Pictures of California

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

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

From celebrity-spotting to clothes shopping, the fabled heartland of the film industry offers substance as well as style.

Listen to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in this concert hall recognized as an internationally renowned architectural landmark.

The Bay Area has one of the most iconic cities in the U.S., as well as cutting-edge universities, acclaimed vineyards and stunning state parks.

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

Experience a surge of amazement when you visit this lookout that offers views of significant portions of this famous park. 

The Bay Area has one of the most iconic cities in the U.S., as well as cutting-edge universities, acclaimed vineyards and stunning state parks.

From celebrity-spotting to clothes shopping, the fabled heartland of the film industry offers substance as well as style.

Drive, bike or walk across the state-of-the-art bridge that connects San Francisco to Oakland and the East Bay beyond.

LA has more than its fair share of stars, but the natural wonders of the universe outshine the film variety at this famous observatory.

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

From celebrity-spotting to clothes shopping, the fabled heartland of the film industry offers substance as well as style.

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

This beachside playground has been a local favourite for more than a hundred years.

Prepare to be awestruck by the national parks, scenic byways and beautiful towns in this region of diverse and wondrous natural scenery.

This huge city-centre park is home to a range of fantastic cultural institutions, and it’s also a lovely place for a walk.