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Palm Springs Attractions Near L.A.—Desert Hills Premium Outlets & More

Palm Springs Attractions Near L.A.—Desert Hills Premium Outlets & More

Tourist Attractions Near Desert Hills Premium Outlets The ever-popular Palm Springs draws visitors from all over the world! Just a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, it offers breathtaking natural scenery and luxurious resort hotels. The Desert Hills Premium Outlets are also close by, making it a great spot for shopping, too! This time, let me […]

Waymo Robotaxi Review Emergency Vehicle & Traffic Handling

Waymo Robotaxi Review: Emergency Vehicle & Traffic Handling

Introduction One of the most exciting ways to explore San Francisco is to sightsee in a Waymo self-driving taxi and experience cutting-edge autonomy first-hand. In this ride we travel from the heart of downtown to the Outer Sunset neighborhood on the south side of Golden Gate Park, while pointing out can’t-miss spots such as Pier 39, Alcatraz […]

Tesla FSD vs Waymo Hidden San Francisco Views & Yosemite Drive

Tesla FSD vs Waymo: Hidden San Francisco Views & Yosemite Drive

Crossing California with Tesla FSD: San Francisco → Yosemite Part 2 Introduction Welcome to Part 2 of our road trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. In this segment we roll along the I-580 freeway near Oakland, spotlighting Tesla FSD’s technical tricks and uncovering off-the-radar scenic spots. Look forward to ruins like the Sutro […]

Top Gun Filming Locations in San Diego: The Ultimate Guide

Touring the Most Popular Top Gun Filming Locations in San Diego Ever since its 1986 release, Top Gun has been a worldwide hit. The 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, was also hugely entertaining! This time, let’s explore spots in and around San Diego where many key scenes from the original Top Gun were filmed! From […]

Exploring San Francisco by Waymo Full House Filming Spots & City Landmarks with an Autonomous Tax

Exploring San Francisco by Waymo: Full House Filming Spots & City Landmarks with an Autonomous Tax

Introduction On this outing I hopped into a self-driving Waymo’s fully driver-less robotaxi in San Francisco to hunt down filming locations from the ’90s hit sitcom Full House. Alphabet’s fully autonomous ride carried me from Alamo Square—home of the “Tanner house” in the show’s opening credits—all the way to the famously twisty Lombard Street. The photo below shows […]

Newport Beach Guide: Balboa Island Ferry, Fun Zone & The O.C.

Newport Beach Guide: Balboa Island Ferry, Fun Zone & The O.C.

Drive Across the Water in Newport Beach – the Setting of The O.C.! When you think of beaches in the United States—or in California—what places come to mind? Santa Monica, Venice, Malibu… Even just around Los Angeles there are countless famous and much-loved beaches. For Beach Feature Vol. 5!! we’re spotlighting the beautiful city of […]

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