Travel Reference
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If you ask the kitchen to divide a plate between two (or more) people, there may be a
small split-plate surcharge.
Vegetarians, vegans and travelers with food allergies or restrictions are in luck - many
restaurants are used to catering to specific dietary needs. For more about California's
local dining and drinking scenes, see (
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EATING PRICE RANGES
The following price ranges refer to an average main course at dinner, unless otherwise
stated. These prices don't include taxes or tip. Note the same dishes at lunch will usually
be cheaper, even half-price.
$
less than $10
$$
$10 to $20
$$$
more than $20
Gay & Lesbian Travelers
California is a magnet for LGBTQ travelers. Hot spots include the Castro in San Francisco,
West Hollywood (WeHo), Silver Lake and Long Beach in LA, San Diego's Hillcrest neigh-
borhood, the desert resort of Palm Springs, Guerneville in the Russian River Valley and
Calistoga in Napa Valley. Some scenes are predominantly male-oriented, but women usu-
ally won't feel too left out.
Same-sex marriage is legal in California. Despite widespread tolerance, homophobic
bigotry still exists. In small towns, especially away from the coast, tolerance often comes
down to a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.
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