Iconic coastal highway drive connecting golden beaches and dazzling cities. Renowned National and State Parks of towering ancient forests, deep echoing canyons and vast dry deserts. A land of sunshine, glamour and movie stars.The Golden State is a land of extremes; not only is it home to the famed cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco with their Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Hollywood Boulevard and Rodeo Drive but in stark contrast it also hosts the renowned Death Valley, Yosemite, Joshua Tree and Sequoia National Parks. If time allows you can travel the length of Highway 1, some 655 miles of beautiful scenic coastline or an easy day trip from San Francisco are the Sonoma and Napa Valleys, a patchwork of over 300 wineries. Those seeking family fun will not be disappointed with Disneyland, Universal Studios and Long Beach all easily accessible from downtown Los Angeles. Southern California also offers the swanky Palm Springs, an oasis in the desert offering a near perfect climate, tree-lined boulevards and quaint boutiques. Travelling further south still through Orange County you reach San Diego, with practically year round perfect weather this city bursts with attractions, beaches and forests for all to enjoy.
