Santa Barbara
California
Big city fun in legendary urban hubs | Celebrated coast with amazing beaches Memorable road trips | Almost 300 state & national parks | Wonderful relaxed vibe Vineyards, inns & rich history of wine country | One of the world’ s culinary hotspots
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When it comes to big-city fun, the Golden State’ s urban hotspots shine brightly. Quirky San Francisco brims with iconic sights and intriguing neighbourhoods. Sprawling Los Angeles is known for its red-carpet glamour, diverse shopping, dining and eclectic neighbourhoods. From sun up to sun down San Diego has great appeal, from the historic Gaslamp Quarter to laid-back beaches and outstanding family attractions.
Southern California’ s warm Pacific waters attract sun worshippers and surfers alike. Classic SoCal spots include Laguna Beach, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Marina Del Rey, Coronado and La Jolla.
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Californian road trip possibilities are plentiful, and it’ s most notable stretch, the Pacific Coast Highway( Highway 1) extends over 650 miles. Running along the coastline from Dana Point to Leggett, scenic stops include Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Cambria, Big Sur, San Simeon and Carmel-by-the-Sea to name just a few.
Northern California is a premier wine-growing region, with outstanding wineries dotting the hills around Napa, Santa Rosa and Sonoma.
In Gold Country see where pioneers hoped to strike it rich, check out San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, or enjoy the dramatic redwood forests and bohemian coastal vibe in Santa Cruz. Further north in America’ s farm-to-fork capital, Sacramento, tuck into gastronomic wonders.
California’ s wide open spaces include UNESCO World Heritage listed Yosemite National Park, a vast wilderness and granite wonderland; Death Valley National Park which is the world’ s hottest desert; Sequoia National Park where you can crane your neck to take in the grandeur of giant sequoia trees; the forest-rimmed Lake Tahoe which draws outdoor enthusiasts year round; and Joshua Tree National Park for otherworldly flora and fauna and outstanding stargazing.
The desert oasis of Palm Springs is just the spot for stylish poolside holidays amidst serene scenery, plus you’ ll find golf courses and gourmet restaurants galore.
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