California Animal, Beach + Religious pictures

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When people think of the California paradise depicted by the Beach Boys, they are actually thinking of Orange County – undisputedly the home of Southern California’s fun in the sun lifestyle. An affluent network of smaller cities that made America fall in love with the thrills and spills of theme and water parks, Orange County is the ideal destination for anyone seeking good, Californian fun.

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.

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

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

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

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

Surrounded by lush conifer forest, this surreal, lunar terrain boils and bubbles with mud pots and steaming geysers. 

Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse.

Surrounded by lush conifer forest, this surreal, lunar terrain boils and bubbles with mud pots and steaming geysers. 

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

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

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

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

This scenic inlet offers a beautiful beach, island, waterfalls, wreck dives, heritage sites and campgrounds with views over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.

Laid-back by day, this hub of nightclubs and bars comes to life at night. 

Laid-back by day, this hub of nightclubs and bars comes to life at night. 

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

Laid-back by day, this hub of nightclubs and bars comes to life at night. 

Laid-back by day, this hub of nightclubs and bars comes to life at night. 

Laid-back by day, this hub of nightclubs and bars comes to life at night.