California is the land of dreams for many people. When we think of California, images of movie stars, palm trees and beaches comes to our minds. The  travel and tourism in California continues to boom as people vacation or move there to pursue their dreams. Where else in the world can one find sandy beaches, harsh deserts and majestic mountains all within a couple hundred miles. In addition, California's numerous man-made attractions give tourists endless options for entertainment. A California travel guide is a must for all those visiting this state to guarantee that you don't miss a major attraction, city or place that you have dreamed of visiting. Northern California is not as popular for tourists as the southern half, but visitors will find many attractions there as well. The beautiful city of San Francisco is one of the top places to visit. The "City by the Bay" features the famous Golden Gate Bridge, the former prison island of Alcatraz and a world-class seafood market with many interesting shops to explore.  Northern California travel is especially nice during the summer, when fresh ocean breezes keep the area much cooler than most of the state.