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

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

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

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

Stand on the lowest elevation in North America when you visit this spectacular salt flat beside the Black Mountains in the heart of Death Valley.

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

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. 

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

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

Witness a superb panorama of the Yosemite Valley from this viewing point and spot soaring canyons, plunging falls and granite cliffs along the rugged valley skyline.

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.

Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.

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.

Witness a superb panorama of the Yosemite Valley from this viewing point and spot soaring canyons, plunging falls and granite cliffs along the rugged valley skyline.

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

The stretch of scenery between San Francisco and Santa Barbara is one of the most beautiful sections of California’s famously spectacular coastline.

As one of the country’s most striking state capitol grounds, this inner-city haven is home to the Capitol Museum, special plants and trees and significant memorials.

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

As one of the country’s most striking state capitol grounds, this inner-city haven is home to the Capitol Museum, special plants and trees and significant memorials.

As one of the country’s most striking state capitol grounds, this inner-city haven is home to the Capitol Museum, special plants and trees and significant memorials.