The foremost structure to delineate the West is The Gateway Arch in St. Louis. It honors the westward expansion of the United States. Major coastal cities on the West Coast include San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Anchorage and Honolulu. Major non-coastal cities include Phoenix, Arizona, Las Vegas, Nevada, Portland, Oregon, Sacramento, California and Fresno, California.

This remarkable area is home to some of the world's most inspiring sights. These are the Columbia River, Puget Sound & Mt. Rainer, Columbia Coast, Olympic National Park, Antelope Canyon, Yosemite, Delicate Arch, Bryce Canyon, The Tetons, The Pacific Ocean, Monument Valley, Rogue River, Angels Landing in Zion NP, Mount Hood, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Extinct Volcano in Utah, Colorado Rockies, Alaska, El Capitan, TX, Zion National Park, Hawaii, Smake River at Idaho Falls, Mojave Desert, Western Rocky Mountains, Wheeler Peak, The Colorado River, Glacier National Park, The Colorado Plateau in the NW New Mexico, The US/Mexico Border, Mt. McKinley, Alaska, Saguaro National Park, Superstition Mountains, Green River in Utah, The Great Basin during winter.

The Grand Canyon of Arizona is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is 277 miles long, with a width from 1/2 to 18 miles, and an average depth of one mile. The first people to look over the rim of the Grand Canyon were Native Americans. Since 1919 when it was designated a National Park, it grown to be one of the most prominent vacation destinations all over the world. Over five million visitors per year experience the raw, natural, rustic beauty of the Grand Canyon.

San Francisco exudes an atmosphere of genteel chic mixed with offbeat innovation and a self-effacing quality. The basic pleasures of life here are wonderful food, sparkling nightlife and those glorious views. Its hilly streets provide gorgeous glimpses of the sparkling bay and its famed bridges like the Golden Gate. Watch as the white fog fill the Golden Gate and the sunset lights up the windows across the bay. Explore the high class stores and expensive hotels in the Market Street area. Marvel at the sheer size of the skyscrapers of the Financial District, and experience the hustle and bustle of daily life in Chinatown. Head out of town and you'll be treated to breathtaking countryside and beautiful beaches.

Discover those good old days on America's West Coast, where old-fashioned towns and modern cities possess a charm all of their own, and where the coastal scenery is both epic and beautiful on this unforgettable West Coast journey.

Los Angeles, California, home to Hollywood's rich and fabulous. It is the largest city and has 263 sunny days and only 35 wet days per year. Its residents know that their city will never have the sophisticated lifestyle of Paris or the historical riches of London, but they cheerfully lay claim to living in the most entertaining city in the United States. But there's a lot more to it than this siren call of fame and fortune. It's a thriving, multilayered city filled with world-class everything: museums, music, food, architecture, gardens.

Although often gridlocked by traffic, Los Angeles moves to a rhythm all of its own. A vortex of creative energy spawns a never-ending stream of movies, inventions and trends. Los Angeles 's hidden enclaves have a surprising subtlety and flavor which defy the stereotypes. From the unattainable, old-fashioned glamour of Beverly Hills to the vibrant street energy of the Venice Boardwalk, each of the city's diverse neighborhoods is like a mini theme park, offering its own kind of unique adventure. It has racier billboards, trendier fashions, fancier cars, sexier bodies, brighter sun, and higher energy levels than any place you've ever been.

The world renowned Las Vegas, Nevada is noted as the international resort city for gambling, shopping and entertainment. It is situated on the arid desert floor within Clark County. Its climate is marked by abundant sunshine year-round and very little rainfall.

The chief destinations in Las Vegas are casinos. Some of the most notable casinos located downtown are on the Fremont Street Experience which was granted variances to allow bars to be closer together. These are Golden Nugget, Four Queens, Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel, Fremont Casino, Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Club, Fitzgeralds Las Vegas, Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, and California Hotel and Casino. On the other hand, the legendary hotels are located on Las Vegas Boulevard, better known as the Las Vegas Strip.

San Diego, California, the second largest city in CA, enjoys 264 days under the sun with a cool and mild Mediterranean breeze. It has 70-miles of beach and nothing is impossible with this sunshine-filled weather.

Its popular destinations are The San Diego Zoo, Sea World, LegoLand, San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park, museums in the Balboa Park, Disneyland, Universal Studios, the Waterfront and the Beaches. Other tourist's destinations include La Jolla, for classy and upbeat Mexican Restaurants and shopping. Visit Old town, Gaslamp Quarter and Horton Plaza for historical buildings and monuments. Likewise, the elegant and breath taking Coronado Island, famous for its Hotel del Coronado which housed famous celebrities and distinguished persons. Lastly but not the least, Julian, a gold rush country with great apple pies and antiques.