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California’s Northwest | Driving Big Sur
| Wine Country | Los
Angeles | LAX | Desert Resorts |
Pasadena | Long Beach |
San Diego |
Orange
County | Monterey | Shopping
California | Dining
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Wild and wandering, Big Sur Coast Highway, a state-designated scenic byway and one of America’s most loved journeys, plays hide-and-seek with the ocean from Carmel, south to San Luis Obispo County. Each turn of the road reveals a slice of wild Americana highlighted by California’s rich Mission era, creative arts and crafts, innovative restaurants and cozy bed and breakfast inns.
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On the Monterey Peninsula, noted for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, world-class golf and crashing waves, aficionados of speed enjoy the Laguna Seca Raceway, listed among the top road courses in the world. |
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A land of beauty and serenity, the state is home to 200 official wildlife viewing areas. Lake Merritt, known as the “Jewel of Oakland,” is one of North America’s first wildlife refuges. Located in the heart of a bustling city, the lake’s densely vegetated island shelters 50 nesting water bird species. From mid-December to mid-March, thousands of gray whales parade along the coast on their annual round-trip migration from Alaska to the warm breeding lagoons of Baja California. Californians in towns up and down the coast greet the gentle giants with festivities. From San Diego to Crescent City, whale watching, by boat or from the mainland, is the ultimate nature experience.
California’s spirited mix of whimsy is at its best with celebrations ranging from the high-spirited and swinging Long Beach Jazz Festival and Kern Valley Turkey Vulture Festival, to the Jackass Mail Run in Porterville, the Pegleg Liars Contest in Borrego Springs, and the Tuolumne County Wild West Film Fest in Sonora. On Memorial Day weekend, the outrageous Kinetic Sculpture Race is a 42-mile blast on the Humboldt County coast, featuring human-powered works of art.
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Catalina Island. A perfect weekend getaway awaits 26 miles off the Long Beach
coast. |
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Receive $2 off adult admission and $1 off children’s admission
to the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific when you pay for
your tickets with the American Express Card. Mention
“ADVENTURES IN WILD CALIFORNIA.” |
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The culmination of your Wild California experience may be found in
California’s diverse heritage, accented by an abundance of fresh
seafood, fruits and vegetables—more than half of the nation’s
fruits and vegetables are grown in California. This Golden State’s
bountiful breadbasket is firmly attached to the San Joaquin and
Imperial valleys. Sonoma field greens, Coachella Valley dates,
Castroville artichokes, Gilroy garlic, Oxnard strawberries, nuts,
pumpkins, olives and sun-dried tomatoes (a California favorite) are
the endearing ingredients for the creative California cuisine. For a
taste of California’s own, visit California’s farmers’
markets, a summer tradition in towns up and down the state.
California’s wine country virtually extends from border to border:
Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, El Dorado, San Joaquin and Santa Barbara
counties and Temecula Valley are just a few of California’s wine
regions. A drive through these picturesque areas brings you to the
wineries of many world-famous labels—many offer tours and tastings.
Stop for a bite in a charming, romantic setting along the way. The
wine country reflects the California lifestyle: relaxed, innovative
and confident.
The fresh foods of California combine with the flavors of the world
to create Epicurian encounters that are nothing less than
spectacular. Restaurants throughout the state present unimaginable
delights. California chefs—some of the most acclaimed of our time—have
pioneered innovative taste trends in America.
Come to California and share the California experience.
To make hotel reservations, call your travel professional or
800-GoCalif. To request a free vacation guide, call 800-GoCalif or
visit www.gocalif.com.
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There
are lakes as big and as beautiful.
Just not on this continent.
It's 192 square miles of crystal clear, mountain-fed beauty.
It sits 6,225 majestic feet above sea level surrounded by
10,000 foot peaks. It's home to incredible recreation,
world-class entertainment, fine dining and everything from
log cabins to luxurious resorts. Lake Tahoe. There's
no place like it. For information or reservations,
call 1-800-AT-Tahoe.
©2000, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
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