San Diego Old Town
The site of the first European settlement in California, San Diego Old Town, is a place rich in history. The bustling state park, where history mixes with entertainment, is one of San Diego’s most...
View ArticleHow to photograph Newport Beach
Motor yachts, sailboats, and villas define the public face of Newport Beach, North America’s richest city. Wealth is all that matters here. The servants, slipping through the backdoors, must have...
View ArticleGolden Gate Park: Stow Lake, Strawberry Hill, Botanical Garden
Stow Lake Footbridge Stow Lake, Strawberry Hill and the San Francisco Botanical Garden (Strybing Arboretum) are photogenic attractions inside the giant Golden Gate Park. Stow Lake surrounds Strawberry...
View ArticleStearns Wharf – Santa Barbara
The quaint coastal town of Santa Barbara with its palm lined beaches and mountain vistas is also known as the American Riviera. Stearns Wharf, California’s oldest working wharf, is a favorite tourist...
View ArticleA Walk through Time in San Francisco’s Presidio’s Main Post
Presidio Brick House Porch Unravel the history of San Francisco’s Presidio and take great photos on a self-guided walking tour of the Main Post, the heart of the Presidio. The former Spanish / Mexican...
View ArticleMission San Miguel Arcangel
Despite its convenient location along a well-traveled path, San Miguel Arcangel Mission is an often-overlooked photographic treasure. Due to recent earthquakes, the old mission used to be in a...
View ArticleSoledad Mission
Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad is the thirteenth California Mission. This very small mission does not receive the attention of its more famous sisters. It lies within the Salinas Valley...
View ArticleHow to photograph Fort Mason
Fort Mason roofs and Palace of Fine Arts Located on a small hilltop overlooking the entrance to San Francisco Bay, Fort Mason was the obvious choice for defensive fortifications. In the age of high...
View ArticleHow to photograph from Corona Heights Park
Corona Heights Park is the only place in San Francisco that offers a true 360 degree unobstructed vista. The former quarry does not show up in most guidebooks. Corona Heights is thus, mostly a local...
View ArticleHow to photograph Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay is a favorite getaway destination for the stressed-out San Francisco Bay area workforce. The town and its surrounding area offer everything you could possibly want to spend a few...
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