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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
    • San Diego County
    • Los Angeles County
    • High Sierra
    • Central Coast
    • Central Valley
    • Inland Empire
    • Deserts
    • North Coast
    • Orange County
    • Shasta Cascade
    • Gold Country
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    Explore California's Cities

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    • Merced CountyMerced
    • Kern CountyBakersfield
    • Napa CountyYountville
    • San Francisco CountySan Francisco
    • Monterey CountyBig Sur
    • Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles
    • Fresno CountyFresno
    • Madera CountyBass Lake
    • Santa Clara CountyMorgan Hill
    • Sonoma CountySonoma
    • Los Angeles CountyBeverly Hills
    • Santa Clara CountySanta Clara
    • Orange CountyDana Point
    • San Diego CountyDel Mar
    • Tuolumne CountyGroveland
    • Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara
    • Nevada CountyTruckee
    • Los Angeles CountyPasadena
    • San Joaquin CountyStockton
    • Ventura CountyVentura
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