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Forests of towering redwoods, dramatic seascapes, a thriving arts scene and premier local wines; this community hits the perfect balance between rugged and refined.

Walk amid some of the finest redwood scenery on the planet and then visit a waterfall via this natural path. 

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

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

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

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

One of America’s largest urban green spaces, Balboa Park is an exciting spot packed with art, culture, and a world-renowned zoo.

Much of the nation’s produce comes from the fertile valleys in this area bordered by the Sierras and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Venture to the wild heart of California, a land of abundant natural beauty, vast national parks and towns steeped in Gold Rush history.

Get your camera ready for the panoramic vistas from atop the Black Mountains, widely considered some of the best views in Death Valley National Park.

This replica samurai estate is an unexpected delight, and the ideal place to seek tranquillity and peace.

Aside from some of America’s most expensive real estate, this enclave of Silicon Valley is also home to a world-class Japanese garden and center for the arts.

This replica samurai estate is an unexpected delight, and the ideal place to seek tranquillity and peace.

When people dream of West Coast driving vacations along the Pacific Ocean, this is the region of their dreams.

When people dream of West Coast driving vacations along the Pacific Ocean, this is the region of their dreams.

This replica samurai estate is an unexpected delight, and the ideal place to seek tranquillity and peace.

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

When people dream of West Coast driving vacations along the Pacific Ocean, this is the region of their dreams.

This replica samurai estate is an unexpected delight, and the ideal place to seek tranquillity and peace.

Much of the nation’s produce comes from the fertile valleys in this area bordered by the Sierras and the Pacific Crest Trail.

This replica samurai estate is an unexpected delight, and the ideal place to seek tranquillity and peace.

California’s capital and its surroundings have attractions for all interests, from cultural destinations, to clear lakes, to a history riddled with gold. 

This replica samurai estate is an unexpected delight, and the ideal place to seek tranquillity and peace.

From historic parks to high tech museums, this Silicon Valley city has been, and remains, anything but dull.