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Forests of towering redwoods, dramatic seascapes, a thriving arts scene and premier local wines; this community hits the perfect balance between rugged and refined.

Walk amid some of the finest redwood scenery on the planet and then visit a waterfall via this natural path. 

Much of the nation’s produce comes from the fertile valleys in this area bordered by the Sierras and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Venture to the wild heart of California, a land of abundant natural beauty, vast national parks and towns steeped in Gold Rush history.

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

Discover thousands of plants inside the historic centerpiece of San Diego’s Balboa Park, which was originally built for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition.

Get your camera ready for the panoramic vistas from atop the Black Mountains, widely considered some of the best views in Death Valley National Park.

Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Set in the Saratoga Hills, this tranquil replica of a Japanese samurai estate is the perfect place to reconnect with your inner zen. 

Set in the Saratoga Hills, this tranquil replica of a Japanese samurai estate is the perfect place to reconnect with your inner zen. 

Set in the Saratoga Hills, this tranquil replica of a Japanese samurai estate is the perfect place to reconnect with your inner zen. 

Set in the Saratoga Hills, this tranquil replica of a Japanese samurai estate is the perfect place to reconnect with your inner zen. 

Set in the Saratoga Hills, this tranquil replica of a Japanese samurai estate is the perfect place to reconnect with your inner zen. 

San Jose’s premier art institution celebrates West Coast creativity and explores the new frontiers of technology and art.

Set in the Saratoga Hills, this tranquil replica of a Japanese samurai estate is the perfect place to reconnect with your inner zen. 

Once the mansion of a wealthy state judge, Crocker Art Museum is now one of the most important collections of art in California.

Set in the Saratoga Hills, this tranquil replica of a Japanese samurai estate is the perfect place to reconnect with your inner zen. 

Leave your heart here in a fascinating hilly city, over a golden bridge, under towering trees and within the fog of the Pacific Coast.

Set in the Saratoga Hills, this tranquil replica of a Japanese samurai estate is the perfect place to reconnect with your inner zen. 

Set in the Saratoga Hills, this tranquil replica of a Japanese samurai estate is the perfect place to reconnect with your inner zen. 

Aside from some of America’s most expensive real estate, this enclave of Silicon Valley is also home to a world-class Japanese garden and center for the arts.

San Jose’s premier art institution celebrates West Coast creativity and explores the new frontiers of technology and art.