North America Sunset & sunrise + Water sports pictures

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Once a minor trading post, today this vibrant city offers visitors a cosmopolitan centre packed with galleries and museums, and an outer ring dotted with historic suburbs, family theme parks and scenic lakes.

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.

Hike to the summit of this spectacular sandstone mountain and drink in the magnificent panoramic views of the Valley of the Sun.

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.

Come to the Arizona capital where Native Indian culture sits comfortably alongside a variety of 20th-century attractions.

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.

This oceanfront city in Mississippi offers a wide choice of casinos, popular eco-tourism options and a touching memorial for those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

The Treasure State is a treasure indeed, a land of rugged, glacial beauty with mountainous peaks, thrilling wildlife and rolling prairies that are rich with history.

Strange and beautiful natural wonders pepper the landscape of Utah, a state known for its five breathtaking national parks and creative capital city.

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

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.