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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

This fabulous palace, inspired by Roman architecture is a fascinating modern renaissance piece and home to San Francisco’s centre of fine arts and science.

Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, climbing and partying at this massive resort with heavenly views of Lake Tahoe and the desert.

Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.

Beginner and advanced snow enthusiasts alike have their pick from more than 100 trails funneling down from two mountain peaks at this winter sports destination.

Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.

Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.

When this mountain’s very long ski season ends, great mountain biking begins. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful scenery and fun events year-round.

Go back in time to the Middle Ages at this evocative and iconic theatre restaurant.

When this mountain’s very long ski season ends, great mountain biking begins. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful scenery and fun events year-round.

Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.

Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.

Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.

Live - Work - Play is the motto of this laidback “SoCal” city. Half Moon Bay is a beach resort where people work to live and not the other way around.

You’ll find a lot of fit folks running and biking in the Marina District. This will give you some idea of the appeal of this waterside locale.

Come for the Disneyland® Resort experience, stay for the beaches. The Magic Kingdom® and the best surfing on the West Coast make a fantastic combination.

The world’s most iconic theme park has entertained crowds since 1955.

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.