California Historic buildings + Water sports pictures

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

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. 

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

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.

Just south of Los Angeles is this small coastal city where you can enjoy live music, festivals, street fairs and a range of outdoor activities.

Tony Bennett famously left his heart here – and so will you. This city knows how to win your affections and keep you faithful to the last.

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

Tacky and wacky by turns, this sun-drenched strip of sand is a favourite playground for city-weary Angelenos.

This relaxed beach has plenty to do during the day, and its popular clubs will keep you dancing late into the night.

Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park.

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

Cross an innovative bridge that tells time in an enormous park full of family activities within this picturesque city.

Spend an afternoon wandering around this historic ethnic neighborhood, which is home to diverse restaurants, a thriving art scene and quirky grocery stores.