Fresno , General info:
9/10

Fresno is the sixth-largest city in California and the county seat of Fresno County, it is located in the centre of the expansive Central Valley, approximately 200 miles north of Los Angeles, and 170 miles south of the state capital, Sacramento.

Fresno , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Cheap B&B, hotels and wine.

Fresno , Different stuff:
10/10

Huntington Boulevard - Homes from the early 20th century line this boulevard in the heart of the historic Alta Vista Tract. The surrounding streets, Kerckhoff and Balch Avenues, have homes from the Arts and Crafts era which, like the downtown, are being renovated and brought back to their historic roots. During Christmas, the homes along the boulevard are adorned with lights and decorations. The nation's tallest living Christmas Tree, located at Huntington and 6th Street, is the highlight of the event.

Fresno , Don't miss:
10/10

Fresno Chaffee Zoo -can provide you fun, unique up-close experience that strengthens the bond between people and wildlife. It is home to approximately 125 species, with more always on the way.It is the only zoo in North America that currently houses Northland green geckos and Southern tent tortoises. Fresno Chaffee Zoo is also a home to 18 species that are part of the Species Survival Plan.

Fresno State Winery - produces a wide variety of wines from the most popular and well-known of wines such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon to up-and-coming varieties like Syrah to lesser-known wines that are made in small batches.

Fresno , Food:
9/10

Restaurants in Fresno are among some of the best. With a wide variety of food to choose from, your only option is to enjoy your meal. Dine in an Italian restaurant or perhaps grab some Mexican food. The restaurants in Fresno offer a little bit of everything.

Fresno , Hotels:
9/10

Not a lot hotels to choose from, Piccadilly Inn Hotel is the best choise for big spenders.

Fresno , Safety:
10/10

Fresno crime rates are above national average.

Oakland , General info:
9/10

Oakland is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Alameda County. Oakland is located in Northern California in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Combined statistical area#Largest CSAs-twelveth-most-populous metropolitan area in the United States. Based on 2006 statistical data, Oakland is the 44th-largest city in the United States.

Rand McNally named Oakland as having the best weather in the United States.

Oakland is a major West Coast port, and is home to several major corporations including Kaiser Permanente and Clorox, as well as corporate headquarters for nationwide businesses like Dreyer's and Cost Plus World Markets.

Oakland , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Like any big city...

Oakland , Different stuff:
9/10

Symbols of Oakland’s arrival as a modern 20th century metropolis -- the Beaux Arts-style City hall and Rotunda Building, the Tribune Tower, and the Art Deco-style Financial Center building

Oakland , Don't miss:
8/10

Dunsmuir House, Grand Lake Theatre, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, Children's Fairyland, Parkway Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Preservation Park, USS Potomac-National Historic Landmark

Oakland , Food:
9/10

Jack's Bistro, Horatio's, Garibaldi's on College, Citron, ...

Oakland , Hotels:
8/10

Clarion Suites Lake Merritt Restaurant & Hotel, Jack London Square Lodging, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland Airport, Regency Inn, North Oakland, Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove, Oakland Marriott

Quality Inn, Imperial Inn, Fairfield Inn by Marriott

Oakland , Safety:
9/10

Not so safe in here ...