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Away from the busy towns along the California coastline, discover a slower and more peaceful way of life amid rolling forests and craggy mountains. 

This Roman-inspired palace built in 1915 remains a modern-day renaissance center of fine arts and science. 

In the mountainous Yosemite area, you can also walk on relatively flat terrain to view the landscape. Experience the majestic location in comfortable walking shoes.

Amid the grandeur of the majestic peaks of Yosemite National Park, this quiet spot along the river offers a peaceful location to relax and have a meal.

Amid the grandeur of the majestic peaks of Yosemite National Park, this quiet spot along the river offers a peaceful location to relax and have a meal.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Satisfy your appetite for adventure, entertainment and great food at San Francisco’s bustling waterfront. 

In the mountainous Yosemite area, you can also walk on relatively flat terrain to view the landscape. Experience the majestic location in comfortable walking shoes.

Discover a star-studded hangout and marvel at the art deco splendor of one of LA’s stellar attractions.

Amid the grandeur of the majestic peaks of Yosemite National Park, this quiet spot along the river offers a peaceful location to relax and have a meal.

In the mountainous Yosemite area, you can also walk on relatively flat terrain to view the landscape. Experience the majestic location in comfortable walking shoes.

Leave your heart here in a fascinating hilly city, over a golden bridge, under towering trees and within the fog of the Pacific Coast.

Leave your heart here in a fascinating hilly city, over a golden bridge, under towering trees and within the fog of the Pacific Coast.

Farmers markets, a multicultural culinary scene, stunning art deco architecture and an exciting zoo make Oakland a must-visit location for Bay area visitors. 

Hike along the trail and join the campers and picnickers in this gorgeous and tranquil spot beside the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway.

Leave your heart here in a fascinating hilly city, over a golden bridge, under towering trees and within the fog of the Pacific Coast.

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard. 

Discover thousands of plants inside the historic centerpiece of San Diego’s Balboa Park, which was originally built for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.