California

California, the third largest state in the United States, covers an area of 160,000 square miles (414,398 sq km). By comparison, it's slightly bigger than Germany, but smaller than France; however, one can easily see a large portion of the state in one trip thanks to efficient highways and reliable public transportation systems.

Not only is California big in size, but it is also big in diversity - people, cultures, landscapes, and cuisine. That's the beauty of California -visitors to the state can take home a variety of experiences from just one vacation. Come to California and…

DISCOVER…
Visit the state’s natural wonders, from Yosemite’s waterfalls in the High Sierra and the desert canyons of Death Valley to redwood forests, sandy beaches, and tumbling rivers. California is an adventure waiting to happen.

TASTE…
Sip a merlot or a chardonnay and crunch into an heirloom apple at a farmers’ market. California has its own cuisine, the product of a nurturing climate and fertile landscape that yields a harvest year-round. Savor the bounty at restaurants ranging from fish taco stands to dining rooms showcasing the creations of world-class chefs.

PLAY...
Ride a roller coaster, skate along a beach boardwalk, enjoy a day with the family in Disneyland’s Magic Kingdom or a night with someone special at an elegant casino. Find fun everywhere: Raft the Klamath River, canoe Lake Tahoe, surf Redondo Beach, ride a bike on mountain or desert trails, get splashed by a dolphin at San Diego’s SeaWorld.

ENJOY…
Celebrate California’s cultural and ethnic diversity, from Chinese New Year in San Francisco to Cinco de Mayo in Los Angeles. Culture is found in art, from melodrama in the Gold Country and fine-art galleries in Carmel to rock concerts in the Hollywood Bowl and sculpture gardens in Palm Springs. Join in: Live like a Californian.