California

The Golden State

1,100 km of Pacific coast, the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite, Death Valley, the redwoods, and the country's two largest urban regions — all in one state.

Capital

Sacramento

Largest city

Los Angeles

Region

West

Best time to visit

Year-round; April–June and September–October are ideal statewide.

Highlights

• ·Yosemite Valley
• ·Pacific Coast Highway (Big Sur)
• ·Los Angeles and San Francisco
• ·Joshua Tree and Death Valley

Cities we cover in California

4 places

Los Angeles

Sunshine, studios, and 75 miles of coast