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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.

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

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

Hike along the trail and join the campers and picnickers in this gorgeous and tranquil spot beside the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway.

Amid the grandeur of the majestic peaks of Yosemite National Park, this quiet spot along the river offers a peaceful location to relax and have a meal.

In the mountainous Yosemite area, you can also walk on relatively flat terrain to view the landscape. Experience the majestic location in comfortable walking shoes.

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.

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.

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

Completed in the early 20th century, this building houses the mayor’s office and meeting chambers of the Los Angeles City Council.

Art buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike will enjoy the most famous of Balboa Park’s cultural icons.

Completed in the early 20th century, this building houses the mayor’s office and meeting chambers of the Los Angeles City Council.

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

Amid the grandeur of the majestic peaks of Yosemite National Park, this quiet spot along the river offers a peaceful location to relax and have a meal.

Amid the grandeur of the majestic peaks of Yosemite National Park, this quiet spot along the river offers a peaceful location to relax and have a meal.