• Bodega Bay, Sonoma County - The fishing village of Bodega Bay and the tiny hamlet of Bodega, slightly inland, were the filming location for the Hitchcock film “The Birds”. (Hits: 980 Rating: 10.00 Votes: 3) Rate It

• Calistoga, Napa Valley - Provides information about the historic Napa Valley town of Calistoga. Calistoga is renowned for its hot spring geyser and mud baths. (Hits: 988 Rating: 4.00 Votes: 3) Rate It

• Directory for California Missions - Directory of California missions and other Hispanic sites provided by the California Mission Studies Association. (Hits: 863 Rating: 5.00 Votes: 2) Rate It

• Julian, San Diego County - Julian, in the mountains of San Diego County, has retained its charm as a turn-of-the-century mining town. (Hits: 666 Rating: 4.50 Votes: 2) Rate It

• Mendocino, Mendocino County - The charming Victorian fishing village of Mendocino offers views and atmosphere little changed since the turn of the century. (Hits: 621 Rating: 4.50 Votes: 2) Rate It

• San Juan Bautista, near Salinas - The pueblo of San Juan Bautista is a charming remnant of California’s past. The historic town is situated around the old Spanish mission, which was founded in 1797. A portion of Hitchcock’s film “Vertigo” was filmed here on location. (Hits: 575 Rating: 7.00 Votes: 4) Rate It

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