... development. In addition to the benefits of tourism to the local economies, there are certain costs to be considered, such as the increase in land values and the seasonality of the industry although these are normally compensated by the economic gains. Tourism is undoubtedly very important for the economy of the Golden State of California. Its approximate 400,000 square kilometres of land has many natural and man-made features that have attracted tourists for years. With its long stretch of coast and its associated water-sports, to Disneyland, Seaworld and Universal Studios and the tourism that they attract. San Francisco, Los Angeles and Hollywood conjure up images of tourism in their own right, together with other historic and modern towns and cities throughout the State. For the wander lust travellers, those in search of a more cultural or natural aspect, there are National Parks such as Yosemite and Big Sur, extinct gold-mining ...

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