Driving in and around the Bay Area means a lot of time that needs to get spend in the car and you can be sure that the kids are likely to get upset and want some place to go to where they can enjoy without being confined to their seat. If you have planned a trip that involves a fair amount of riding in the car, make sure that you accommodate adequate number of stops on the way to keep the little ones happy. Here are some of the great places that you can visit when you go to San Jose or pass through the area towards your destination.

Kids Fun Places in San Jose: Children’s Discovery Museum

The angular purple building is impossible to miss if you are riding in the area. This is not a museum that your kids will get bored in as you go through exhibit after exhibit that is displayed. This is one place where they can get involved and explore the various exhibits that have been put in. Your kids can prod, poke, tinker, pull and test as they give went to their curiosity and creativity. And there are enough displays for your kids to remain busy for a significant amount of time.

Kids Fun Places in San Jose: Happy Hollow Park and Zoo

This was a park that was later converted into a zoo from a private collection of animals and birds. The Happy Hollow Park and Zoo entry fee is extremely affordable for the amount of fun that it offers to the whole family. Enjoy the rides, the food, the puppet theatre and other entertaining attractions of the zoo and park. In the meantime, the designated driver can even catch a lazy snooze under a tree or a walk on the pathways as the kids have some safe fun.

Kids Fun Places in San Jose: Raging Waters

The largest water park of Northern California, Raging Waters is a 50 acre space that has millions of gallons of water fun packed in one place. There are high speed rides, water slides, rafts, wave pools, the lazy river and interactive play areas as well. Some major attractions include The Dragon’s Den, a 35 feet bowl ride and the Dropout, which is a 7 story vertical drop. Not enough fun? What about the High Extreme – the park’s couple tube ride. There is also Neptune’s Fury that is a four person raft ride with a 60 foot drop. For the younger ones there are splash pads, water playgrounds and smaller slides too.

Kids Fun Places in San Jose: Tech Museum of Innovation

For the older kids, the Tech Museum of Innovation can prove to be a bewitching area. If you want your pre-teens to wonder at the marvels that technology can provide, you must get them here for some solid entertainment and learning. The 132,000 square feet of live technology covers four themes. There is the Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater and the space also includes workshops and labs. Obviously you also have an upscale café and a retail store from where you can get some nice gifts and other Silicon Valley items.

Kids Fun Places in San Jose: Alum Rock Park

The park may not seem like a typical place meant for the kids, but if you want to expose your children to the wild side of nature and let them explore, then this is a place that you must include in your plans. The 720 acre Alum Rock Park allows you many activities like bicycling, horseback riding and trails. There is the popular Eagle Rock and the hike to the north Rim is also extremely interesting. Get your kids some family time in the nature, show the flora and fauna to your kids and they will just love the variety.

Fox Rent A Car wishes you a safe and comfortable drive in the San Jose area! Do you have any spots that your kids just love to stop at when you are close by in San Jose? Tell us about it, parents and drivers will love you for your tips!

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While Labor Day may be known and commemorated across the world as the day when workers and laborers are applauded for their efforts, its unique positioning at the first Monday of September in the United States makes it the last long weekend that American teenagers get to enjoy before heading back to school for the fall semester. This does not mean that the significance of Labor Day is lost among the people but the holiday has become a time to enjoy with the family at a picnic, parade or music concert before getting back to the drudgery of everyday life.
Labor Day is celebrated enthusiastically across California as in the other states as well. Some of the events that are planned this year for Labor Day Celebration in 2010 are stated below for your reference.

Labor Day Events at San Francisco

It is typical that the few warm and sunny days that San Francisco enjoys coincide with the Labor Day weekend almost each year. And therefore this is a great time to step outdoors and have some adventurous fun with the family. Whether it is a long drive that you take to a nearby resort picnic at a park, you must make the best of these last few warm holidays that you have.
Drive to Monterey Bay Whale Watch and catch a glimpse of these magnificent mammals or take a 3 day Labor Day weekend trip to South Lake Tahoe to camp, hike and enjoy sports.
The Sausalito Art Festival, one of the finest outdoor art festivals is launching its 55th annual event this year during the Labor Day weekend. Artists from around the world are expected at the Marinship Park. The exhibition and festival will stay open from 9am in the morning to 6pm in the evening.
Or catch the last show of the summer of the Mime Troupe at Dolores Park at 2pm on each of the three days of the long Labor Day weekend. Admissions are free!

Labor Events at Oakland

Covering a wide area of downtown Oakland, the Art and Soul Event will be celebrated at the Frank Ogawa Plaza and the surrounding blocks that will be cordoned off. An array of diverse music and arts are demonstrated and showcased herewith more than 60 performers each year. The Family Fun Zone is believed to be back this year with carnivals, rides, magic and interactive games too.
Attend Summer Jam with  Drake, Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks and more at the Oracle Arena on September 4, 2010 at 1930 hours or join Green Day and AFI at the Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View at 7pm. See Lewis Black perform at The Uptown Theatre starting 8pm or catch the Panda Bear performance and his experimental performances on the drum and other instruments at the Fox Theatre on September 6th.

Labor Events at San Jose

If you have chosen to drive up to San Jose and spend the labor Weekend here, then you can attend The Tapestry Arts Festival featuring hundreds of artists and craftsmen. There are also live performances that are planned on multiple stages. So do make sure to check out the schedule and timings.
All through the day on September 4, you will be able to enjoy Music in the Park presented by Metro. This free entertainment will take place at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. There is also Music at the Creek at the Canyon Creek Plaza on Saturday in the evening after 6pm. As on every weekend, you can also enjoy a variety of live performances for shoppers at Winchester Boulevard and Stevens Creek.

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

When you take a trip to California, you definitely do not want to miss out on the beach fun. But then, there are so many beaches in California that you need to know where to drive to if you want to get a flavor of the best. Here are the top 10 California beaches that we recommend.

Top California Beaches: Santa Cruz Beaches

A 29 mile stretch of sun and sand, the beaches at Santa Cruz are a great spot for surfers, anglers, sand castle makers and the bikini and six pack crowd too. There is also the Boardwalk and the beach train that you can have fun with.

Top California Beaches: Sonoma Beaches

A few miles from Bodega Bay, on the way to Jenner, these beaches are the most natural and alluring of all. You can witness more than 300 bird species here including the osprey, seal pups and gray whales at different times of the year. The cleanest and most pristine waters can be found here but these beaches are not the best for sun bathing.

Top California Beaches: Huntington Pier Beach

Another beach known for its surfing, the Huntington Beach is such a great attraction that the city has been named ‘Surf City’. Other than surfing, you can also enjoy a skating trail, a bike path, body boarding and swimming. Do note that surfing is banned towards south of the pier in summer.

Top California Beaches: Venice Beach

Located on the Santa Monica Bay, the Venice Beach is probably the best place to get a glimpse of some eye candy. It is definitely not the beach to go if you are looking for some quiet and solitude since summers can get extremely busy. At the Venice Beach you can find palm readers, rollerskaters, belly dancers and the harekrishna crowd as well. While you are ere, do not forget to check out what is left of the Venice of America, founded by Abbot Kinney in 1905.

Top California Beaches: Silver Strand

Among the best Southern California beaches is the Beach in Coronado, also known as Silver Strand. A wide stretch of fine white sand and not crowded make this beach special. While it is beautiful for long walks in the sand, it might not be the best option for families, as there are no lifeguards on duty.

Top California Beaches: Santa Barbara’s East Beach

The lovely white sand calls out for beach umbrellas to be opened and put up in the Santa Barbara East Beach. This is one of the best beaches to put up a net and get some beach volleyball practice. Kids love the sturdy castles that can be made here too.

Top California Beaches: La Jolla’s Beaches

Each of the beaches at La Jolla has a unique aura of its own. Known for swimming, kayaking and sunbathing, there is also the Cove that is a great spot for snorkeling and catching a glimpse of the electric orange garibaldi.

Top California Beaches: Santa Catalina Beaches

While Santa Catalina is off the coast of California, there is no denying the beauty of its beaches. Even though the island itself is not as modern as California itself, it is a great place for romantic couples to visit. Secluded coves and wilderness provide the perfect setting for a twosome holiday.

Top California Beaches: Pismo Beach

23 miles of prime beach is what comprises of the Pismo Beach and this is one beach that is visited by a large number of Californian families. Fishing, shopping, surfing, dune buggies and more are key attractions of this place.

Top California Beaches: Redondo Beach

With safe sand and amusement parks, this beach is meant for kids in the true sense. If you fancy swimming over surfing, this is the beach for you since the number of surfers here is limited allowing you more room for play.

Fox Rent A Car knows the best beaches in California and wishes you a great summer! Which are your favorite California beaches and why? We are excited to hear your opinions.

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Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

With the summer season started, many fishers are heading out to get some good-sized catches and to relax in the nature. But where should you go to if you live in Northern California? Fox Rent A Car knows it! Have fun at the best fishing places in Northern California.

Fishing places Northern California: Clear Lake

Clear Lake has some records to its name. Not only is it the largest freshwater lake in the state of California, it also has been awarded to be the number one lake of the nation for bass fishing! You will find a good amount of largemouth bass here, as well as channel catfish, bluegill and crappie. Best time to come is from March through June and in September and October. Save the date for your fishing trip!

Fishing places Northern California: San Joaquin River Delta

San Joaquin River Delta is an ideal place for fishing. Five important rivers meet here and build a huge delta. This delta has been connected through artificial channels, so the total water ways add up to more than 1,000 miles! The delta is known to be one of the nation’s best bass fisheries. However, be careful since there are huge tidal fluctuations that you have to be prepared for. On the other hand – the fish that you can catch here is just as huge as those fluctuations, so good luck!

Fishing places Northern California: Lake Oroville

Lake Oroville is a beautiful 15,500-acre lake in Northern California. All year long you can catch decent-sized spotted and largemouth bass, which may not have record sizes, yet the sheer number is a fishermen’s dream.  The most action takes place in the four arms of Feather River, North, idle, West and South forks. You can come here for fishing all year long, yet best times are April and May, as well as September and October.

Fishing places Northern California: East Park Reservoir

Northwest of Sacramento, you can go for some great fishing at East Park Reservoir, which is open year-round. Especially in the spring time the size of bass gets big, yet there is less bass in the summer months, which can get very hot. If you come here for fishing in the summer, come very early or late afternoon, or what do you think about a night fishing trip? Other fish that you can find here include bluegill, catfish and crappie fish.

The Fox Rent A Car team wishes you a sensational summer and great fishing trips. What are your favorite fishing places in Northern California, and when is the best time to go there? Have a great catch!

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Did you know that only about 9% of Napa county is actually covered with vine plants? It does look from the freeways as if all of the fields and grass areas grow vine, but if you take a look at Napa from a hiker’s point of view, you will discover the large fields and hills between the vine fields, and get amazing views over the vineyards from the top of smaller mountains. Napa has a perfect climate for hikers – warm, but not hot. Especially spring and fall are highly recommended for hiking in Napa Valley. High humidity to let those beautiful forests grow that will provide you with some shade during the warm summer days. Fox Rent A Car wants to present you some of the paths with different difficulty levels so that you can pick where to go!

Redwood, Ritchey Canyon Trails

This trail at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park starts just in the middle between St. Helena, CA and Calistoga, CA. You can hike up to 6.5 miles (round trip), and the total elevation on the hike is 1,200 foot. You will pass amazing trees and enjoy pure nature. There is a camping ground next to the trail, so if you plan to hike for a little while, why would you not want to camp there?  Ritchey Creek will be your companion throughout the hike, be careful though if it rains, since the water level can rise easily.

Robert Louis Stevenson SP

Do you know who is Robert Louis Stevenson? He is the author of Treasure Island, a fascinating piece of work we all know! Stevenson spent his honeymoon at this park in 1880 and until today, the site where he stayed at is marked. Today, you can hike through this State Park up to the top of Mt. St. Helena. The hike is five miles, partially through rough terrain. However, you will get rewarded with the amazing view of the Bay Area!

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

The center of this park is a grist mill that was built in the late 1840’s and gets its energy from a beautiful water wheel. There is a 2-mile hiking trail (round-trip) down to the Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. There are regular events at the mill that allow you to get inside the building and to receive a free tour. Mostly, those demonstrations take place on the weekends, so maybe you get lucky on the day of your hike?

Napa River Trail

Napa River Trail is about 2.4 miles and has very little elevation. It is easy to hike on this trail so even if you are not very active or sporty, you can walk here very smoothly and comfortably. You can also take your dog here and let him run. The walk basically leads you from the North of the city of Napa, down to the South part.

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Sugarloaf Ridge offers wonderful hiking trails that allow you to fully enjoy gorgeous views of Napa Valley. There is a 6-mile loop so you can spend a whole day hiking through the vine valleys. Hike on the Bald Mountain, Vista, Gray Pine, and Meadow Trails and see why Napa Valley belongs to one of the most beautiful parts of California.

If you know any hiking trails that you would like to tell us about, let us know! The Fox Rent A Car team wishes you a wonderful time in Hiking in Napa Valley!

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

After we already presented good and cheap golf courses in Seattle and Las Vegas, we are now heading to the San Francisco Bay area. At our three locations in San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland are plenty of golf courses you should give a try. Fox Rent A Car presents 9 of those courses that you will love!

1. Lincoln Park Golf Course San Francisco

Lincoln Park Golf Course offers a well-maintained ground with a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge! If you just can’t see this bridge often enough, this is your Golf Course of choice.

2. Harding Park Golf Course San Francisco

Harding Park Golf Course does have quite some history and if you go there, you may even see some celebrities! It is a municipal park and you should definitely go there, especially when the grounds are dry.

3. Golden Gate Park Golf Course San Francisco

This golf course does not have the golf-pro atmosphere, but rather allows you to relax, chill and to just enjoy your game. Beginners and medium players will feel very comfortable practicing their skills on this course.

4. Montclair Golf Course Oakland

Montclair offers double the entertainment! Hit a bucket of balls on the golf driving range, or enjoy the nine hole par 3 pitch and putt course. No matter how much time you have in Oakland, you will spend it well in this place.

5. Metropolitan Golf Links Oakland

A driving range and 18 holes is what expects you at Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland, CA. Despite its size, this place is welcoming and affordable, so definitely something you should check out.

6. Alameda Chuck Corica Golf Complex Oakland

This place offers you a lot of entertainment for the buck! It has three courses that you can discover and you will not have to spend a lot of money for a whole day of golfing. What else do you want?

7. San Jose Municipal Golf Course San Jose

San Jose Muni Golf Course offers flat, well-maintained and beautiful holes, as well as a two-story driving range. It is relatively easy to play and therefore a very good spot for beginners.

8. Rancho Del Pueblo Golf Course  San Jose

Rancho Del Pueblo offers nine rather easy holes and is a good place for those of you who either like to play a smooth and fast game, and also is great for beginners! The golf course is very affordable and you will actually get more for your money than you thought.

9. Santa Teresa Golf Club San Jose

In the South corner of San Jose you will find yourself at Santa Teresa Golf Club, where you can chose between a long course and a short course, both of them at great affordable rates. The greens are very well maintained and it’s a great spot for you and the whole family.

Not all places mentioned here? Let us know what other golf courses you can highly recommend and where our readers should go to. Have a lot of golfing fun at an affordable price!

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Northern California history – what are you thinking of when you hear those words? Mostly, your thoughts will cover Woodstock, eventually Alcatraz and of course the Golden Gate bridge. This is quite a good beginning, but there is more to see! Fox Rent A Car today presents you the most historic places in Northern California.

Historic Sites in Northern California: The Presidio in San Francisco

The Presidio is located in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and for more than 200 years presented a strong and military station. The Presidio was in the hands of the Spanish and of Mexico, and now belongs to the United States. In 1994, the Presidio could retire, yet even today it is the place for the annual Memorial Day Parade in San Francisco.

Historic Sites in Northern California: The Tribune Tower in Oakland

In the 1920’s the 21-story Tribune Tower in Oakland was built. Until 1989 it was home to the Oakland Tribune, but now provides office and condominium space. Despite its age, the Tribune Tower belongs to the tallest buildings in Oakland and proves itself to be one of the city’s most important landmarks.

Historic Sites in Northern California: Old St. Mary’s Church in San Francisco

Since 1854, Old St. Mary’s Church has been in use and except for a break of three years after the big San Francisco earthquake in 1906, this building got used permanently. Even though the building was not destroyed from shaking, it got burned to the ground, even the church bells melted! Today, it serves Chinatown and Nob Hill and is a must-see of Califoria’s Historical Landmarks!

Historic Sites in Northern California: Old Sacramento State Historic Park

Old Sacramento State Historic Park is one of the most important sites of the city, when you plan on visiting the old landmarks. Among others, it hosts the city’s oldest remaining firehouse and the Big Four House. A must see and host to several museums, carriages and historic trains!

Historic Sites in Northern California: The Dutch Windmill in San Francisco

The Dutch Windmill is also located in the Golden Gate Park and its construction began and ended in 1902. The purpose of this windmill was to ensure a constant water supply for the city and it is only thanks to this construction, that the Golden Gate Park was created around it. Even though the windmill got restored in the 1980s, it desperately needs another restoration very urgently.

You see, there are quite a few other historic landmarks in Northern California that you should see when you are around. Plan a whole day or even more to stroll around in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, there is so much more to see! Enjoy your trips and send us some pictures!

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

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It’s easy… Here is all you have to do.  Simply comment on  this post and tell us your most funny and hilarious July 4th story in 200 words or less. The story can be about you, your  family, your friends and any funny or compromising situation that any of you have been involved in over a July 4th  holiday. This could be a story that you have been telling each other for the last several years, and it always comes up over the July 4th holiday. Share your story with us and it may be chosen as the best one posted. We look forward to hearing from you.Win a Rental Car for 4th of July!

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3. Promotion ends on June 24, 2010 at 12.00 PM PST

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Statistics show that more and more grandparents take their grand children on a vacation. While in former days, the kids visited their grandparent’s houses, today all of them discover new places and have their travel adventures together! Which kid (and his or her parents) can say no to this opportunity? Travel Industry Association of America found out that 30% of all U.S. American leisure travelers who are grandparents, took their grand children on one trip or more! Did you know that there is even an official name for grand parents traveling with their grand children? It’s called grand travel! Even more and more kids and teenagers feel confident traveling with their grand parents – but what should all of them know and consider? Fox Rent A Car prepared a list of useful tips for traveling with grand children:

Travel with Grand Children: Medical Security and Official Documents

Make sure you have copies of the medical cards for all of your grand children, as well as permission from the parents that you can make medical care decisions! Note – you will need a notarized letter in case of an emergency. Also take all prescription cards, make sure your grand children have  dental insurance and their insurance is valid in the location you will go to! Always have a list of emergency contacts with you. Also, you need to make sure your grand children have a valid ID card with them. Eventually, even take their passports too. This is a worst case scenario, that nobody wants to happen, but if it does, it helps if you are prepared.

Travel with Grand Children: Planning Phase

Who decides where to go to, what to do, where to stay, when to travel? It may take a little longer to prepare everything, but discuss options with your grand children. Where would they like to go to? What can you do with them, and what is just too much for all of you? Combine your experiences and their creativity; the results will amaze all of you. You can also plan by using senior and kids’ discounts – in the end you will pay less with those discounts than using a family ticket!

Travel with Grand Children: On the road/ airplane

Remember how it was when you traveled with your own children? They needed to be entertained, especially in those “boring times” of sitting in the car, on the airport or in the train. Make sure you have some games handy, some music or books. Try to do something exciting with your grand children – they can watch their DVDs at home, too. Play and learn, isn’t that what grandparents offer to their grand children? Also check out our collection of posts about traveling with kids.

Travel with Grand Children: Your trip

Again – playing and learning is what your trip should be about. Show your grand children that there is a life without TV, computer and Xbox. In the end, it is just like in the old days: the more energy the children use during the day, the better they will sleep at night and the more comfortable they will become to spend time with their grand parents. Respect each other though – the world has simply changed so much during the past decades, you may just need to accept new hobbies, as weird as they may be for you! Consult the parents if you are not sure. Also, don’t forget that the kids won’t get tired as easily as you will!

Travel with Grand Children: After the trip

When everybody gets back home, its always a feeling of relief, but even a little sadness since the adventure “grand travel” is over. But take a few hours, and prepare a little presentation of your trip with your grand children! Using their computers to show the pictures, tell everybody what a wonderful trip it was! Be a good example of a person, parent and grand parent, and enjoy the time with the little ones as much as you can!

Have you traveled with your grand children before? Where did you go to, and what advises do you have for other grand parents? What is a must-do, what is a must-not-do? Share your stories and experiences, and help grand traveling even more!

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Diners are an adventure for everyone, no matter where you are from. But which places in California give you the real deal? Where do you feel like you should wear a petticoat and put wax into your hair? Fox Rent A Car as set up a list of the 10 best Diners in California, happy eating!

California Diners: Bob’s Big Boy Restaurant in Burbank, CA

This place considers itself as one of the historic landmarks in Southern California, and they are right! Typical American kitchen with burgers, chicken, beef and milk shakes. Big bonus – they serve breakfast all day long.

California Diners: Fred 62 in Los Angeles, CA

No matter what time of the day, Fred 62 will be open and serve you delicious omelets, salads, shakes, sandwiches, burgers. Basically you will get whatever you are graving for.

California Diners: The Kettle in Manhattan Beach, CA

Mexican and American cuisine close to the Manhattan beach Pier, great coffee and the place to go to when you are in town! Their menu gets revised every 3 months, so check this place out regularly.

California Diners: St. Francis Fountain in San Francisco, CA

No matter whether you live in San Francisco or are just there to visit – check out this place in the Mission District. You have to expect to stand in line for breakfast, but its well worth it.

California Diners: Bette’s Oceanview Diner in Berkeley, CA

This place is the perfect example of small location gone famous. You will for sure stand in line, but delicious yet affordable food. Coffee, pancakes, hash browns, it can all be yours!

California Diners: Fog City Diner in San Francisco, CA

Located at San Francisco’s famous Embarcadero, you will truly enjoy this diner. All American food, great spot and the perfect diner feeling – you will find it here! Oh, and if you are lucky, the bartender will put on a little show for you!

California Diners: Art’s Café in San Francisco, CA

Have you ever heard of a beef teriyaki hash brown sandwich, or a bibimbap omelette? Check out this place. It is run by a Korean elderly couple and they are doing a great job offering Asian dishes American style!

California Diners: 4th Street Bowl in San Jose, CA

This place combines great food with your Bowling adventure! They have special offers every day, so make sure you check out their calendar to get what you want at the best price!

California Diners: Restaurant at 12th and Broadway in San Diego, CA

This place is great for good, yet cheap American and Mexican food. They serve breakfast and lunch and you will go out of this place happily filled. Try to pay cash here, it’s faster than Credit Card.

California Diners: Fairmont Diner in San Diego, CA

This place is a few minutes North of San Diego downtown and has some of the best ratings for sandwiches! Great staff, great location, great food, great prices.

Where Do You Eat At?

Wherever you are in California, there is always a great, old-school diner around the corner. While most of them are just average, some outstanding diners will capture your mind and you will be glad to come back again! Which diners do you like to go to? Let us know the places you love, and we will share it with our other readers!

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.