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Ernest Tufft

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Expertise

I am knowlegeable about most all parts of California, but am most knowlegeable about San Diego, San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas, Wine Country regions, North Coast, Yosemite, Mother Lode, Tahoe, and Central California.

Experience in the area

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

Organizations

I'm a gold star member at VirtualTourist.com.

Publications

Virtualtourist.com

Education/Credentials

I have a Master's degree in English, and have teacher's credentials for grades K through 12. I currently teach at the community college level.

Past/Present Clients

I have helped many visitors from all over the world appreciate the great state of California, and I have also helped Californians visit other parts of the world.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Rhonda	06/03/11	10	10	10
Dave	03/30/11	8	10	10	Some great ideas and contacts...we appreciate .....
Jennifer	02/22/11	10	10	10	Thanks for your suggestions !
Mary	02/11/11	9	8	10	The reply will definitely help us make .....
Rita	01/19/11	10	10	10	THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!! I really .....

Recent Answers from Ernest Tufft

2012-01-22 Redwood National Park:

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

2011-08-08 Our Visit to Yosemite/Carmel:

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

2011-07-13 San Diego:

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

2011-05-29 Photographic View of the Golden Gate Bridge:

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

2011-05-23 CA coast road trip:

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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