California is a gourmand's dream. Some of the world's best chefs energetically combine fresh fish and seafood from the Pacific, abundant produce from the fertile farmlands of California and some of the world's best wines from all across the state. California cuisine insists upon gourmet treatment of fresh local ingredients.
But don't think you're going to live on just seafood or vegetables while visiting. On the contrary, California's diverse culture means you can eat all types of authentic fare from around the world, including Thai, Korean, Chinese, Indian, French, Italian and Indonesian. In addition, you can select from a wide variety of vegetarian dishes or from the Weight Watchers, South Beach or Sonoma diets. What California offers hungry travelers and residents alike is variety.
Take advantage of Mexico's influence on California—whether at a roadside burrito stand, at an elaborate restaurant with cuisine from interior Mexico, or at an authentic Mid-Eastern Indian stand for an order of humus and vegetables. Make a quick stop for American fast food, or take your time at a Italian or Thai restaurant. Anywhere you travel in California, you'll find a wide variety of food stops and restaurants.
