California Destination

All you need to know

• 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.

• 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 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 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 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.
  

• 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.