California Art + Water sports 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.

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

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

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

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

Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.

Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.

Take the kids for a swim in the ocean, pet sharks at the aquarium and explore museums and galleries in this laid-back beach city on California’s Pacific Coast.

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

Examine pictographs and see the holes in the rock that were used for grinding flour at this fascinating site, where the human history of the region is remembered. 

Hike the trails of this beautiful park and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. Dip your toes in refreshingly cool water and study fascinating geology.

Culture vultures flock to the largest art museum in the western United States to view collections spanning the history of art from ancient to modern.

Examine pictographs and see the holes in the rock that were used for grinding flour at this fascinating site, where the human history of the region is remembered. 

When you eat an almond, it’s highly likely that it came from this central part of California, one of the most productive agricultural areas in the United States.

Surrounded by majestic beauty, this spot features awe-inspiring natural marvels. Enter to find a collection of these wonders captured in photographs.

Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.

Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.

Seek out a remote and unusual tribute to a junction’s namesake, a display of kettles from distant lands.

Seek out a remote and unusual tribute to a junction’s namesake, a display of kettles from distant lands.

Come to this Lake Tahoe destination in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada to ski in winter, swim in summer and enjoy a lively nightlife year-round.

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

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

When people dream of West Coast driving vacations along the Pacific Ocean, this is the region of their dreams.

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