2020 Articles

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA:
EPICENTER OF CULTURAL TREASURES, SCENIC BEAUTY AND ICONIC ATTRACTIONS
The San Francisco Bay Area never disappoints visitors... CENTRAL COAST:
WHERE CALIFORNIANS REALLY GO TO RELAX
South of the San Francisco Bay Area, the coastal region from Santa Cruz through San Luis Obispo has views that rival the rest of the state... DESERTS:
RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND IN THE SUN
There aren’t many places where you can golf while wearing shorts in the morning, snowshoe in the afternoon, and laze by the pool with a cocktail in the evening... SAN DIEGO COUNTY:
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES, SUNSHINE AND MORE
California has no shortage of beach towns, but San Diego is its only “beach city”... INLAND EMPIRE:
AN OFTEN-OVERLOOKED REGION OF MOUNTAINS, DESERTS, VINEYARDS AND CASINO ACTION
The vast 5,000 square miles of the Inland Empire deftly capture California’s Spanish and Native American origins... LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
A PLACE FOR DREAMERS
“There is something to be said for having even unrealistic dreams,” says celebrated Whiplash and La La Land writer/director Damien Chazelle... ORANGE COUNTY: EXQUISITE BEACHES, DIVERSE CITIES AND THRIVING ARTS SCENES MARK THIS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTY
Days when Disneyland, 42 miles of idyllic beaches and swaths of orange groves were all that lifted “The O.C.” out of Los Angeles’ shadow are long gone... NORTH COAST:
PICTURESQUE FISHING HARBORS, VICTORIAN VILLAGES AND THE WORLD’S TALLEST TREES
This should put things in perspective: The North Coast’s tallest building is only 77 ft. tall, but its tallest tree stands 379 ft. tall... HIGH SIERRA:
This stunning land provides peace, tranquility and countless recreational activities
“Of all the mountain ranges I have climbed,” wrote John Muir, “I like the Sierra Nevada the best”... GOLD COUNTRY:
STRIKE IT RICH WITH ADVENTURE, HISTORY AND FINE WINE
It was a flash in the pan that changed the world. The sparkling nugget that caught the eye of James W. Marshall... CENTRAL VALLEY:
CALIFORNIA’S AGRICULTURAL HEARTLAND
The rich green strip wedged between the Sierra Nevada Range and the coastal mountains in the center of California is considered by many to be the greatest garden in the world... SHASTA CASCADE:
A MYSTICAL MOUNTAIN WATCHES OVER AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PARADISE
Poets, artists, adventurers and New Age mystics are drawn inexorably to snow-capped Mount Shasta, which juts 14,179 feet into the Northern California sky...

2019 Articles

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA:
EPICENTER OF CULTURAL TREASURES, SCENIC BEAUTY AND ICONIC ATTRACTIONS
The San Francisco Bay Area never disappoints visitors... CENTRAL COAST:
WHERE CALIFORNIANS REALLY GO TO RELAX
South of the San Francisco Bay Area, the coastal region from Santa Cruz through San Luis Obispo has views that rival the rest of the state... DESERTS:
RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND IN THE SUN
There aren’t many places where you can golf while wearing shorts in the morning, snowshoe in the afternoon, and laze by the pool with a cocktail in the evening... SAN DIEGO COUNTY:
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES, SUNSHINE AND MORE
California has no shortage of beach towns, but San Diego is its only “beach city”... INLAND EMPIRE:
AN OFTEN-OVERLOOKED REGION OF MOUNTAINS, DESERTS, VINEYARDS AND CASINO ACTION
The vast 5,000 square miles of the Inland Empire deftly capture California’s Spanish and Native American origins... LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
A PLACE WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE
“There is something to be said for having even unrealistic dreams,” says celebrated Whiplash and La La Land writer/director Damien Chazelle... ORANGE COUNTY: EXQUISITE BEACHES, DIVERSE CITIES, AND THRIVING ARTS SCENES MARK THIS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTY
Days when Disneyland, 42 miles of idyllic beaches and swaths of orange groves were all that lifted “The O.C.” out of Los Angeles’ shadow are long gone... NORTH COAST:
VICTORIAN VILLAGES, PICTURESQUE FISHING HARBORS AND THE WORLD’S TALLEST TREES
This should put things in perspective: The North Coast’s tallest building is only 77 ft. tall, but its tallest tree stands 379 ft. tall... HIGH SIERRA:
This stunning land provides peace, tranquility and countless recreational activities
“Of all the mountain ranges I have climbed,” wrote John Muir, “I like the Sierra Nevada the best”... GOLD COUNTRY:
YOU CAN STILL STRIKE IT RICH HERE WITH ADVENTURE, HISTORY AND FINE WINE
It was a flash in the pan that changed the world. The sparkling nugget that caught the eye of James W. Marshall... CENTRAL VALLEY:
CALIFORNIA’S AGRICULTURAL HEARTLAND
The rich green strip wedged between the Sierra Nevada Range and the coastal mountains in the center of California is considered by many to be the greatest garden in the world... SHASTA CASCADE:
A MYSTICAL MOUNTAIN WATCHES OVER AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PARADISE
Poets, artists, adventurers and New Age mystics are drawn inexorably to snow-capped Mount Shasta, which juts 14,179 feet into the Northern California sky...

2018 Articles

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA:
CULTURAL RICHNESS, SCENIC BEAUTY AND A BOOMING ECONOMY
The San Francisco Bay Area never disappoints visitors: the majestic towers of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco skyline and other cities of culture and great dining, ancient redwood groves, expansive vineyards and a coastline of rocky cliffs and sandy beaches... CENTRAL COAST :
WHERE CALIFORNIANS REALLY GO TO RELAX
South of the San Francisco Bay Area, the coastal region from Santa Cruz through San Luis Obispo has views that rival the rest of the state... DESERTS:
RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND IN THE SUN
There aren't many places where you can golf while wearing shorts in the morning, snowshoe in the afternoon, and laze by the pool with a cocktail in the evening... LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
A PLACE WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE
“There is something to be said for having even unrealistic dreams,” says celebrated Whiplash and La La Land writer/director Damien Chazelle... SAN DIEGO COUNTY:
MORE THAN PRETTY BEACHES AND SUNSHINE
California has no shortage of beach towns, but San Diego is its only “beach city,” where the state's second-largest population enjoys 70 miles of scenic coastline and 70-degree temperatures... INLAND EMPIRE:
DISCOVER QUINTESSENTIAL CALIFORNIA IN THIS OFTEN-OVERLOOKED REGION OF MOUNTAINS, DESERTS, ABUNDANT VINEYARDS AND CASINO ACTION
The vast 5,000 square miles of the Inland Empire deftly capture California's Spanish and Native American origins, the stagecoach era and the Golden Age of traveling Route 66... ORANGE COUNTY:
DIVERSE CITIES HARBOR TROVES OF CALIFORNIA HISTORY, ETHNIC CULTURES AND THRIVING ARTS SCENES
Days when Disneyland, 42 miles of idyllic beaches and swaths of orange groves were all that lifted “The O.C.” out of Los Angeles' shadow are long gone... SHASTA CASCADE:
A MYSTICAL MOUNTAIN TOWERS OVER
AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PARADISE
Poets, artists, adventurers and New Age mystics are drawn inexorably to snow-capped Mount Shasta, which juts 14,179 feet into the Northern California sky... NORTH COAST :
BENEATH THE WORLD'S TALLEST TREES LIE VICTORIAN VILLAGES, PICTURESQUE FISHING HARBORS AND—PERHAPS—BIGFOOT
This should put things in perspective: The North Coast's tallest building is only 77 feet tall, but its tallest tree stands 379 feet tall... HIGH SIERRA:
LIVING RIGHT IN THE RANGE OF LIGHT
“Of all the mountain ranges I have climbed,” wrote John Muir, “I like the Sierra Nevada the best.” His pet name for it was “The Range of Light.” GOLD COUNTRY:
EUREKA! STRIKE IT RICH WITH ADVENTURE, HISTORY AND WINE
It was a flash in the pan that changed the world. The sparkling nugget that caught the eye of James W. Marshall as he tended a sawmill in the Sierra Nevada foothills in January 1848 set off a gold rush... CENTRAL VALLEY:
CALIFORNIA'S AGRICULTURAL HEARTLAND
The rich green strip wedged between the Sierra Nevada Range and the coastal mountains in the center of California is considered by many to be the greatest garden in the world...

2017 Articles

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA:
A PLACE OF DIVERSITY AND ASTONISHING SCENIC BEAUTY
The San Francisco Bay Area never disappoints visitors: the majestic towers of the Golden Gate Bridge... SAN JOSE & SILICON VALLEY:
High tech, innovation,
museums and more
San Jose and Silicon Valley, known worldwide for technology innovation, have come of age... MONTEREY BAY & BIG SUR:
WHERE CALIFORNIANS GO TO RELAX
South of the San Francisco Bay Area, the coastal region from Santa Cruz through Big Sur has views that rival the rest of the state... CENTRAL COAST:
ENDLESS BEACHES
WITHOUT THE CROWDS
Southern California may get prime beach town attention, but it’s California’s Central Coast region that has it all... DESERTS:
A YEAR-ROUND
RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND
With its awesome landscapes and sublime winter weather, California’s desert region has a unique allure... LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
A place for dreamers
Celebrated Whiplash and La La Land writer/director Damien Chazelle once remarked, “There is something to be said for having even unrealistic dreams... ORANGE COUNTY:
DIVERSE CITIES FORGE DISTINCT IDENTITIES APART FROM BEACHES AND THEME PARKS
Beneath the suburban facade, Orange County is a diverse collection of cities with distinct personalities... SAN DIEGO COUNTY:
BEAUTY, INTELLIGENCE AND EXCITEMENT COME TOGETHER IN THE QUINTESSENTIAL BEACH CITY
California has no shortage of beach towns, but San Diego is its only “beach city”... SHASTA CASCADE:
ADVENTURE AND MYSTICISM IN THE SHADOW OF AN ICONIC MOUNTAIN
Jutting 14,179 feet into the Northern California sky, Mount Shasta is such an imposing presence that it creates its own weather... NORTH COAST:
BEHIND THE “REDWOOD CURTAIN” LIES A LAND OF VICTORIAN VILLAGES, PICTURE-PERFECT FISHING HARBORS AND INSPIRED LUNACY HIGH SIERRA:
LIVING THE HIGH LIFE
IN THE RANGE OF LIGHT
“The Range of Light” was John Muir’s pet name for his beloved Sierra Nevada... GOLD COUNTRY:
STRIKE IT RICH WITH ADVENTURE, HISTORY AND WINE
It was a flash in the pan that changed the history of California, and of the world... CENTRAL VALLEY:
California’s grand garden
This fertile green strip in the center of California is considered by many to be the greatest garden in the world.... INLAND EMPIRE:
DISCOVER QUINTESSENTIAL CALIFORNIA IN THIS OFTEN-OVERLOOKED REGION OF SAND AND SNOW, DESERTS AND MOUNTAINS PLUS ABUNDANT VINEYARDS AND CASINO ACTION

2016 Articles

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
A place for dreams and reinvention
Thanks to the Beach Boys harmonizing about California girls, beach party movies of the ’60s and TV shows like Baywatch, many people think of Los Angeles as palm trees... ORANGE COUNTY:
Beyond surfer dudes and Mickey Mouse, an ethnic melting pot with artistic energy
Disneyland put Anaheim, and thus Orange County, on the travel map, but visitors lost no time following locals to the warm, idyllic beach cities... SAN DIEGO COUNTY:
From sun-kissed shoreline to inland desertscapes, wide open spaces meet urban culture and history
California has no shortage of beach towns, but San Diego is its only “beach city,” with the state’s second-largest population but also 70 miles of scenic coastline ... SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA:
The Bay Area’s diversity and scenic beauty make it a top destination
The San Francisco Bay Area never disappoints visitors: the majestic towers of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco skyline and other cities of culture and great dining... SAN JOSE & SILICON VALLEY:
High tech, innovation, museums and more
San Jose and Silicon Valley, known worldwide for technology innovation, have come of age as centers for the arts, culture and attractions... MONTEREY BAY & BIG SUR:
The real “laid-back” California
Stretching south of one of the largest urban areas of the state—the San Francisco Bay Area—the coastal region from Santa Cruz through Big Sur is the ideal place to slow down... CENTRAL COAST:
Endless and uncrowded beaches
Lining the coast south of Big Sur to Santa Barbara is a string of small beach towns, assembled just above the high-tide line of the Pacific Ocean, as if they’re merely part of the ocean’s treasure... NORTH COAST:
The “Land of the Giants” is a lush region of redwood forests, fishing harbors and Victorian villages
Until you’ve seen one up close, it’s hard to grasp just how neck-craningly tall a coastal redwood tree is... SHASTA CASCADE:
A mystical mountain towers over an outdoor adventure playground
Thrusting 14,179 feet into the Northern California sky, Mount Shasta is such an imposing presence that it creates its own weather... HIGH SIERRA:
The Range of Light is a user-friendly land of superlatives
“The Range of Light” was John Muir’s pet name for his beloved Sierra Nevada. It’s not just the ethereal luminosity of the glacially polished granite that drew the renowned naturalist... GOLD COUNTRY:
A Mother Lode of attractions in the Sierra Foothills
It was a flash in the pan that changed the history of California, and of the world. The sparkling gold nugget that caught the eye of James W. Marshall as he tended a sawmill in the Sierra Nevada... CENTRAL VALLEY:
California’s rich garden
California’s Central Valley contains thousands of acres of land under cultivation and small farming communities that seem to have been frozen in time.... DESERTS:
A fun in the sun playground for everyone
With its awesome landscapes and sublime winter weather, California’s desert region has a unique allure. More than five million visitors annually descend on Palm Springs... INLAND EMPIRE:
This often-overlooked region offers highlights of California, from deserts to soaring mountain ranges and abundant vineyards and orchards
Within the Inland Empire’s vast 5,000 square miles, the scenery and historic sites deftly capture quintessential California, from Spanish and Native American history to the era of stagecoaches and the Golden Age of traveling Route 66...

2015 Articles

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA:
The Bay Area’s diversity, cultural amenities and scenic beauty make it a top destination
The San Francisco Bay Area never disappoints visitors: the majestic towers of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco skyline... SAN JOSE & SILICON VALLEY:
High-tech innovation hub welcomes visitors
San Jose and Silicon Valley have come of age as centers for the arts, culture and attractions.. LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
This is the place for big dreams and reinvention
Henry Rollins—journalist, punk legend, radio host, spoken word artist and actor—once remarked, “For me, returning to Los Angeles... SAN DIEGO COUNTY:
Warm sunshine, theme parks, museums and miles of sand and sea
As you bask in San Diego’s warm sunshine, consider your options for fun and illumination... ORANGE COUNTY:
Laid-back surf vibe meets high-fashion style
Celebrities and surfers congregate in Orange County’s beach cities along a coastline reminiscent of the French Riviera... MONTEREY BAY & BIG SUR:
Where Californians go to relax
The coastal region from Santa Cruz through Big Sur stretches south of one of the largest urban areas in the state—the San Francisco Bay Area... CENTRAL COAST:
Endless beaches for wandering
Like a shell necklace, a string of small beach towns lines the coast south of Big Sur to Santa Barbara... NORTH COAST:
A lush land of redwood forests, fishing harbors, Victorian villages, even Bigfoot!
Nature’s loftiest skyscrapers, the 3,000-year-old arboreal titans known as Sequoia sempervirens, grow in only one place on earth... SHASTA CASCADE:
Explore the great outdoors with a mystical mountain, mud pots and more
Thrusting 14,179 feet into the Northern California sky, Mount Shasta is such an imposing presence that it creates its own weather... HIGH SIERRA:
Come explore this epic land of mountains, meadows, forests and streams
The name is Spanish for “snowy mountains,” but John Muir’s pet name for the Sierra Nevada was “The Range of Light."... GOLD COUNTRY:
The land of the “Mother Lode,” source of California dreams
It was a flash in the pan—literally—that changed world history. The glittering gold nugget that caught the eye of... CENTRAL VALLEY:
California’s vast and fertile heartland
The Central Valley is considered by many to be the greatest garden in the world... DESERTS:
A paradise for adventurers, golfers, shoppers and spa-lovers
California’s desert region has lured visitors for more than a century to bask in its year-round warmth and enjoy its... INLAND EMPIRE:
This often-overlooked region offers the best of California, from high deserts to soaring mountain ranges and abundant vineyards and orchards
Within the Inland Empire’s vast 5,000 square miles, the scenery and historic sites ...

2014 Articles

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA:
TRANSCENDENT BEAUTY AND CULTURE
The San Francisco Bay Area is a destination that never disappoints visitors... SAN JOSE & SILICON VALLEY:
HIGH-TECH INNOVATION HUB
San Jose and Silicon Valley are more than home to leading-edge technology powerhouses... LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
A PLACE FOR BIG DREAMS
Marilyn Monroe once remarked, “People cut themselves off from their ties of the old life when they come to Los Angeles... SAN DIEGO COUNTY:
FUN IN THE SUN AND A WHOLE LOT MORE
Near-perfect weather and an upbeat attitude are San Diego’s main attributes, but there’s far more to the nation’s eighth-largest city... ORANGE COUNTY:
FUN, FASHIONABLE AND FASCINATING
As seen from its many freeways, Orange County looks like a vast expanse of matching terracotta-tiled rooftops... MONTEREY BAY & BIG SUR:
THE TRUE LAID-BACK CALIFORNIA
Stretching south of one of the largest urban areas in the state, the coastal region from Santa Cruz through Big Sur is the perfect place to drop the daily stress... CENTRAL VALLEY:
CALIFORNIA’S FERTILE HEARTLAND
The rich green strip wedged between the Sierra Nevada range and the coastal mountains in the center of California is considered by some... CENTRAL COAST:
MILES OF BEACHES WITHOUT THE CROWDS
Like a shell necklace, a string of small beach towns lines the coast south of Big Sur to Santa Barbara... NORTH COAST:
SETTLE IN THIS LUSH LAND OF REDWOOD FORESTS
Until you’ve seen one up close, it’s hard to grasp just how neck-craningly tall a coastal redwood is... HIGH SIERRA:
COME PLAY AND EXPLORE IN THIS EPIC LAND
John Muir liked to call it “The Range of Light,” but that wasn’t the naturalist’s only pet name for his beloved Sierra Nevada... GOLD COUNTRY:
CALIFORNIA’S DREAMS TOOK ROOT
Something caught the eye of carpenter James W. Marshall as he tended to a sawmill in the Sierra Nevada foothills... SHASTA CASCADE:
DISCOVER THE GREAT OUTDOORS
“Lonely as god, and white as a winter moon,” is how Joaquin Miller, “the poet of the Sierras,” described Mount Shasta... INLAND EMPIRE:
THIS REGION SHOWCASES CALIFORNIA’S EXTREMES
The Inland Empire’s quintessentially Californian landscape closely reflects the state’s past... DESERTS:
FERTILE GROUND FOR ARTISTS, ADVENTURERS AND STAR-GAZERS
One of the most enduring myths about the California desert is that it is lifeless. Nothing could be further from the truth...

2013 Articles

Los Angeles County
The renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright once remarked, "Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles."... Tri-Valley: A great place to play, dine, relax
Thirty-five miles east of San Francisco and 27 miles north of San Jose... Marin County
Just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco lies picturesque Marin County, a place filled with natural beauty and small-town charm... San Diego County:
Sunny, sassy & fun for everyone
Near-perfect weather and an upbeat attitude are San Diego’s main attributes, but there’s far more to the nation’s eighth-largest city.... Orange County
As seen from its many freeways, Orange County looks like a vast expanse of matching terracotta-tiled rooftops, mirrored office buildings and enormous malls... High Sierra: Come play and explore in this temple of nature
John Muir liked to call it "The Range of Light," but that wasn't the naturalist's only pet name for the Sierra Nevada... Deserts
The first band of Gold Rush hopefuls to face off with the desert arrived on Christmas Day, 1849... Wineland!
A thrilling place for every taste
Wine is so popular in California and there are so many varieties here... Golf:
Swing Away in the Desert
Dramatic landscapes and top course designers create a unique golf experience... Theme Parks: Magic on Demand
Diversions are as plentiful as sunshine in California. One of the most popular outlets: original theme parks... Road Trips: Get your motor running
Californians didn't invent the car, but they like to think, with some justification, that they invented the automobile lifestyle...

2012 Articles

Santa Cruz: Beaches are just the beginning
Water lovers may be lured to its sandy beaches, but Santa Cruz isn't only about the coast. From redwood forests to country vineyards to surfable waves... San Francisco Bay Area: The "City by the Bay" dazzles newcomers and natives alike
With its Mediterranean climate and stunning natural beauty, it's no wonder the San Francisco Bay Area encourages a laid-back way of life... Los Angeles County: A land of dreams, art and reinvention
The renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright once remarked, "Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles."... Orange County: Discover the SoCal lifestyle in the OC's surfing beaches, theme parks and wild canyons
Seen from its many freeways, Orange County looks like a vast expanse of matching terracotta-tiled rooftops, mirrored office buildings and enormous malls... Central Coast: Laid-back, outdoorsy and sophisticated
The coast from Monterey to Santa Barbara is a gorgeous expanse with views that rival the rest of California... High Sierra: Pristine mountain adventure in any season
John Muir liked to call it "The Range of Light," but that wasn't the naturalist's only pet name for the Sierra Nevada... Wine Country: Vintage Pleasures
It was the shock heard round the world. At the Judgment of Paris in 1976, the judges awarded their top scores to a Chardonnay from Napa Valley winery Chateau Montelena... Golf: Tee It Up on the Coast
On any scorecard of American golf destinations, California shines as the ace of states. No other domain from east to west can match the diversity of golf experiences... Road Trips: Get Behind the Wheel and Go!
Californians didn't invent the car, but they like to think, with some justification, that they invented the automobile lifestyle...

2011 Articles

?SANFRANCISCO BAY AREA: Quintessential California all in one region
In one multi-county region that rings San Francisco Bay, visitors find almost all that Northern California is known for... Los Angeles County: A land of reinvention
The renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright once remarked, "Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles... San Diego County: Fun in the sun and a whole lot more
Fun in the sun may be San Diego's calling card, but there's far more to the county than its 70-mile-long (113 km) coastline... High Sierra: "The Range of Light" offers pristine mountain adventures, summer or winter
Naturalist John Muir liked to call the Sierra Nevada "The Range of Light," but he had other pet names as well... Deserts: Step into a land of magnificent desolation
It is nearly impossible to imagine how the Death Valley 49ers—having already crossed Nevada's Great Basin—reacted when they beheld the California desert...
Redwoods
Lompoc
Gilroy
Yosemite
Big Bear Lake