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El Cerrito, CA

stunningplaces — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:10:41 +0000

El Cerrito is a census-designated place (CDP) in Riverside County, California, USA. It is an unincorporated area mostly surrounded by the city of Corona.

Stonyford, CA

stunningplaces — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:56:34 +0000

Stonyford is a small unincorporated community in Colusa County, California. Its zip code is 95979 and its area code is 530.

Sites, CA

stunningplaces — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:55:12 +0000

Sites is a small unincorporated community in Colusa County, California. Its ZIP code is 95979 and its area code is 530.

Princeton, CA

stunningplaces — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:53:58 +0000

Princeton-by-the-Sea (sometimes, especially locally, called Princeton) is an unincorporated community on the coast of San Mateo County, California. The ZIP Code is 94019 and the community is inside area code 650.

This area was inhabited by Ohlone tribes in pre-Columbian times. Because of the special microhabitat of the adjacent Pillar Point Harbor, there are numerous pelagic birds that visit the local area. The area has a boating cachet for harbor activities and has been a tourist destination since the early 1900s with the establishment of the Princeton Inn Hotel. As of 2000, the population of the community is 297.

Besides the harbor, with its piers and docks, Princeton has a number of shops, restaurants, and accommodations. The community is near State Route 1, the Cabrillo Highway, just north of Half Moon Bay and south of Moss Beach.

The annual surfing competition Mavericks actually takes place in Princeton, although it is usually attributed to neighboring Half Moon Bay.

Maxwell, CA

stunningplaces — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:52:51 +0000

Maxwell in Colusa County, California, is a small unincorporated farm town. Located off Interstate 5, it is home to Maxwell High School. The main crop grown is rice, though a variety of others such as grapes, almonds, squash, and sunflowers are grown as well. Its zip code is 95955 and its area code is 530.

Grimes, CA

stunningplaces — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:51:17 +0000

Grimes is a small unincorporated community in Colusa County, California. Its zip code is 95950 and its area code is 530.

College City, CA

stunningplaces — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:49:10 +0000

College City is a small unincorporated community in Colusa County, California. Its zip code is 95912 and its area code is 530.

Arbuckle, CA

stunningplaces — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:40:49 +0000

Arbuckle is a census-designated place (CDP) in Colusa County, California, United States. The population was 2,332 at the 2000 census. The town entrance sign on I-5 only says 864 people, but it’s very old and hasn’t been updated. The town of Arbuckle is situated in the southerly portion of Colusa County, approximately 20 miles (32 km) southwest of the City of Colusa, the County seat. Arbuckle is characterized by single-family residences, multiple-family units, some mobile homes, and commercial activities. The land surrounding Arbuckle is mostly agriculture including cultivated annual crops, and both active and unmaintained orchards (primarily almond). Regional access is provided by the north south running Interstate Highway 5.

Williams, CA

stunningplaces — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:11:19 +0000

Williams is a city in Colusa County, California, United States. The population was 3,670 at the 2000 census. It is a traveler’s city with many fast food restaurants, motels, and gas stations. It’s a city like Santa Nella or its Glenn County counterparts to the north.

Colusa, CA

stunningplaces — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:05:08 +0000

Colusa is the county seat of Colusa County, California. The population was 5,402 at the 2000 census.