Official state government site provides information and links for virtually every aspect of the state, including business and agriculture, education, and more.

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Articles and deals on travel to and from Southern California. Find Las Vegas vacations, Mexico packages, Hawaii resorts and more.

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VisitCalifornia.com is your Official California Travel Site. Find California vacation package information, California maps, and information on California.

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Portal and information site for individuals wanting to use the State Parks of California.

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Explore the California Coast through art. The Mendocino Art Center is a highly regarded artistic and educational institution offering over 200 retreat-style art workshops each year in ceramics, fiber arts, painting, drawing, jewelry and sculpture.

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Welcome to the new California Travels. We'll be exploring Northern California places the crowds don't find.

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One day trips in and around Southern California. Discover interesting places to visit from top attractions to off the beaten path.

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Search hotels in your travel destinations with Hotel Accommodation Deals. Save up to 75% on Hotel Reservations, Rooms & Deals

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California is a magical and eclectic playground for all to enjoy. An exciting land filled with glamorous cities, vast deserts, primeval forests, sensational sandy beaches and soaring mountain ranges. Brimming with history, culture, beauty and high society, California is where dreams just begin.

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San Francisco City is the fourth populated cosmopolitan city in California, which is the showpiece of the Bay Area, known for its political communities and diverse culture. The city is also known for its hilly terrain, scenic beauty and world class finest restaurants. There is so much to explore and it's no wonder why the American Singer Tony Bennett left his heart there or why Singer Scott MacKenzie wants you to visit SF with flowers in your hairs!

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White, red, sparkling, flavored, there's sure something more to add to the list. When someone talks about wine, California always comes to mind.

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Los Angeles, California has always been one of the most-visited places in the United States. It is the home of Hollywood, where the most sought after movie stars and directors walk their way through fame and fortune. Most of us do not know that Los Angeles, California was once a native territory void of the glamor and glitz of today's LA.

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I could begin by saying that "a long long time ago, there was a land dominated by pirates, galleons and conquerors..." and you would conjure images of adventure on the sea, of ancient vessels floating on deep blue waters; the feeling of the wind on your skin and your heart full of freedom heading to rich lands of treasures would turn on the flame of adventure in your mind.

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Orange County was once a beautiful wilderness, with vast fields of grasslands, sage scrub, wildflowers, and native plants overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Today, only 1/10th of the sage scrub and1 percent of our grassland remains. One out of three of our native flowers or plants are classified as endangered.

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Gold Rush History, Wineries and Dining From Auburn & Placerville South. In our years of traveling throughout the Groveland-Yosemite region we often find ourselves on Highway 49, an intriguing route that is sometimes twisted, occasionally steep and always scenic. Our last trip took us up to Auburn and Placerville and both are noteworthy with great stops.

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Oakland, California is located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay. To the west it offers 19 miles of coastline and to the east you can view splendid rolling hills. You will be pleased if you find your new relocation in a place that has some of the most beautiful views in the world, such as the clear Crystal Bay, the Oakland Bay and Golden Gate bridges.

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If California coastal scenery is what you're looking for, start your journey in Bodega Bay and head north. Breathtaking scenery, historical attractions and charming bed-and-breakfast inns await your exploration.

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San Diego, clean, crisp, polished, has a perfect temperature, a dramatic coast, stunning scenery, interesting places to see, activities to please everyone, but above all, it has "good vibrations"- the Beach Boy mellow life blending seamlessly with the chic and upscale. It's city, mesa, country and desert; crashing surf, stretches of beach and fruitful fields.

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With its year-round tropical climate, San Diego, California, is one of the most popular vacation spots for tourists around the globe. From sailing and hiking to surfing and skiing, the city offers a plethora of activities. What's more is that San Diego is a hop, skip and a jump away from Tijuana—an exciting alternative to California living.

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While people from all over the world flock to the unique city of San Francisco to take advantage of its world-class hotels, restaurants, arts, culture, quirky sites and attractions, and breathtaking scenery, a weekend or day trip away from the city can fulfill even more of your travel dreams.

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Upon a visit to San Francisco, you might want to recreate a day in the life of one of the Beats, or simply walk where they walked and get inspired by the sights and sounds of such a vibrant city. To help out on the journey, here are some spots to check out in the North Beach neighborhood--including a unique hotel, the "best coffee in the city," home of the $1.00 oyster, the nation's original infamous independent bookstore, and a bar to satisfy the late-night poet.

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Now imagine driving just a few hours from Los Angeles or San Francisco and finding much of the same experience. The Paso Robles Wine Country is fast becoming just such an alternative for sophisticated travelers who are often surprised to find such an exquisite getaway so close to home.

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San Jose is the 3rd largest city in California, and 10th largest in the United States. As of 2006, the city's population was estimated at 929,936, with 1,810,560 living in the San Jose metropolitan area.

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Ferry Building Marketplace, Fisherman’s Wharf, Lombard Street.

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Rather than drive yourself crazy with a complicated itinerary, choose one place that has a lot of activities that appeal to the whole family. You save on entrance fees and avoid the problem of transportation—getting a tour bus, and waking everyone up in time to catch it.

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San Diego is the 2nd largest city in California and 8th largest in the United States of America. The city is located in San Diego County, at the extreme southwestern corner of the contiguous United States. As of 2006, the city had an estimated population of 1,256,951, with 2,941,454 living in the San Diego metropolitan area (4,922,723 if one counts Tijuana, Mexico).

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Not long ago my stereotypical images of Palm Springs involved polyester-clad duffers puttering around on electric carts or over-tanned B movie stars boozing it up poolside, interrupted only occasionally for a shoot. Granted, these folks were swathed in an endless sunlight, but that wasn't enough to get me to join them anytime soon.

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San Francisco, California is also known as "The City by the Bay". The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in California and the fourteenth most populous city in the U.S., with an estimated populated of 744,041 as of 2006. The city is most well known for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture, and its peninsular location.

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