California Historical + People pictures

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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.

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

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

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.

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

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.

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

With its craggy rocks and towering trees that are centuries old, the rugged California coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border truly must be seen to be believed.

With its craggy rocks and towering trees that are centuries old, the rugged California coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border truly must be seen to be believed.

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

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

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.

Renamed after John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, this historic area has transformed since the gritty industrial days described in the book.

You can go from a farmers market to a night at the theatre, with some food truck feasts in between, at San Fran’s Civic Center. 

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.

You can go from a farmers market to a night at the theatre, with some food truck feasts in between, at San Fran’s Civic Center. 

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

This engrossing museum is packed with ancient Egyptian artefacts; jewellery, hieroglyphs and the odd mummy.

Mingle with young professionals, tech geniuses and finance gurus when you walk the streets of the Financial District. 

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.