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The USA's most populous state is practically a country unto itself, divided between green north and arid south. Highlights: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, Napa/Sonoma wine country, Disneyland, redwood country, skiing, driving the Pacific Coast Highway, and lots more.

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The Beverly Hills sign is among Google´s top most-searched spots in the USA - but not the one you think

David Vives/Pexels Coming in ninth on the top ten list is a Los Angeles sign - but not the famous one that spells HOLLYWOOD. This landmark identifies Beverly Hills (above), the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood that’s associated with lavish estates owned by celebrities; the 40-foot emblem we see today in the linear Beverly Gardens Park is actually a replica of one built in 1907. During spring and summer, a beautiful pond in front of the letters comes alive with blooming lilies, making for the…

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SoCal´s Solvang - wine country and great Danes

Carol Highsmith Nestled in Southern California's Santa Ynez Valley, a 45-minute drive north of Santa Barbara and a bit over two hours from Los Angeles, this small town of just over 6,100 offers visitors a unique blend of nature and culture. One of Solvang's top attractions is its unique Danish, which you can explore by strolling its charming streets. Founded in 1911 by Danish immigrants, and its downtown remodeled in the 1940s to reflect that country's architectural heritage, Solvang has a…

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13 of the top recreational lakes to enjoy in California

Wallpaper Flare The Golden State is a bonanza for lovers of nature and the great outdoors, and in addition to natural beauty, its most stunning freshwater reservoir lakes usually offer a plethora of activities and amenities - swimming, boating, fishing, and various other pursuits on the lands surrounding them. And here's a round-up of some of the state's most popular with visitors from near and far: read post

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5 savory spots in San Diego for world cuisine

Cali's second largest city is known for its seafood and Mexican cuisine (it is after all just 20 minutes from the border). But increasingly it's also home to a wide menu of world cuisine - including some you might not expect! Here are five tasty examples I came across recently: read post

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Wendy Capra December 12, 2024 at 11:15pm

I visited the Channel Islands last summer, and I HIGHLY recommend! https://www.afar.com/magazine/why-southern-californias-channel-isla...

This National Park Is Home to the Most Biodiverse Environment in North America

Located off the Southern California coast, Channel Islands National Park offers visitors miles of secluded trails, the chance to spot 145 endemic spe…
John Kipper September 9, 2023 at 7:09pm

Cali is cool for road tripping, and here´s a pretty good round-up from - of all outlets, a British newspaper: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/discover-america/california/best...

5 of the best road trips in California

Drive straight to the heart of the Golden State
Jordan Simon May 1, 2023 at 12:41pm

Hey winos! Ever heard of the Suisun Valley? Like Napa and Sonoma it's in NoCal, but unlike them provides a more bucolic, down-home kind of experience. I recently caught a writeup in National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/california-wine-r...

Is this California wine region the new Napa? Its vintners hope not.

Suisun Valley has become a weekend destination for its top-notch wines and down-to-earth wineries—a reminder of how Napa used to be.
Jordan Simon April 11, 2023 at 6:46pm

I'm been long interested in First Nations culture, and for anyone like me, this latest Cali initiative is a boon: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/native-california

Native California, a Just-Launched Online Database, Connects Travelers to the State's Indigenous He…

It's a treasure trove of 500 attractions—including museums, restaurants, hiking trails, and shopping—all connected to California's native communities.
David Paul Appell October 28, 2022 at 9:47am

On your next visit to San Francisco, bring your doggo to Dogue, the first high-quality restaurant for canines! https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/27/san-francisco-dogue...

‘Bone-appetite’: San Francisco’s latest trendy restaurant caters to canines | San Francisco | The G…

Dogue, run by a trained chef, has garnered outrage for the high cost of pampering pups but pet parents have been supportive
José Balido September 17, 2022 at 11:31am

Leave it to California to progressive, "woke," whatever you want to call it, but I think this is a great idea: Visit California has just launched a marketing campaign called Visit Native California to promote tourism around the state's 109 recognized tribes: https://www.afar.com/magazine/visit-native-california-program-seeks...

New Visit Native California Program Encourages Travelers to Connect With State's Indigenous Cultures

The new Native-led initiative seeks to showcase the rich cultures of the state’s 109 federally recognized tribes.
Jeffrey Kunst August 21, 2022 at 8:53am

The Golden State is home to some of the USA's most iconic attractions, and this recent list of its top 52 includes not only them but a number of others you may not have heard of well - worth a read if you're California dreamin' on your next vacay! https://365traveler.com/things-to-do-in-california/

52 BEST THINGS TO DO IN CALIFORNIA YOU CAN'T MISS

Home to some of the world’s most iconic cities, white-sand beaches, and the largest trees in the world -- California is a place where culture-savvy t…
Riccardo R February 28, 2022 at 2:02pm

The London-based travel-site BigSevenTravel.com recently came out with "The best cities in the world for art and culture in 2022", and you might expect L.A. to be on the list - and you'd if right, but how close to #1 do you think they rank it? https://bigseventravel.com/best-cities-for-arts-culture/
Darryl Musick November 1, 2021 at 6:06pm

Next up in our tour of California Gold Rush towns is the home of Mark Twain's jumping frogs. It's Angels Camp, today at The World on Wheels.
Darryl Musick September 27, 2021 at 10:17pm

Next up in our series about California Gold Rush Towns at The World on Wheels is Mokelumne Hill.