A trip to the California State Fair can be overwhelming if you don?t know what to expect. Come and take a peek at what the California State Fair has to offer.

Hot Tubs Galore

While heading into the fair, if you make a sharp left and walk through the smells of hot dogs and Chinese food, you will stumble upon the spa section. Your body temperature will rise as one of the hard-bodied salesmen approaches you.

Looking into the deep pool of water, with 12 seats, a 15-inch television set, and a stereo blaring ZZ Top?s “She?s Got Legs,” may make you think that if only you had a $12,000 spa, you would never have to leave home.

Blast from the Past

Black and white photos of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz fill a medium-size building, right in the middle of the line of food vendors. Slap down $2.50 for admittance, and off into funny-land you will go. At the entrance a photographer stands outside taking pictures of people holding up bottles of “Vitameatavegemin,” from a classic Lucy scene.

Inside, there are three re-created sets that match those in scenes playing on the 50-inch television screen above; a must-see for “I Love Lucy” fans.

Anyone Hungry?

Hunger is bound to set in eventually. Many Fair attendees can be seen walking around with hot dogs on a stick, corn on a stick, or just about anything else on a stick. The lines don?t look that appealing, but if your stomach gets the best of you, expect to fork out over $5 for a hot dog and bottled water at the cash register. Bring at least $10; enough for some food and a roll of Tums.

Not A Cheap Thrill

The average Fair attendee?s attire includes khaki shorts and white tennis shoes, but if you head over to the “Adrenaline Drop,” you will see flashy sunglasses, baggy shorts and girls with perfect lipstick and short skirts watching their significant others taking a short flight into the sky.

With N*Sync?s “Bye, Bye, Bye” blaring in the background, everyone from teenage boys to middle-aged men waited in line to take the plunge. 135 feet high, the person lays flat on their back and free-falls into a net.

“I am a daredevil and I will do anything that gives me that rush,” said 38-year-old Steve Lanfranco, who works for the San Jose School District. Lanfranco said he wished the free-fall lasted longer, and that the $20 per person was pricey.

Need to Go?

The bathroom experience will send you into a state of relaxation. As you enter you will notice a banner with the Charmin Baby on it, giving you the feeling of being in a Charmin Exhibit. Located at the Rodeo Arena, next to Ameripop, Charmin leads you into aromatherapy, soothing music, and premium Charmin Ultra bath tissue. So feel the softness, and just sit back and enjoy the two-ply atmosphere.

Now that you have taken a peek inside the Fair, go ahead and experience it for yourself before it closes on September 3. Remember to have water on-hand at all times, good shoes, and at least $40 spending money per person. Between admission, rides, and food, the fair is not a cheap experience.