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California’s beautiful beaches are naturally a high point of any visit. With all that Pacific Ocean coastline, your options are endless! With its warmer waters, Southern California’s beaches tend to be the stars. Venice Beach and Santa Monica add an almost carnival atmosphere to their lengthy strips of beach. Hermosa Beach’s 1.5 mile-long beach is a hotspot for watersports and beach activities. At Laguna and Newport Beach, you may just run into a celebrity or two while tanning.

Northern California, meanwhile, has some of the most picturesque beaches in the country. Fort Funston Beach, Ross Cove Beach and the Bodega Dunes boast beautiful natural landscapes and excellent hiking. At the same time, you can enjoy a classic California beach day. Swimmers and surfers alike love locales like Seaside Beach and Santa Cruz.

Big Sur Coastline

Big Sur is a 90-mile stretch of rugged coastline between Carmel and San Simeon. Lucky for California drivers, Highway One twists alongside this spectacularly scenic portion of the Pacific. The cliffs and rocks on the ocean side are a sight to behold. On the other side, the Santa Lucia Mountains provide more eye candy. Sweeping bends and rolling hills ensure the experience is unforgettable for both driver and passengers.

The jewel of the Grape State, Napa Valley is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions. In fact, in California, only Disneyland receives more yearly visitors! Just a hop away from San Francisco, a visit to Napa Valley is a great day or weekend trip. Enjoy tours, lessons and of course tastings at the region’s 400 wineries. The scenery that you’ll experience at the same time is stunning. After a vino-filled day, relax at the world-class resort or spa you booked at a discount with Triphop!

It may have a foreboding name, but don’t avoid Death Valley! This desert valley in the northern Mojave Desert is one of the most fascinating natural spots in California. In fact, it is one of the hottest places in the world, thanks to an unusual combination of factors. The dryness and heat create spectacular formations. These include the Badwater Basin’s salt flats, Dante’s View and Furnace Creek. Desert lovers can book an air-conditioned lodge for a weekend excursion. It’s also a great itinerary item on a winter trip, where temperatures will max out at that of a summer day.

With more national parks than any other state, California’s interior is as beautiful as its coast. The world-famous Yosemite National Park offers fantastic hiking, rafting, and rock climbing. The views provided by this glacier-sculpted paradise are unforgettable. The redwood forest in Redwood National Park will redefine the notion of what a ‘large tree’ is. Lassen Volcanic and Pinnacles National Park, meanwhile, have some of the most stunning natural formations around. For those that enjoy the expanse of a desert, Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Parks are a mecca.

Walt Disney’s original amusement park continues to be one of the world’s most popular, and for a good reason! Its nine themed ‘lands’ each host a variety of rides and attractions. Disney stars like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck are always on hand to greet the young ones, while there are ample dining and entertainment options for the whole family. There’s no road trip necessary: there are two hotels and a hotel and spa on-site, as well as many nearby options.

Along with the statue of liberty, the Golden Gate Bridge may be the most iconic American image there is. This man-made marvel was once the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world, but with or without that title it remains magnificent. You’ll enjoy the sheer magnitude from a distance, but don’t forget to cross the bridge to enjoy incredible views of the bay. Don’t have a car? No problem – there are pedestrian and bike lanes as well!