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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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Uncover the fascinating world of giant redwood trees via interpretive trails, a museum, a treetop gondola and wooden sculptures that may be familiar. 

An awe-inspiring panorama of the foothills and gullies of the Black Mountains unfolds from this elevated viewpoint, where you’ll find a series of hiking trails.

Lassen Peak, Bumpass Mountain and Ski Heil Peak are among the rocky behemoths that frame the deep blue water of this scenic lake.

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. 

Few places in the world combine high and low desert flora, fauna and geology like this breathtaking expanse of preserved wilderness.

Photos displayed in this historic museum provide a window into the park’s appearance during the tumultuous eruptions and rock avalanches of the early 1900s.

In the heart of Lassen Volcanic National Park, surround yourself by the thick green forests and soaring mountain peaks of this Northern California wilderness.

In the shadow of Mount Lassen, this gorgeous meadow provides access to a waterfall and views of the Milky Way and even the aurora borealis.

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

Watch climbers ascend this monzonite crag in Hidden Valley, inspect its interesting appearance and go for a walk along a nearby trail.