California Destination

All you need to know

• What are the standard current and electric outlets in the U.S?

  The standard current and electric outlets in the U.S are 110/120 volts. You may need a voltage converter for your appliances if the operate on 220/240 volts.

• What are some major vehicle renting companies in USA?

  Some major vehicle renting companies in USA are:

  • Advantage
  • Alamo Rent-A-Car
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
  • National
  • Payless
  • Thrifty
  • EagleRider
  • Harley-Davidson
  
  Most states have some sort of motorcyclist helmet law, so be sure to research such laws in advance. Vehicles are driven on the right side of the road and regular fuel (gas) is sold by the gallon (3.79 liters). Hitchhiking is illegal on the interstate highway and it is suggestible to watch out for deer when riding through rural areas.

• Some top music festivals that happen in California are:

  • Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, San Francisco
  • California Roots Music and Arts Festival, Monterey
  • Stagecoach, Indio
  • Joshua Tree Music Festival, Joshua Tree
  • Coachella, Indio
  

• What are the Tipping practices in USA?

  The tipping suggestions are:
  • Dining: 15-20 percent for a sit-down meal or 10 percent for a buffet
  • Bartenders: $1 per drink or 15-20 percent of tab
  • Hotel bell staff: $1-$2 per bag
  • Cab drivers: 10-18 percent of fare
  • Shuttle drivers: $1-$2 a bag
  • Hotel maid: $2-$5 per night
  • Parking valet: $3-$5 when picking up car
  • Tour guides: 10-20 percent, depending on their service
  • Spa treatments, hairdressers, manicurists: 10-20 percent
  

• What is the best time of the year to go to California?

  California is a year round destination due to its all year pleasant weather. The perfect California sun beckons travelers to get out there and indulge in outdoor sports, be it hiking, biking, trekking, surfing, skiing or sky-diving.

• What are some classic train routes that begin and end in California?

  There are three classic routes that begin and end in California:

  • The Capitol Corridor runs from San Jose to Auburn via Sacramento.
  • The Pacific Surfliner runs from San Diego to Paso Robles with stops in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.
  • The San Joaquin runs through the Central Valley from Bakersfield to Sacramento, then continues west to the San Francisco Bay Area.