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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.

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

The beating heart of Southern California, the City of Angels is known the world over for its glamorous sunshine lifestyle and galaxy of stars.

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.

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.

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

You\'ll find beachside kitsch, boardwalk ambiance and carnival fun at this sunbaked LA attraction that’s more than a hundred years old.

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Watch mountain peaks reflected in calm water and enjoy recreational activities, such as canoeing and hiking, at this picturesque lake.

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

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

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

With its craggy rocks and towering trees that are centuries old, the rugged California coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border truly must be seen to be believed.

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.

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

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

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Discover a star-studded hangout and marvel at the art deco splendor of one of LA’s stellar attractions.

The beating heart of Southern California, the City of Angels is known the world over for its glamorous sunshine lifestyle and galaxy of stars.