From the sun-drenched coast to wine country and national parks, discover California’s most iconic destinations and hidden gems.
Summer 1971. I am 12 years old. Dad packs us up on a cross-country adventure in our Rambler station wagon. My siblings and I are hypnotized by endless ribbons of highway and occasionally snapped out of our stupor by natural wonders and man-made monuments. Cheap souvenir stands give us an excuse to stop and purchase […]
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Return and Support the Community, say officials The blaze that lit Napa Valley on Sunday, October 15 at 10 p.m. sparked national headlines. Media coverage of the conflagration was so widespread and exaggerated that many believed that all of Northern California was being consumed. What many outside Napa failed to realize was that
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On your California Tours vacation to fabulous Los Angeles, it’s easy to add an art destination or two. Just like the city, the art world of Los Angeles sprawls and surprises, with any medium on your radar screen accessible via the city’s web of freeways. Every time of year, L.A. is rich with major exhibits
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San Francisco’s creative soul has rocked the art world from one generation to the next – so where better to explore the delights of the visual imagination than on your California Tours vacation to the City By the Bay? The art of the Beats and the Summer of Love; Bay Area figurative painting, abstraction, and
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Sonoma County is home to almost 60,000 acres of vineyards, and more than 450 wineries. The food-centric region boasts hundreds of restaurants, from historic roadhouses, to contemporary locavore pubs, to many Michelin-starred destinations. Like any great region, there are numerous natural landmarks here, as well, including historic state parks, and beautiful ranches dating back to
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The secret to a successful family vacation, as any parent knows, is variety. Balancing things the kids want to do, with adventures that will keep mom and dad loving life, is that sometimes elusive charm. It’s a truth no matter what thrilling part of the globe you’re tripping. In Sonoma County, with more than a
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Appointment only wineries are worth it! They say wine is like a story and Napa Valley certainly has a lot. Don’t miss your opportunity to get all the juicy details from insiders. Wineries requiring reservations offer one-on-one time and often the chance to meet the winemakers themselves. Don’t deprive yourself of the true VIP experience
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Los Angeles is known as the fashion capital of the west coast. There are a variety of different prestigious shopping locations, such as Rodeo drive, but the Fashion District is where the deals are. While you might spot a celebrity on Rodeo Drive, you will most certainly spot discount prices and unique fashions in the
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Food, music, games, and dancing – festivals are great way to get out of your usual routine and have some fun. The clear skies and sea breezes of spring in Los Angeles are the perfect time for celebration as the “rainy season” (though still mostly sunny) ends and before June Gloom sets in. Whether you’re
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Although it may seem like it’s springtime in San Francisco year round, there’s no question that the subtle change in the air is signaling that spring is here. As the rain stops pouring, those few extra degrees of warmth will make way for plenty of perfect days in Dolores Park or Baker Beach. April and
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