Situated on the northern California coast above San Francisco, Mendocino is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Golden State. This tiny town of just over 800 has a sizable artist population and great shopping. But most people come to see the unbelievable cliffs and rocks that tower over the raging Pacific Ocean below.  This old logging town…...

Hemet is a town in southern California that is east of Riverside in the San Jacinto Valley. The population is about 90,000 (2020 census) . The city is known for being the home of "The Ramona Pageant", California's official outdoor play. Started in 1923, the play is one of the longest running outdoor plays in the United States. Photos of…...

Centreville is a small town of just under 2000 people and the county seat of Queen Anne's County.  Located, not surprisingly, in the center of the state, it is a charming small town. It is home to one of the oldest courthouses in the country. The old town has a plentiful stock of Victorian and other older homes with wrap-around…...

Cornelius is a fast growing town of 25,000 that is north of Charlotte. Although it is used as suburb to that city, many people live here, either to work or for retirement. The population doubled between 2000 and 2010. Cornelius is located beside Lake Norman in Mecklenburg County. Photo of Cornelius branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg…...