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    From misty Northern California redwood forests to sun-kissed Southern California beaches, the enchanted Golden State makes Disneyland seem normal. Discover hundreds of places to visit, learn our diverse regions and lively cities all in one place.

    Explore California's 12 Regions

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    • San Francisco Bay Area
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    • Shasta Cascade
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    Explore California's Cities

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    • Orange CountyDana Point
    • San Diego CountyDel Mar
    • Tuolumne CountyGroveland
    • Fresno CountyFresno
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    • San Francisco CountySan Francisco
    • Nevada CountyTruckee
    • Los Angeles CountyPasadena
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    • San Joaquin CountyStockton
    • Ventura CountyVentura
    • Riverside CountyTemecula
    • Monterey CountyBig Sur
    • Stanislaus CountyModesto
    • Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles
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    • Monterey CountyCarmel-by-the-Sea
    • Napa CountySt. Helena
    • Orange CountyLaguna Beach
    • San Bernardino CountyLake Arrowhead
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      From beachside boardwalks to redwood forests to waves of surfers’ dreams, this iconic coastal community makes for an unforgettable trip
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      Blessed with grand architecture, near-perfect weather, and ocean-to-table eateries, this city earns its nickname as “the American Riviera”
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