California Action & adventure, Art, Autumn + Museum pictures

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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.

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

Discover how trains helped make America what it is today in the largest railroad museum in the country.

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.

Visit this museum to journey through the history of the photography medium, which both captures the real world and transforms it into art.

View a priceless collection of masterpieces from Europe, the U.S. and Russia in this gorgeous community museum, known as San Diego’s jewel box of art.

Visit this museum to journey through the history of the photography medium, which both captures the real world and transforms it into art.

Bronze your body and rub shoulders with body builders and wacky performers at Los Angeles’ quirky urban shoreline, a colorful escape from the city.

Discover an aquarium with a giant kelp forest, an actual space shuttle and numerous educational displays and exhibits inside this remarkable facility.

Experience the great outdoors at one of California’s premier mountain resort areas, where winter and summer promise adventures that are fun for the whole family.

Just south of Los Angeles is this small coastal city where you can enjoy live music, festivals, street fairs and a range of outdoor activities.

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

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.

Bronze your body and rub shoulders with body builders and wacky performers at Los Angeles’ quirky urban shoreline, a colorful escape from the city.

Discover how trains helped make America what it is today in the largest railroad museum in the country.

Discover how trains helped make America what it is today in the largest railroad museum in the country.

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

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

Discover an aquarium with a giant kelp forest, an actual space shuttle and numerous educational displays and exhibits inside this remarkable facility.

Laid-back by day, this hub of nightclubs and bars comes to life at night. 

Visit this museum to journey through the history of the photography medium, which both captures the real world and transforms it into art.