Immerse yourself in charismatic California
From famous, celebrity-filled cities to the natural splendour of an achingly beautiful coastline, some of America’s best national parks, towering redwood trees and fabulous mountain ranges, California is a travellers’ dream.
The popular western state boasts a delightfully relaxed atmosphere, too, and produces some of the world’s best wines, as well as being home to multiple music, art and cultural festivals.
California offers so much to see & do
- Drive the Pacific Coast Highway 1 – from San Francisco to Los Angeles for breath-taking scenery, spectacular sandy beaches and charming towns.
- Take your pick from famous cities including laid-back San Francisco, glitzy Los Angeles, sunny and vibrant San Diego and sophisticated Palm Springs.Visit arguably the best of America’s national parks, such as jaw-dropping Yosemite and dramatic Death Valley.
- Experience California’s contrasts of setting and atmosphere from the Wine Country to the technology hub of Silicon Valley.
- Immerse yourself in a range of cultural extravaganzas, including the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio and the Palm Springs Film Festival.
- Go skiing in the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains in the morning – then sunbathe on a beach in Malibu in the afternoon.
The best of California
A holiday to California offers so much choice with fascinating cities such as eclectic San Francisco, where you can cross the Golden Gate Bridge or take a trip to notorious Alcatraz, and sunny San Diego where lively meets relaxing on a stunning coastline. Los Angeles, located at the heart of the film and TV industry, boasts the must-see Hollywood Walk of Fame and Sunset Boulevard, while Palm Springs is a haven for golf fans and the place to ride an exciting Aerial Tramway.
Natural wonders abound, too, with unforgettable coastal vistas on a drive along Highway 1, including California’s iconic Big Sur. The state has no fewer than nine national parks, showcasing some of America’s most dramatic landscapes, from the towering peaks of Yosemite to the memory-making drama of Death Valley.
Then add in some the world’s tallest trees in parks devoted to giant redwoods, internationally acclaimed wine regions, such as Napa County and Sonoma County, and a host of opportunities for celebrity spotting and you will be wondering why you have never visited California before.
