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When people dream of West Coast driving vacations along the Pacific Ocean, this is the region of their dreams.

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

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.

A humble warehouse in Sacramento hosts some of the state’s finest vintage automobiles and motorcycles. View over 150 vehicles on display for old-time family fun.

Explore the meadows of Yosemite National Park’s high country and see its velvety green plains studded with stunning granite domes, Sierra willows and wildflowers.

Witness a superb panorama of the Yosemite Valley from this viewing point and spot soaring canyons, plunging falls and granite cliffs along the rugged valley skyline.

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. 

A humble warehouse in Sacramento hosts some of the state’s finest vintage automobiles and motorcycles. View over 150 vehicles on display for old-time family fun.

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

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.” 

A humble warehouse in Sacramento hosts some of the state’s finest vintage automobiles and motorcycles. View over 150 vehicles on display for old-time family fun.

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.

Witness a superb panorama of the Yosemite Valley from this viewing point and spot soaring canyons, plunging falls and granite cliffs along the rugged valley skyline.

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

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.

Witness a superb panorama of the Yosemite Valley from this viewing point and spot soaring canyons, plunging falls and granite cliffs along the rugged valley skyline.

Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.

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

Find out about California’s Spanish, Mexican and American past with a tour of this park’s restored historical houses and museums.

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.

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

When people dream of West Coast driving vacations along the Pacific Ocean, this is the region of their dreams.

Witness a superb panorama of the Yosemite Valley from this viewing point and spot soaring canyons, plunging falls and granite cliffs along the rugged valley skyline.