California Vacation

Explore the outdoors, from rivers and lakes to mountains and volcanoes. Here miners once came to find gold and tourists now find nature’s recreational treasures.

Come for the Disneyland® Resort experience, stay for the beaches. The Magic Kingdom® and the best surfing on the West Coast make a fantastic combination.

From historic parks to high tech museums, this Silicon Valley city has been, and remains, anything but dull.

Take a tour of the America’s best-known wine-growing region for some delicious wine tasting and to buy a bottle or two.

A popular escape from the streets of Los Angeles, this island’s laid-back atmosphere and crystal-clear waters make it seem a world away from the busy city. 

This Californian city attracts visitors looking for sun and sand, and has one of the strongest surfing cultures in the country.

Explore the highest peak of the San Jacinto Mountains and hike through awe-inspiring scenery.

Discover the diversity of Joshua Tree National Park on a short walk around a grove of cactus plants that shimmer in the bright sunshine. 

Go boating on Golden Gate Park’s largest lake. The placid body of water is the home of turtles, ducks and during winter, Canadian geese.  

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.

Beginner and advanced snow enthusiasts alike have their pick from more than 100 trails funneling down from two mountain peaks at this winter sports destination.

Hike, fish, sail or ride a horse in this expansive state park, just 40 minutes east of downtown Sacramento.

Transport yourself into the lawless world of America’s Wild West in this authentic gold-mining ghost town where you can step inside dozens of period buildings.

Sail, swim or simply relax on the sand; you’ll find all the fun of the seaside at Granite Bay Beach, just 40 minutes east of Sacramento.

Picturesque salt ponds, bay waters and mudflats are home to an abundance of Californian wildlife.

This scenic inlet offers a beautiful beach, island, waterfalls, wreck dives, heritage sites and campgrounds with views over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.

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