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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.

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.

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

Walk amid towering trees, hike along scenic coastal trails and spot rare wildlife at this spectacular national park in North Coast California.

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

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

Watch mountain peaks reflected in calm water and enjoy recreational activities, such as canoeing and hiking, at this picturesque lake.

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.

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

Choose from more than 4,000 wineries in this productive region with many award-winning vintages.

This region of bounty has fine wines, redwood forests, long beaches, secluded coves, parks that preserve nature and history, and a thriving cultural scene.

Enjoy an upscale excursion to the country’s best-known and most luxurious wine-growing region.

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

Attend the markets and explore the fascinating sites decorating the flanks of this large plaza for a glimpse into Sonoma’s intricate past.

Enjoy a picnic in the shadow of some of the world’s tallest trees in the midst of this dense grove of redwoods.

Choose from more than 4,000 wineries in this productive region with many award-winning vintages.

Engage with some of Northern California’s most prominent contemporary artists when you check out the galleries and educational events held at this art center.

Choose from more than 4,000 wineries in this productive region with many award-winning vintages.

Stroll along the banks of the Russian River in this charming town and explore the towering redwoods in the outskirts.

Choose from more than 4,000 wineries in this productive region with many award-winning vintages.

Watch mountain peaks reflected in calm water and enjoy recreational activities, such as canoeing and hiking, at this picturesque lake.