Journals / California / The San Francisco Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area is a vibrant and diverse area of California. It is rich with culture which is showcased in neighborhoods like San Francisco’s Chinatown and San Jose’s Japantown. Landmarks, like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the Muir Woods, are abundant. Intertwined in the larger cities of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose you can find numerous unique smaller towns.