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Forests of towering redwoods, dramatic seascapes, a thriving arts scene and premier local wines; this community hits the perfect balance between rugged and refined.

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

Venture to the wild heart of California, a land of abundant natural beauty, vast national parks and towns steeped in Gold Rush history.

Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.

Walk amid some of the finest redwood scenery on the planet and then visit a waterfall via this natural path. 

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

Get your camera ready for the panoramic vistas from atop the Black Mountains, widely considered some of the best views in Death Valley National Park.

Much of the nation’s produce comes from the fertile valleys in this area bordered by the Sierras and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Visit this California landmark on the shores of Lake Tahoe and learn about the history and former inhabitants of this Nordic-style lakeside house.

Gaze across the vast expanse of Lake Tahoe and pine-tree-studded Fannette Island from one of the lake’s most spectacular viewpoints.

Trek to the top of Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall along Yosemite National Park’s signature hiking trail. Expect to be generously sprayed by both waterfalls.

Hike scenic trails, camp amid inspiring landscapes and go rock climbing in a valley used as a hideout by cattle raiders. 

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

Visit this California landmark on the shores of Lake Tahoe and learn about the history and former inhabitants of this Nordic-style lakeside house.

Visit this California landmark on the shores of Lake Tahoe and learn about the history and former inhabitants of this Nordic-style lakeside house.

Trek to the top of Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall along Yosemite National Park’s signature hiking trail. Expect to be generously sprayed by both waterfalls.

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

Learn all about the massive, cloud-skimming tree species that populate the nearby Giant Forest at this small but fascinating museum. 

Explore a jewel of a lake located between North Dome and Half Dome. It is the final remnant of an ancient glacial lake that once covered Yosemite.

Few places in the world combine high and low desert flora, fauna and geology like this breathtaking expanse of preserved wilderness.