California Destination

All you need to know

• What are certain tips for the dining experience in the U.S?

  The tips for making the most of your dining experience are:
  • Tap Water – is safe to drink and is served free of cost at most USA restaurants and public place.
  • Dietary Restrictions – Restaurants in the U.S are very accommodating of special diets and custom meals. Right from Vegetarian to Vegan and Gluten free to Diary free, you can inform the restaurants and they would cater to all your needs.

• 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 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.

• How many international airports does California have?

  California has 13 international airports. These airports are:

  Northern California: The San Francisco Bay area has three main international airports; - Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), and San Jose (SJC).

  Central California: Has three international airports; - Fresno (FYI), Sacramento (SMF) and Santa Barbara (SBA) airports.

• 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 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.