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Being outdoors is a given in California, and fortunately, many of the state's incredible natural treasures are protected as public lands for all to enjoy. Whether you're hiking a short trail to a secluded waterfall, golfing on the edge of the Pacific or just enjoying a day at the beach, it's easy to enjoy our great outdoors.

California's vacation and entertainment choices are boundless. With its rich mixture of cultures, natural resources, renowned museums, world-famous cuisines, and varied landscapes, California is the perfect vacation escape.
There's plenty to see and do in California. Whether you are the outdoor type or shopaholic, you'll find more than enough to keep you entertained. Choose from remote wilderness, monster roller coasters, culturally significant landmarks, intriguing exhibitions, or abundant wildlife.

Aside from the many museums that showcase California's history, there are also many historic sites and monuments. Mission-era artifacts and gold mining ghost towns are just part of California's fascinating history.

California is one of the premier vacation destinations in the world. Whether rustic lodges or five-star resorts suit your budget, there is a wealth of options for travelers to the state.

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Cities & Towns in California

  • Carlsbad - Popular family beach vacation spot, home of Legoland and the Flower Fields.
  • Laguna Beach - Annual art festivals include Art-A-Fair, Sawdust Festival, and the Festival of the Arts.
  • Long Beach - Southern California Beach city whose major attractions include the H.M.S. Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and easy access to Disneyland.
  • Mammoth Lakes - Come to Mammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierra and ski Mammoth Mountain in the winter, or golf California's highest elevation golf courses in the summer.
  • Mariposa County - Home of Yosemite National Park.
  • Palm Springs - Southern California's premiere resort communities.
  • Santa Clara - Home to theme park Great America and the Intel Museum, an interactive museum which introduces visitors to the micro-miniature world of computer chips.

State Travel Agencies & Resources

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Visit the Carlsbad California CVB website at www.visitcarlsbad.com and request your free full color Carlsbad CA travel planner now.

Visit the Laguna Beach California CVB website at www.lagunabeachinfo.org and request your free full color Long Beach CA travel planner now.

Request a travel planner from the Mammoth Lakes Visitors Bureau website at www.visitmammoth.com.

Visit the Long Beach California CVB website at www.visitlongbeach.com and request your free full color Long Beach CA travel planner now.

www.giveintothedesert.com offers a free full color Travel Guide to assist you in all your Palm Springs travel planning.

To request your free full color Mariposa County CA travel planner now, visit the Mariposa County California CVB website at www.homeofyosemite.com.