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Waymo Robotaxi Guide San Francisco + Tokyo Expansion

Waymo Robotaxi Guide: San Francisco + Tokyo Expansion

Introduction Looking for a smart way to get around San Francisco? Try a Waymo taxi and experience autonomous-driving tech that keeps getting better every day. We took a ride from Grandview Park—a quiet residential hill in the city’s southwest—all the way to hotel-studded Nob Hill. As the scenery shifts from narrow neighborhood streets to the bustling […]

Lighthouse Café, Hermosa Beach: Iconic La La Land Filming Spot

Lighthouse Café, Hermosa Beach: Iconic La La Land Filming Spot

Popular La La Land Filming Location: Lighthouse Cafe La La Land—set in Los Angeles—is hugely popular in Japan as well. The movie showcases many of L.A.’s most famous sightseeing spots. This time I’d like to introduce the Lighthouse Cafe, a jazz venue with a chic atmosphere that served as one of the film’s locations! Feel […]

SF to Yosemite Drive with Tesla FSD Central Valley

SF to Yosemite Drive with Tesla FSD: Central Valley

Crossing California with Tesla FSD: San Francisco → Yosemite Part 3 Introduction Part 3 of our journey from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park takes us inland through the Central Valley. Starting near Tracy, we follow State Route 132 past Modesto and into Turlock. Highlights include the vast nut orchards of California’s “breadbasket” and a […]

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 […]

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