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I'm a fourth generation Californian and know the history, culture, and geography of the state very well. Born and raised in the Francisco Bay Area, I lived 8 years in San Diego, and now reside in Stockton, CA. I worked 6 years in the Napa/Sonoma wine industry. I have also traveled to 19 different countries, on all continents of the world except Australia and Antartica
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Good question, and unfortunately my advice may be dated. Crescent City is too far north, Eureka is a gritty working town. I would do some car camping, which can be very pleasant in summer. The Redwoods
Sorry if this is too late. The drive from Yosemite to San Luis Obispo takes you through the region where most of your produce and fruit are grown--the Great Central Valley, but there is little else to
Park the car downtown in the Gaslamp quarter and walk around for dining. Seaport Village, the USS Midway, the old ships at the embarcadero, and nightclubs of the Gas Lamp quarter are all attractions there
There are many places to take pics of the Golden Gate Bridge. On the San Francisco side, view from the Palace of the Legion of Honor and the Marin Headlands are my personal favorites. About.com has an
Jaime, Seven days is plenty of time to enjoy the coast of California. I think that you will want to drive right through the LA basin and begin at one of the south central beach cities, like Morro Bay

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