California Entertainment

California has always been a social melting pot, and this is reflected in its modern, cosmopolitan cuisine with an endless variety of ethnic influences.

Regional specialities:
• Steak.
• Seafood. 
• Clam chowder and sourdough bread.
• California wines.
• Godiva chocolate.

There are few places in the world that can rival California's nightlife. Los Angeles is home to an array of illustrious clubs with rich and famous patrons. San Francisco, with its young, lively population, is known around the world as a great party town.

Some visitors come to California just for the shopping. Whether they are after the latest fashions or quaint handicrafts, the state's vast range of shops and malls will satisfy any consumer. The boutiques and department stores of Los Angeles are famous worldwide. The city of Ontario, east of Los Angeles, is home to California's largest entertainment and outlet mall. Orange County and Santa Barbara are also known for the quality and variety of their shopping.