The largest city, Eureka, is roughly a 5-hour drive north of San Francisco—but what a drive: see lush wine country, charming hamlets, spouting whales, and breathtaking sunsets. Spotlight: Mendocino. While gold is still found in the region, new riches include top museums and art in Sacramento, the state capital, plus whitewater rafting, tucked-away towns, farm-fresh dining, and award-winning wines.
Highlights Spotlight: Sacramento. California Welcome Centers in Gold Country. Highlights Spotlight: San Francisco. Spotlight: Alcatraz. Spotlight: Point Reyes National Seashore. Spotlight: Napa Valley. Spotlight: Sonoma County. Spotlight: Berkeley.
Spotlight: Oakland. Spotlight: Santa Cruz. Spotlight: San Jose. Spotlight: Silicon Valley. In winter, enjoy snow sports; in summer, go hiking, mountain biking, fishing, or boating. Highlights Spotlight: Lake Tahoe. Spotlight: Yosemite National Park. Spotlight: Mammoth Lakes. Spotlight: Pacific Crest Trail.
California Welcome Centers in the High Sierra. Central Valley Running right down the middle of California, this broad region contains some of most productive farmland in the world. Wine country around Lodi features big, bold reds. Further south, Fresno has a lively arts scene.
Highlights Davis. Lodi Wine Country. Spotlight: Fresno. Spotlight: Bakersfield. California Welcome Centers in the Central Valley. Spotlight: Big Sur. Spotlight: Hearst Castle. Spotlight: San Luis Obispo County. Spotlight: Pinnacles National Park.
Spotlight: Santa Barbara. Spotlight: Ventura County. Spotlight: Channel Islands National Park. California Welcome Centers in the Central Coast. Deserts This dramatic region takes up the southeastern half of the state. Remarkable desert parklands, including Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Anza-Borrego, provide an extraordinary chance to explore, while the oasis-like allure of Palm Springs, 3 hours northeast of San Diego, offers sunny resort-style getaways, with golf, tennis, spas, and high-end shopping.
Highlights Spotlight: Greater Palm Springs. Spotlight: Death Valley National Park. Spotlight: Joshua Tree National Park.
California Welcome Centers in the Deserts. Lake Arrowhead. Big Bear Lake. Spotlight: Temecula Valley. California Welcome Centers in the Inland Empire. Here, movie stars really do work in Hollywood, play in the surf at Malibu, and shop in Beverly Hills.
Looping freeways make the car king, but the region also has a surprisingly good network of buses and light rail—a hassle-free way to explore. Highlights Spotlight: Los Angeles. Spotlight: Griffith Park. Spotlight: The Getty Center. Spotlight: West Hollywood. Spotlight: Hollywood. Spotlight: Universal Studios Hollywood.
Dates May 21—23, United States Los Angeles. United States San Diego. Practical info Ask a question. Hot air ballooning. The New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. Carolina Balloon Fest. Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival. Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
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