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  • Yosemite - Large Vacation Home, Former B&b, Inside Yosemite - Stay inside of Yosemite National Park, this home is located in the development of Yosemite West which provides the closest accommodations to Yosemite’s three main attractions, the waterfalls in Yosemite Valley, the Glacier Point overlook and Badger Pass Ski area, and the G ...

  • Los Angeles - Gorgeous Estate With Amazing View - This gorgeous 6,000 sq. Ft. Home is located on the best hill in Los Angeles where you can see Los Angeles Downtown from every window and balcony. This spectacular home includes 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, library, great room and magnificent raised living room are all enhanced w ...

  • Morro Bay - 3 Bedroom House With Gorgeous Ocean Views - Fully furnished 3 Bedroom, 2 story home in Morro Bay. Master Suite, Large Living Room, Full Kitchen, Laundry Facilities, and 1/2 bathroom are located upstairs. 2 Additional Bedrooms, Living Room, and Bathroom are located downstairs. Master Suite includes antique King Size ...

  • San Diego - 2 Bedroom Beach Cottage Condo Steps To The Beach! - Beach cottage condo steps to San Diego Bay beach, Ferry landing, shops, bars, and restaurants. Take ferry 10 minutes to gaslamp quarters and downtown. Ride bikes, surf, and visit hotel Del only a 5 minute walk away! Perfect family vacation, fully furnished and equipped kitch ...

  • Big Bend - Escape To The Foothills Of Shasta - Apple Haus offers a full kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom and full bath with tub-shower combination. It is well equipped and ready for you to relax. The cabin has about 900 square feet, a cozy front porch and an expansive back deck. There is a bungalow off the back ...

  • Lakeport - Charming Cottage Located On Historic Estate - The Carriage House is an upscale cottage that shares the beautifully landscaped grounds of one of Lakeport’s loveliest historic homes, located in downtown Lakeport, one block from Clear Lake & boat launch. The cottage is fitted with period furnishings, as well as all the mod ...

  • Twain Harte - Twain Harte Vacation Rental Cabin Near Dodge Ridge - This spacious cabin (sleeps up to 10 People) has one room with a queen bed, one with a double bed, and two with two twin beds each. We'll provide the blankets & pillows, but please be sure to bring your own sheets, pillow cases, wash rags and towels to use when you hop out o ...

  • Redding - Lake Shasta - 3 Story Home Sleeps 44! - View Lake Shasta from our 3 story internationally furnished home that sleeps 40; with 18 rooms (actually 2 homes connected), 4 big decks, and 3 acres, it's perfect for your family reunion. With 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, two kitchens, two living rooms, beautiful landscaping, big ...

  • Berkeley - Lovely Homestyle B&b: Safe, Clean, Quiet, Views - Treat yourself to B&B accommodations with top notch hospitality, a clean & organized home with storage for all your things, a delightfully abundant organic breakfast, free wi-fi, free parking, high quality bedding and towels, lots of tourist maps and guidebooks, and a warm a ...

  • Palm Desert - Marriott's Desert Springs Villas... Palm Desert - Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II features contemporary Mediterranean-style architecture. Each two-bedroom villa includes a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and whirlpool tub. Private patios/balconies offer various views. Amenities include La Canteen-a, a poolside bar ...

  • San Diego - Spacious Condo Just Steps From The Beach - This spacious, ground floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is just steps from beautiful Mission Bay and only a few more steps to the Pacific Ocean. A large private patio (with outdoor hot & cold water shower) is perfect for relaxing after a long day of siteseeing----SeaWorld, San D ...

  • San Diego - Affordable 1br Condo In Mission Beach - Spend some time at the beach!! Doesn’t that sound like fun? Need to cool off? Need to warm up? Come to San Diego and enjoy "America's Finest City" with America's best weather year 'round. We just bought this condo so there are still weeks available in August and beyond ...

  • Sunset Beach - Oceanfront Single Family House In Sunset Beach, Ca - The beach house is located at 16562 South Pacific Ave. In Sunset Beach, which is a small mile-long town that is located between Seal Beach and Huntington Beach. There are 1288 year round residents. Even during summer, the beach is not crowded because public parking is very l ...

  • Oceanside - North Coast Village, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo - Relax and enjoy a spectacular vacation while staying in our one-bedroom or two-bedroom condominiums at the North Coast Village Resort. Your visit to beautiful Oceanside, California will be enhanced by the luxury and amenities that surround the condos. From the fully equipped ...

  • Big Bear Lake - Big Bear Bayside W_boat Dock - Lake&mountain Views - Large, 3000-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bath, two-story, lakefront home at Big Bear Lake. Large deck, spa, covered outdoor dining, and pool table. Free firewood. Accommodates two to three families easily in four bedrooms and can sleep 14 in beds. Minutes to town and Big ...

  • La Quinta - Vacation Rentals In Pga West - La Quinta Ca - Dine in the beautiful newly remodeled granite counter top kitchen with new microwave, dishwasher and stove, and white custom cabinetry with wine rack. Take a refreshing dip in one of the sparkling outdoor swimming pools and hot spas that are only steps away from the condo ...

  • Palm Springs - Upscale Fully Furnished Immaculate Condo For Rent - Escape the winter and enjoy beautiful warm weather in paradise in the privacy of your own home. Soak up the desert sun at our fully furnished upscale condominium with a large private patio. Our beautiful and luxurious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom sun-drenched mountain-view condo wi ...

  • Los Angeles - Los Angeles Mini Estate W/pool/spa/tennis/view - You relaxing getaway that you have been longing for, and the Lights! Camera! Action! That Los Angeles is famous for, is all here with this five bedroom + separate studio/loft + three bathroom vacation rental home. The property sleeps up to 12 guests, and is minutes away from ...

  • Balboa Island/newport Beach - Upscale Charming Balboa Island 2 Bedroom Cottage - Balboa Island is unique and once discovered, visitors often return every year for fun in the sun with charming homes, a main street of shopping, being geographically close to upscale Newport Beach, and within driving distance to Disneyland among other places. Weekly vacatio ...

  • Palm Springs - Palm Springs Desertheaven - Great for family, friends, & groups! This newly remodeled home is super modern. Huge & heated outdoor pool with pool lights. Outdoor jacuzzi! Professionally managed, very clean, and secure! 2 car garage! Lots of extras, such as High-speed Internet, 2 flat screen TV's, DVD ...

  • Palm Springs/cathedral City - Gold Crown Attached To A Golf Course - About Desert Oasis The Desert Oasis Resort is a first class destination resort offering luxurious one-bedroom villas, swimming, adult and kids activities, and golf and tennis next to the resort. Complimentary parking, fitness room, business services, concierge, security an ...

  • Carlsbad - Panoramic Lagoonfront View 2b/2.5 Condo - Imagine yourself overlooking one of Carlsbad's unobstructed stunning Lagoon views,in the privacy of your living room and bedroom. Enjoy the comforts of a California setting beside The Lagoon water's edge with all the amenities of home. Experience the charm of Carlsbad, its q ...

  • Newport Coast - Marriott's Newport Coast Villas, Newport Coast, C - Resort Details Marriott's Newport Coast Villas • NCV Newport Coast, California Edging California's Newport Coast beaches, these well-appointed villas overlook the Pacific Ocean. Guests will enjoy unlimited opportunities for swimming and golf, ...

  • Palm Desert - Marriott's Shadow Ridge, Palm Desert, California - Resort Details Marriott's Shadow Ridge • MRD Palm Desert, California A resort oasis in California's famed Palm Desert, Marriott's Shadow Ridge is perfectly nestled among scenic fairways, lakes, and mountains, and offers spectacular views of M ...

  • Palm Desert - Luxury Golf & Tennis Rental In Palm Desert At Pvcc - Located in convenient Palm Desert, his Palm Valley Country Club vacation rental condo is the place for you and your family to enjoy an active vacation or a relaxing getaway. So close to everything, but so perfect for just being together! We have entirely remodeled with ou ...

  • Oceanside - North Coast Village 3rd Floor Condo On The Beach - Nothing compares to living on the beach and nothing comes close to the luxury of North Coast Village. This beautiful condo complex is located on the sand, no streets to cross. Enjoy white water views from the balconies, relax in our spectacular pools and secluded grottoes, o ...

  • Oceanside - Surf & Sand Seekers' Paradise At N. Coast Village - Check out our newly lowered prices at this Oceanside vacation rental at North Coast Village! Unit C304 has exceptional ocean views and both a balcony and roof top patio from which to enjoy them. The moment you step into this vacation rental, you will know you are at the beac ...

  • Oceanside - Oceanside's Dream - One of it's kind in Oceanside! Newly decorated duplex is situated right on the beach. You will have your own private beach available. Sleeps 7 people comfortably. With 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms and a living area of 1500 sq. Ft. You will have all the space you need. Yo ...

  • Dana Point - Beautiful Dana Sands Seaside Retreat - Discover near-perfect weather and white sand beaches just steps from your vacation get away. Our beach-close, Dana Point/Monarch Beach condominium affords many of the luxuries as our neighbors, the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis Resorts. Conveniently located to shopping and a ...

  • Big Bear Lake - Awesome New Home W/ Pool Table,spa, Near Slopes - Brand new, beautifully decorated 4 bedroom log cabin style home has 2 Master suites, one upstairs and one downstairs, and 3 1/2 bathrooms. This inviting home includes a hot tub on a very large rear deck with a BBQ and offers beautiful mountain and forest views. The 'Great R ...

  • San Diego - The Venetian Cottage - Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a place to relax with the family, you will realize that you have found what you’ve been looking for as you pull up the private drive to the Venetian Cottage. The backyard features a large deck, custom built tree house, a ...

  • San Diego - Breathtaking Oceanfront ! Our Place On The Beach - Breathtaking natural ocean front beauty without the crowds. Come and enjoy the spellbinding effects of sun, surf, and sea breezes and listen to the ocean roar on the rocks below our elegantly furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,650 sq ft beachfront condominium with 15' ce ...

  • San Diego - Luxury Gaslamp Quarter Condo - Location, Location, Location! Steps away to PETCO Park, San Diego convention center and the Gaslamp Quarter. This luxury 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit, sleeps 6 on heavenly 600 ct. Sheets and has everything needed to enjoy the best of San Diego's downtown. The unit is equipped ...

  • La Quinta - Stunning! New La Quinta Pga West Condo On Fairway - This La Quinta condo in the gated community of PGA West looks just like a model home! ! ! Nestled against the Santa Rosa Mountains on Riviera Drive, this stunning end-unit villa offers the best that PGA West has to offer. Located on the 12th Fairway of the Arnold Palmer Priv ...

  • Big Bear Lake - Lovely 4 Bedroom Villa Near Park And Lake - Lovely 4 bedroom home with 4 master or family suites with 4500 square feet of space. Hot tub on back deck. Family and game room. One master has a fireplace and one has a jacuzzi tub. Pool table. Foos ball. Walk to park/lake. Great for families with children. Gourmet kitchen ...

  • San Diego - Endless Ocean Views And A Private Beach! - Welcome to sunny San Diego! We're located in Point Loma, on Sunset Cliffs directly over the Pacific Ocean, next to Ocean Beach. To your left you'll find Sunset Cliffs Nature Park - a great place to spend the day exploring cliffs, caves and tide pools! Directly in front ...

  • San Diego - Beautiful Oceanfront Villa Sleeps 12! - Your spacious 4-bedroom rental consists of 2 king beds, 2 queen beds, 2 queen-size leather sofa sleepers, large living room windows with endless ocean views, 2 fully-equipped kitchens - complete with utensils, new appliances and granite counter tops, 2 recently remodeled bat ...

  • San Diego - Villa Caribe - Oceanfront Rentals! - Welcome to sunny San Diego! And welcome to Villa Caribe, nestled in the heart of the quaint, seaside town of Ocean Beach - famous for its casual and relaxed atmosphere... And, of course, beaches! To your left you'll find Sunset Cliffs Nature Park - a great place to spend ...

  • San Clemente - Best Of The Best; Steps To The Beach -

  • Julian - Oak Grove Family Cabin - Located in the exclusive area of Pine Hills in Julian, just 4 miles from the historic downtown, this 3 bedroom/2 bath house offers the perfect getaway for families with small children and dogs. Our house sits on almost an acre of land and is completely fenced to keep kids an ...

  • Apple Valley - Sweet Potato Mountain - This is a 4 bedroom home nestled in the San Bernardino national forest. Approximately 2 hours from Downtown Los Angeles and 2 hours from San Diego. This home is a desert jewel with plently of room to spread out and explore nature. ...

  • San Diego - Resort Like Facilities - This townhouse is centrally located. This is a safe, quiet neighborhood. We enjoy private resort like facilities; walking, jogging park-like track, barbecue areas, gym, tennis/basketball courts, lap swimming pool, Jacuzzi. All the San Diego attractions are within 20 ...

  • Palm Springs Central - Palm Springs: Private Zen Retreat Holiday Home For - If you are looking for a place where the world disappears but is just seconds away… IN PALM SPRING CENTRAL by all the shops and restaurants. DESIGNER'S personal home. This home offers all the amenities of a 5 star resort but without the interruptions of other guests in your ...

  • Palm Desert - A Dell Webb, Single Family Home In The Desert !! - Pristine 1350 sq foot detached home in a full service, recreational retirement community located near Palm Springs, CA. This property, with all its amenities, provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy the relaxation of a quiet, desert environment - or - for the active indiv ...

  • Carlsbad - Carlsbad's Dream - Imagine. No crowds, just you and your family on a private three-acre oceanfront lagoon paradise. This home was featured on the cover of San Diego Home and Gardens in 2000 and is also used for movies. The property has two accommodations: The Main Pavilion and the Guest house, ...

  • Palm Desert - Luxury Desert Falls C C Condominium - This is a newly remodeled two bedroom, two bath condominium with a premium location at Desert Falls Country Club, Palm Desert, California.

  • Palm Desert - Panoramic Golf Course View Desert Falls C C - Newly remodeled two bedroom, two bath condo with a panoramic golf course view location at Desert falls Country Club, Palm Desert, California.

  • Palm Desert - Desert Falls C C Luxury Condominium - Newly remodeled two bedroom, two bath condominium with a premium location at Desert falls Country Club, Palm Desert, California.

  • Palm Desert - Big Water View Condo - Large big water pool condo.

  • Downtown Los Agneles - Stay And Play In Downtown L A! - Located in the heart of the Financial District. This chic condo is fully furnished and has a fully equipped kitchen. Because it is so centrally located, you'll be near many corporate offices, and have access to most freeways in L. A. Public transportation is as close as the ...

  • Newport Beach - La Casa Blanca - Custom Home At The Beach - Wow. Corner Location, Great Access with Wide Open Views! This large (2183 square foot), three bedroom, two and half bath condo is one house from the ocean/beach and several hundred feet from Newport Bay! ! No street to cross to reach beach! It has a 3rd level Master Suite ...

  • Long Beach - Disneyland, Knott's, Long Beach. Pets Allowed - Stay-in-LA at The Enchanted Peach-wood Cottage Beautiful Vacation Rental Home Located in a safe and peaceful neighborhood, 6 houses from two playgrounds at San Martin Park. Typically just a 10-15 minute drive to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm (theme park), Soak City (w ...

  • Hollywood - Vacation Rental , Quiet, Secluded W/ Jacuzzi - Great location holiday rental with Jacuzzi, secluded and fun Large 2 bedroom 2 bath Holiday rental available June 25th - August 31st. Currently booking July reservations. Late June may also be possible. This is the first floor unit located in the Hollywood Hills on a very la ...

  • Palm Desert - Enjoy The Bob Hope Golf Classic. - Great time of the year to enjoy the pro. Am golf classics and also play Shadow Ridge champion golf course. There are two pools and play area for children. Full kitchen granite counters, Fridge,microwave, dishwasher,fireplace, T. V. & couch makes out to king size bed. One bed ...

  • Cardiff By The Sea - Beautiful Family And Pet Friendly Beach Home - This beautiful cozy Cardiff beach house is your dream come true for a family vacation. It has a beautiful paradise type backyard complete with 15 person hot tub and waterfall, fire pit, koi pond, gardens, and trampoline. It is walking distance to the beach (some of the best ...

  • Newport Beach - Bayside Beach House On Newport Beach Peninsula - Expansive Beach House on Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING, walking distance from shops, ferry, and Fun Zone, is AVAILABLE July 1st thru 11th for your perfect 4th of July weekend! Completely renovated inside and out, house is furnished and featur ...

  • Escondido - State-of-the-art Villa At Resort/water Park - For the week of 8/5/11 to 8/12/11 AMAZING DEAL! ! ! ALREADY RESERVED, AND I'VE GOTTA SELL! ! ! Possibly the nicest time share, PERIOD! ! ! 5 STARS! ! ! Modern! ! ! New! ! ! Beautiful! ! ! State of the art! ! ! Luxurious! ! ! Romantic! ! ! AWESOME FOR KIDS! ! ! Incre ...

  • Oceanside - Spacious Beach Area Row Home Near Legoland - Our very comfortable, clean and spacious, 3-story, 2,854 sq ft single family home, features "Tommy Bahama" tropical motif furniture, bedding and accessories, dramatic 10 foot ceilings, gourmet kitchen, bonus room with pool table and is located 300 yds (an easy 5-minute wal ...

  • South Lake Tahoe - Beautiful Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental - You will enjoy this Summit Complex 2 bedroom condo with a loft! Within minutes of Heavenly Ski Resort and some of the areas finest dining, this is the perfect choice for those wishing to spend some time on the slopes or just looking for a central Tahoe location! There is p ...

  • South Lake Tahoe - 3bd 2ba Beautiful Tahoe Home Sleeps 6+ - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath beautiful newly remodeled home. Sleeps 6 adults comfortably. Centrally located near the Y area. Close to shopping and Lake Tahoe access. Within 100 YDS to Truckee River. On a community bike trail. 1 King size 2 queen beds. Private backyard with deck and BBQ. ...

  • South Lake Tahoe - Cozy Cabin In South Lake Tahoe - Small cabin great fun for small family or 2-couples. Located in a quiet area in the woods. Close to ski areas, golf courses, casinos and beautiful lake Tahoe. Many exciting activities.Owners website:Http://users.ca.astound.net/mrisso/index.html ...

  • South Lake Tahoe - Marriott's Timber Lodge , South Lake Tahoe, Califo - Resort Details Marriott's Timber Lodge • MML South Lake Tahoe, California Marriott's Timber Lodge is located adjacent to the Heavenly gondola, in an idyllic natural surrounding. A heated pool and three whirlpools, on-site restaurant, fitness c ...

  • Lake Tahoe - Bright Alpine Home - Sleeps: 8 - This bright Alpine home is a unique opportunity for new contemporary comfort with a mountain feeling. The vast windows provide endless views while the modern amenities and comfortable and clean decor makes this home a perfect get away. No matter how you choose to send ...

  • Tahoe Vista - Tahoe Family Getaway; Near Beaches, Golf, Skiing - Treat your family and friends to their best vacation ever! Our WARM and COZY Old Tahoe Style home is waiting for you. This three bedroom, three bath single family home is the perfect alpine retreat for skiers and golfers alike. Set on a flat access driveway with a parking ...

  • South Lake Tahoe - Tahoe Dream Home Private Retreat Just Above Meyers - Original builder-owner of this custom home at South Shore on quarter of an acre. Located just off the third hole at Tahoe Paradise Golf Course, This home has 2 bedrooms with a huge loft area. Two large bathrooms with showers. Will sleep 8-10 comfortably. Large redwood deck ...

  • South Lake Tahoe - Perfect For The Family Fun Year Round - Our exquisite 3 year old home located in South Lake Tahoe has almost 360 degree mountain views and a near wrap around porch with a built in gazebo. Enjoy the hot tub to soak in while watching shooting stars. It is appointed with hardwood floors, slate floors and carpet. The ...

  • South Lake Tahoe - Spruce Condo Less Than 1 Mile From Heavenly Vly. - Located 1/2 block off of Ski Run Blvd. And Pioneer Trail (Heavenly Valley) 2 bedroom/1 bath 896 sq. Ft. Remodeled in 03/07, sleeps 6, dines 4 The unit has 2 queen beds and 1 queen sofa sleeper in the living room Fully stocked with bedding, linens, towels, bath products ...

  • South Lake Tahoe - Cape Horn Cabin In Bijou Pines 1/2 Mile To Lake - An adorable knotty pine Tahoe Cabin located in a nicely kept historic Tahoe neighborhood. 2 story/2 bedroom sleeping loft with 3/4 bathroom, sleeps 6 comfortably, dines 4 The cabin has 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed, 1 double bed, 1 queen sofa sleeper, 1 love seat with sofa sl ...

  • Kings Beach, Ca - Lyon's Den Ski Lodge - This fabulous ski chalet is just five minutes away from North Star ski resort. In the other direction you are on the shores of Lake Tahoe in less than 2 minutes! This fabulous wood chalet is gorgeously furnished with comfort in mind. It is the perfect winter vacation para ...

  • Napa - Adorable Purple Victorian Lic#24212 - Adorable Purple Victorian home with lush gardens and gazebo in historic downtown Napa facing landmark bakery. 2 bedrooms, each with premium queen bed, sleep 4 adults. Walk to shops, restaurants, opera house. Vintage charm: antiques, clawfoot tub. Modern comforts: luxurious l ...

  • San Francisco - San Francisco Beach House - PROBLEM: You need a nice place to stay in San Francisco for a month or two - SOLUTION: Stay ON THE PACIFIC OCEAN at the San Francisco Beach House. Our 3 bedroom - 2 bath home is completely furnished and plushed out. We feature fine Natuzzi Italian leather sofas, luxury sh ...

  • San Francisco - San Francisco Anza Suite - Spacious 1 Bd. 1 Ba. - When you are in San Francisco, CA, USA, you can stay in: A spacious one bedroom, one bath apt. In the Richmond District (NW of the City, near Baker Beach)(20th Ave. And Geary Blvd. ) The apt. Is walking distance (1-5 blocks) to: ATMs/Banks, Bars/Cafes/Restaurants, Post ...

  • San Francisco - Ocean Views-reasonably Priced - Stay in our comfortable and elegant home with stunning hilltop ocean views in an outstanding location. Remodeled 1940's row house overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Two Bedrooms/one bath upstairs, and one bedroom/one bath apartment downstairs. Sleeps a total of 6. Oversized ...

  • Castro Valley - West Coast Villa - New Luxury Vacation Family Home - West Coast Villa II is our luxury vacation rental home in the San Francisco Bay Area. This new and beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is a luxurious family home featuring many quality amenities. In each bedroom you will find a comfortable queen size bed with luxury 600 thr ...

  • San Francisco Bay Area - Fantastic 4 Br / 2 1/2 Bath House/ Sleeps 10++ -- - About 2700 sq ft! ! ! Of luxury in San Francisco / Bay Area Beautiful home located in a great neighborhood and great views of the valley. Near golf club area. Comfortable for families or group vacationers. Hardwood and tile floors, Marble bathrooms,1 beautiful marble ...

  • San Francisco - Lovely 2 Beds 2 Bath With Luxurious Finishes - Unparalleled Views, Central Location, Luxurious Finishes. You have it all at this residence. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 car parking, hard wood floors, Sub Zero and Thermadore kitchen appliances, carrerra marble master bath, on site concierge, 24hr doorman, pool, gym, bbq, and ...

  • Arnold - Golf, Wine, Fish, Ski, Kayak, Hike In Sierra Gold - Our home in Arnold, California is two separate units of 1,000 sq ft, upstairs Unit A and Downstairs Unit B. Each has a master bedroom, 2ND bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and deck facing lake. NONSMOKING. Fully furnished. Both have Kitchens have a dis ...

 
  Plan your vacation with our California highlights and local information

California Vacation Rentals – California Travel

California is a majestic state steeped in culture and history. Visit here and you can have a city, beach, country or mountain vacation. From the Battery Point Lighthouse in Crescent City to the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to Disneyland in Southern California, there truly is something for everyone in the Golden State.

Southern California

Southern California offers a bevy of interesting and diverse activities. You can visit the Desert, Orange County or Los Angeles County.


In the Los Angeles region, consider taking a movie or television tour, or visit Chinatown. Head for Hollywood and visit the world-famous Sunset Boulevard, a 20-mile long stretch you can either drive or (partly) walk. Head to Catalina Island and the Casino Point Underwater Park, where you can scuba dive or snorkel and probe the underwater shipwrecks. Listen to and see live music like classical, rock or jazz under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl, or get cultural at the Japanese American Cultural Center.

In Orange County, visit the original Disney park, Disneyland. At Crystal Cove State Park, you can enjoy a wide variety of beach, surf, hiking and horseback activities, or enjoy whitewater rapids at Knott's Berry Farm.

Head outward for a visit to the desert, where there are shiny cities like Palm Springs set against the beauty and solitude of sand dunes and cliffs that have eroded over time.

Head further south and visit the Inland Empire Region, which is home to the California Citrus State Historic Park, which details the history of the California citrus industry. In LaVerne, visit the Route 66 Territory Gift Shop or visit the Historical Glass Museum in Redlands for a look at centuries worth of glass. Big Bear Lake is popular here, offering a variety of activities including golf, snowboarding and skiing.

In the San Diego area, you can visit the world famous San Diego Zoo, or head for a casino for a little gaming action. There are more than eight casinos in the San Diego region. In North San Diego County, you can take a visit to the largest mission in California, Mission San Luis Ray, which was built in 1798. Here, you can tour the grounds and church of the Franciscan Friars of California.

Central Valley

The Central Valley highlights its history in agriculture with many food factory tours, while the San Joaquin County Historical Museum highlights the area's history with a Native American Yokuts display. Head to the top of Mt. Whitney, which is the highest point in the continental United States, or enjoy the year round beauty of Lake Tahoe. For the beauty of the sea and relaxation of resorts, visit the Central Coast, where there is a great deal of specialty shopping and world-famous dining on Monterey's Cannery Row. In Sacramento, visit the 1874 State Capitol building, or head down Highway 49 and learn about the history of the California gold miners.

Northern and Central California

This large area of California encompasses the Gold Country, the High Sierra, the Bay Area and San Francisco, the North Coast and the Shasta Cascade.

In San Jose, understand the city's technological significance by visiting the city's Tech Museum of Innovation, which features science and engineering exhibits.

Leave your heart in San Francisco, either by traveling the city via cable car, or enjoying its quiet splendor from an Angel Island lookout. From there, a short drive takes you to the Napa Valley region, famous for its fine wines and great beauty. A one-day trip will take you on a tour of Muir Woods to see redwoods and wine country. In the Shasta region, you can water ski on Shasta Lake or view lava tubes.

In the high north area of California, the Six Rivers National Forest in Orleans offers camping, fishing and hiking, while the beauty of the area is highlighted in redwood tree forests like Stake Park and the Redwood National Forest in Crescent City.

Some other sites to see and things to do in California include: Alcatraz Island; Hearst Castle in San Simeon; the Empire Mine State Historic Park in Grass Valley; McCloud River Falls; McArthur-Burney Falls State Park; the Grace Hudson Museum and Sun House in Ukiah; Mission San Juan Bautista; The Getty Center; Little Grand Canyon in Lake Forest; Orange Empire Railway Museum; Del Mar Racetrack; The Pizza Farm, in Madera; the Herman Goelitz Candy Company (Jelly Belly) in Fairfield; and Mission San Juan Bautista.