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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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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

Experience one of America’s iconic natural sights, a sweeping view of the forests, waterfalls and monolithic granite mountains of the Yosemite Valley.

A humble warehouse in Sacramento hosts some of the state’s finest vintage automobiles and motorcycles. View over 150 vehicles on display for old-time family fun.

Look out into the wide expanse of Tenaya Canyon from this viewpoint and see the stony sentinel of Half Dome presiding over the tree-studded valley.

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

Spend a leisurely day on this rugged and wild stretch of beach, where the sand glitters with shiny round moonstones and the boardwalk promises staggering views.

Look out into the wide expanse of Tenaya Canyon from this viewpoint and see the stony sentinel of Half Dome presiding over the tree-studded valley.

Drop a fishing line to hook walleye perch and rubberlip or spend some time enjoying the views from this long timber pier that juts out from a protected cove.

A humble warehouse in Sacramento hosts some of the state’s finest vintage automobiles and motorcycles. View over 150 vehicles on display for old-time family fun.

A humble warehouse in Sacramento hosts some of the state’s finest vintage automobiles and motorcycles. View over 150 vehicles on display for old-time family fun.

Find out about the early days of Californian state rules via the displays and guides in this historic 19th-century building.

Find out about the early days of Californian state rules via the displays and guides in this historic 19th-century building.

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

The dramatic waterfalls and granite walls of Yosemite National Park are all accessible via enjoyable hikes from this tourist village.