Most reviewed Neighborhoods in California


  1. 4.0 Fisherman's Wharf (19.5k reviews) from $30.76
    - Don't miss it
    Spent < 1 hour Neighborhoods • Piers & Boardwalks • Scenic Walking Areas
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    The historic Fisherman’s Wharf is one of San Francisco’s must-visit spots. Even getting there is an experience in itself—you can hop on a classic cable car from downtown. Dine at a scenic waterfront restaurant (try the famous sourdough bread bowl), explore the area’s shops and art galleries, check out the street performances and don’t miss the historic WWII submarine—the USS Pampanito. You can catch all these highlights on a walking, bike or big bus tour. Stay for the magnificent sunset views and if you’re lucky, you might even spot the mischievous sea lions at Pier 39. – Tripadvisor See more..
  2. 4.0 Chinatown (7.090 reviews)
    - Largest & oldest in the country - a must see!
    Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods
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    San Francisco’s Chinatown is one of the largest Chinese enclaves outside Asia. The best time to visit is during Chinese New Year, when the area comes alive with a grand celebration. Enter through the much-photographed Dragon Gate and take your time to explore the winding back alleys. Don’t miss China Live, a multi-story building filled with shops, restaurants, bars, and a food demonstration hall. Before you leave, stroll down Grant Avenue, the main tourist thoroughfare lined with shops. Restaurants here get really crowded at dinnertime; reservations are highly recommended. – Tripadvisor See more..
  3. 4.0 Old Fisherman's Wharf (2.774 reviews)
    - A Treat for the Tourists
    Neighborhoods • Piers & Boardwalks
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    Gift shops and stores fill this part of town. See more..
  4. 4.5 Little Italy (2.050 reviews)
    - Many restaurant options!
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Neighborhoods
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    Check out Little Italy in San Diego for a taste of Italian cuisine and culture. The district boasts some of the most authentic Italian restaurants in town—take a food tour of the area to find the best spots and learn more about Little Italy's history. Be sure to check out the weekly Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market, the largest in the city. The nearby Waterfront Park and San Diego Maritime Museum are worth a visit, too. Visit in the evening to enjoy an al fresco dinner and see Little Italy come alive with twinkling lights. – Tripadvisor See more..
  5. 4.5 Old Town Temecula (1.918 reviews)
    - Very cute small town...
    Friday: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Neighborhoods
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    Browse the wares at Old Town Temecula’s antique stores and quaint boutiques, and stop by one of the many cafes to savor the finest local wines—you’re in the heart of the Temecula Valley Wine Country, after all. Hang out along Old Town Front Street for a spot of people-watching as you take in the views of the mountains that tower over Temecula. If wine isn’t your thing, don’t fret. There are a growing number of breweries, distilleries, and meaderies in the region, so you’re sure to find an establishment serving something local to your taste. Don’t miss the weekly morning farmer’s market. – Tripadvisor See more..
  6. 4.5 Carlsbad Village (1.234 reviews)
    - It just never gets old, we love each stay here in Carlsbad!
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    Downtown Carlsbad offers antique and curio stores, lots of good eating places and a great place to cool off after spending hours on the nearby beach. See more..
  7. 4.0 Little Tokyo (852 reviews)
    - Better than China Town
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    Experience a slice of Japan at Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo, a Japanese-American cultural district brimming with shops and restaurants. Established in 1855, Little Tokyo is one of only three Japantowns in the United States. Spread over five blocks, the district is crammed with food gems, streetwear vendors, and manga and anime shops. Don’t miss the Japanese American Cultural Community Center, which hosts regular cultural performances and cooking classes. Time your visit around festivals such as Nisei Week (every August), when street dancing and parades fill the area. You can explore Little Tokyo on a walking tour, along with Chinatown. – Tripadvisor See more..
  8. 4.0 Sunset Strip (472 reviews)
    - Enjoyable evening stroll
    Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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    We strolled from Beverly Hills Hotel all the way to Amoeba Music over a few hours, taking in the evening bustle and vibrant atmosphere. We saw some of the most famous music venues such as Whiskey a Go Go and Roxy Theatre that have been the home for performances by renowned bands from the 1960s onwards. We adjourned to The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker for a delicious dinner, with a table in the pleasant courtyard. Later we stopped off at the Andaz Hotel for a cocktail and snack. Famed as hotel of choice for many performers such as Little Richard, who resided there for over a decade. Arrays of billboards were aglow promoting movies and other entertainments. See more..
  9. 4.5 Old Town Auburn (341 reviews)
    - Drive through Old Town Auburn
    Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
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    This pleasant neighborhood has nice shops and fun antiques. See more..
  10. 4.0 Downtown Long Beach (297 reviews)
    - Nice sightseeing
    Neighborhoods
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    I had some relaxing walks through the downtown area. It is not overcrowded with skyscrapers. Many artistically attractive buildings. Lots of hotels, restaurants, bars, and cafes. And yes, bars, bars and more bars. Great for bar hopping. See more..
  11. 3.5 Fisherman's Village (295 reviews)
    - Saturday Trip
    Neighborhoods
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    Fisherman's Village is a replica of a New England seaport and fishing town. Stroll the harborfront to enjoy views of the Marina. Shop for souvenirs, rent a boat or bike, dine outside at waterfront restaurants and cafes. Harbor and dining cruises available. Free weekend afternoon concerts. Open daily; validated parking. From Admiralty Way, turn right on Fiji Way. See more..
  12. 4.5 Berkeley Marina (288 reviews)
    - A Great Place for an "Easy" Walk
    Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Marinas • Neighborhoods
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    One of the recommended windsurfing launch spots. See more..
  13. 4.5 Historic Downtown Truckee (234 reviews)
    - Wonderful fun Experience
    Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods
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    Great little town to visit. During the summer they have free concerts at the Truckee River outdoor theater. What a joy to attend! Truckee Thursdays are fun too. They block of the main street and it is filled with local venders and there's a beer garden too. Great place to bike. I will be back. See more..
  14. 4.0 Chinatown (199 reviews)
    - Authentic
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    This is not a touristy Chinatown at all. It is completely authentic. It is also misnamed as there are as many Vietnamese shops as Chinese. See more..
  15. 4.5 The BLVD (190 reviews)
    - The BLVD
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    The BLVD is fast becoming the Antelope Valley's premier regional destination for shopping, dining, entertainment and the arts. Here, you can enjoy one-of-a-kind boutiques, experience live entertainment at locales such as the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, delight in an array of different cuisines, or take in an independent flick at Laemmle BLVD Cinemas. There's something for everyone on The BLVD! See more..
  16. 4.5 Willow Glen (168 reviews)
    - Nice Area for Cafes, Restaurants, Some Stores - Willow Glen, San Jose
    Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods
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    The tree lined streets of Downtown Willow Glen offer a small-town feel nestled in the city of San Jose — the 10th largest city in the nation. Stroll along Lincoln Avenue and find sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, boutiques, vintage shops, strollers parked outside unique kid stores, and doggie water bowls everywhere. Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner, deposit a check, book a trip, rent a costume, get your eyes or teeth checked, drop off your clothes for cleaning, or pick up your prescription. All this and more with free, convenient parking on the street and in the public parking lots, including a large number of public parking spaces located in the Bank of America lot. Downtown Willow Glen offers more than 250 retail, dining, service and professional businesses waiting to give you that personal service that only a small business owner can provide. Annual street festivals showcase our area to the greater San Jose and Bay Area to thousands of attendees. Visit us and discover San Jose's best kept secret! See more..
  17. 4.0 Japantown (San Jose) (141 reviews)
    - Often Enjoy Going to Japantown, San Jose, CA
    Neighborhoods
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    A quaint neighborhood with Japanese restaurants, shops and other attractions. See more..
  18. 4.0 Pine Knot Village (127 reviews)
    - Lovely village in which to stroll, shop, eat.
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    I spent about 3 hours walking around The Village by myself. Not was did I feel insecure doing so. There are plenty of shops in which to stop and browse. I visited several gift shops, one restaurant (there are several), Santa Land (really cool), and sat in the shade for quite a while. Truly enjoyed and the weather was perfect. Public restrooms are on Bartlett St behind the Chamber of Commerce. See more..
  19. 4.5 Golden Triangle (88 reviews)
    - Amazing little street
    Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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    We stumbled across this as we were walking around Rodeo Drive. It was Christmas time and they had carol singers and amazing decorations. See more..
  20. 3.5 Bay Street (68 reviews)
    - Nice to walk outside but not many unique stores
    Spent < 1 hour Neighborhoods • Shopping Malls
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    I prefer outdoor malls such as this one and I’m not a big shopper but there are not that many stores in this mall so it didn’t take long to stroll up one side and down the other. It’s nice to walk outside in between stores. They have the Apple store, Victoria Secret, Bath and Body, a bookstore, typical clothing stores, a couple of furniture stores, Victoria Secret, etc... there are just a handful of unique stores like one selling African goods which I enjoyed. There are a few restaurants to choose from but again nothing super exciting. There is an AMC theater which anchors one end of the mall. Be prepared to pay for parking in the multi story garage. See more..
  21. 4.0 Old Oakland (64 reviews)
    - Happening places that remembers its roots
    Neighborhoods
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    Very pro Oakland person here and it is great to see Old Oakland thriving. It is every changing, but there are great places to eat and shops to go in. The musicans that frequent the area always bring out the best in Oakland. See more..
  22. 3.5 Malibu Colony (43 reviews)
    - Malibu, nice place to drive through
    Neighborhoods
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    I was born and raised in Santa Monica and when I was a Senior in High School, I owned a horse that I kept at my friend's house in Malibu. I drove from SM to Malibu each weekend to go riding, and back in the mid-60's the drive along the cost was wonderful. I was just back for my 50th HS Reunion and made the same drive from SM to Malibu. Lots has changed in those 50 years, but the beauty of the ocean, beach and lovely homes long the road are the same. If you're in the area, don't miss this drive. See more..
  23. 4.0 Long Beach East Village Arts District (42 reviews)
    - Long Beach East Village Arts District
    Neighborhoods
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    The shops are amazing and carry the coolest items. It's like Melrose in Hollywood, but without the crowds and it's close to the beach! This area sells amazing furniture and clothes and many of these items are sold to movies and television shows that feature the 1950s and the 1960s. Great restaurants and just a nice place to browse. I live in Belmont Heights (I love Belmont Heights!) so it's just about 5 minutes away from my house. I recommend Long Beach to any tourist coming to So Cal. We have it all! See more..
  24. 4.5 Downtown Alameda (29 reviews)
    - Restaurants galore on Park St. and more options nearby.
    Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods
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    Downtown Alameda is the vibrant commercial, cultural, and civic center of Alameda, California. Over 450 locally-owned businesses are located in the historic shopping district -- restaurants, shops, professional and personal services, family entertainment venues, and the historic Alameda Theatre & Cineplex. Downtown Alameda is centrally located in the San Francisco Bay Area: - 5 minutes from Downtown Oakland - 10 minutes from Oakland International Airport - 15 minutes from Berkeley - 20 minutes from San Francisco - 40 minutes from San Jose Parking is available in the Civic Center Parking Garage located near the corner of Central Ave and Oak Street, and on nearby streets. Public transportation is available via AC Transit, with connections to BART. See more..
  25. 4.5 Barrio (26 reviews)
    - Great Mexican
    Friday: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM Neighborhoods
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    Settled in the 1920s by people fleeing the Mexican Revolution, this historical neighborhood holds firmly to its Latino flavor despite the modern development around it, and boasts fine food and interesting shops. See more..
  26. 4.0 Third Avenue Village (22 reviews)
    - Historic Original Third Avenue Neighborhood
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    Third Avenue Village is a unique and eclectic collection of different boutiques, eateries and services in a historical area of the west side of Chula Vista. Every Thursday there is a Farmer's Market in the village on Center Street. This village area was part of cattle grazing area Rancho de la Nacion which was purchased in 1868 by Frank Kimball . Two men, Frank Kimball and William Dickinson had the vision and planning to make Chula Vista a reality. Strolling through the village is charming! See more..
  27. 3.5 Fairfax District (20 reviews)
    - A little too hipster these days
    Neighborhoods
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    you can still enjoy walking the neighborhood as there are still a few Mom and Pop places, and there's always Canter's, but the new hipster places have really taken over. Not that these places are bad, there's a lot of really good food options, it's just that it's a very different vibe from the old neighborhood. See more..
  28. 4.0 Professorville (20 reviews)
    - PAST Historic Walking Tours of Palo Alto's Professorville
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    Many of Stanford's first professors resided in the well-preserved Victorians in this Palo Alto neighborhood. See more..
  29. 2.5 Little Manila (7 reviews)
    - no offense, but its a dump.
    Neighborhoods
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    Three buildings remain of what was once the largest thriving Filipino community in the United States. The history of Filipinos in Stockton extended much greater than these three buildings. Little Manila once spanned more than four city blocks, and only these three original buildings, the Iloilo Circle and the Dimasalang House, and the Daguhoy Lodge remain. Since so much of our physical history has been bulldozed, we need places that connect us to our past. To see historical buildings, touch their walls, and share the space in which our foreparents lived, partied, slept, ate, planned, worked, and fought to make a better life is to experience part of them. People travel and visit historic neighborhoods, because it is a much more meaningful experience than to look at old pictures, only to wish the buildings and neighborhood still existed. To preserve our past is to connect with our early story as Filipino Americans. Is is a story of love, sacrifice and hope. It is our story to learn... and share. See more..
  30. 4.5 Folsom Historic District (6 reviews)
    - Historic place not to be rushed
    Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods
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    Historic Folsom is a destination offering a wide variety of things to do. Art galleries and live theatre. Live music and dancing at our nightclubs. Unique shopping experience. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert are served at our many restaurants. Bicyclists, runners, and walkers enjoy the scenic, waterfront walkways. State park with access to Lake Natoma. Live | Life | Historic! See more..
  31. Greatcuts (0 review)
    Neighborhoods
    Declare your style! Whether you are trying to grow long hair or maintain a good length, get regular trims and gorgeous haircuts from Greatcuts and minimize the split ends. See more..

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