The Marin Headlands is vast area of hilly terrain north of San Francisco, just over the golden gate bridge. It offers some of the most spectacular views of the gateway to the San Francisco Bay, including the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge, the city skyline and natural wildlife.
Wide boulevards lined with Mediterranean Revival-style mansions; graceful fountains, coral rock pools and tropical gardens--Coral Gables, is an elegant, easygoing South Florida city creating a perfect blend of Old World and New World attractions. Since it's glamorous founding in the "Roaring 20s" by developer George Merrick, the "City Beautiful" as it is often called, has been known for its Mediterranean theme, as well as restaurant and entertainment scene.