California Flowers + People pictures

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.

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

This charming oceanfront town is a perfect day-trip for art, food and relaxation. 

When you eat an almond, it’s highly likely that it came from this central part of California, one of the most productive agricultural areas in the United States.

This replica samurai estate is an unexpected delight, and the ideal place to seek tranquillity and peace.

Soak up the old-style charm of this small seaside city, which is famed for the monarch butterflies that stop here on their great migrations.

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.

Wander amid the rock pools, sand dunes and forests of this special place and you’ll understand why its name translates to “refuge by the sea.” 

Soak up the old-style charm of this small seaside city, which is famed for the monarch butterflies that stop here on their great migrations.

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.

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

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

California’s capital and its surroundings have attractions for all interests, from cultural destinations, to clear lakes, to a history riddled with gold. 

Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.

When you eat an almond, it’s highly likely that it came from this central part of California, one of the most productive agricultural areas in the United States.

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

Soak up the old-style charm of this small seaside city, which is famed for the monarch butterflies that stop here on their great migrations.

This charming oceanfront town is a perfect day-trip for art, food and relaxation.