people in a restaurant will cost $ 100 and above;
- Renting a car for travel costs from $ 1,000, and refueling will come out at $ 5 per gallon of gasoline.
For local residents, high prices are the norm, but a tourist with a limited supply of money will have to carefully distribute his funds.
California nature and its diversity
The climatic conditions of the western state are very diverse. If a traveler decides to drive throughout California, he will have to change his clothes several times for weather conditions! Here you can find yourself on a sunny beach, where the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, or get caught in a tropical rain in a bamboo grove, where you will not find any palm trees or heat.
