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Surrounded by lush conifer forest, this surreal, lunar terrain boils and bubbles with mud pots and steaming geysers. 

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

Surrounded by lush conifer forest, this surreal, lunar terrain boils and bubbles with mud pots and steaming geysers. 

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

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

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

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

The hiking trails, waterfalls and mountains full of diverse wildlife make this national park one of the country’s most picturesque.

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

The hiking trails, waterfalls and mountains full of diverse wildlife make this national park one of the country’s most picturesque.

Forests of towering redwoods, dramatic seascapes, a thriving arts scene and premier local wines; this community hits the perfect balance between rugged and refined.

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

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

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Farmers markets, a multicultural culinary scene, stunning art deco architecture and an exciting zoo make Oakland a must-visit location for Bay area visitors. 

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

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

This wildlife sanctuary, a magnet for nature lovers and artists, is a jewel of the California State Park system. 

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Just outside Oakland, discover a natural oasis filled with towering redwoods, lush meadows, trickling brooks and miles of hiking trails. 

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.