The California Bay Area is known for its Mediterranean climate and scenic beauty.  It has an ideal climate warmed by the sun and cooled by the sea.  Its impressive beauty is clearly a combination of the rugged coastline, expansive bay, rolling hills, and coastal forests.  It is the heart of Silicon Valley, the technology center of the world and an entrepreneurial haven.  Here's a great starting point to learn more about what the Bay Area has to offer:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Bay_Area