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The road to Death Valley
Death Valley in California is a stunning landscape of coloured canyons, salt flats and awe-inspiring, record-breaking facts. But every bit as amazing is the road you drive to get there Read the guide
Cruising California’s Highway 1
One of the world’s most spectacular road journeys, Highway 1 hugs the Californian coastline. The stretch from San Francisco to LA makes for a great road trip, so rent a convertible and get exploring Read the guide
Family fun in Los Angeles
There is something for everyone in Los Angeles, from historic hotels and retro diners to Santa Monica's buzzing beach life and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hollywood studios Read the guide
24 hours of family fun on a short break to San Francisco
Even if your time in San Francisco is seriously limited, you can still get a real flavour of this vibrant, cultural city. Here's how to cram maximum action into just one day by the bay... Read the guide
A wine weekend in Sonoma
Spend a couple of days in California’s lesser-known wine region of Sonoma, a perfect short break from San Francisco for foodies and wine lovers Read the guide
The real OC - Orange County's coastal highlights
Orange County has all the yachts, harbourside restaurants and socialites you see on TV in 'The OC'. But it also has authentic beach towns, top-class art museums, historic buildings and plenty of buzz Read the guide
Beyond the Golden Gate: a bike ride through San Francisco
Mark Twain famously said: 'The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco.' If you hire a bike, you'll stay warm while acquainting yourself with this quirky California city Read the guide
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