Welcome to California, The Golden State. California is blessed with awesome scenic wonders, sunny beaches, alpine ranges, towering redwood forests, thundering rivers, crystal clear lakes, spectacular deserts, an abundance of unique plants and wildlife, mild and inviting climate, cosmopolitan cities and quaint towns. With 264 state park units and over 250 miles of coastal beaches, reserves, historical parks, reservoirs, lakes and rivers California has everything for everyone. Head to California’s Pacific Coast for sun, surf and sand. Then take to the rivers for whitewater adrenaline.

If you are pulled by the ocean’s appeal, you’ll be pointed due West from the moment you cross the state line. Just jump on the Pacific Coast Highway, PCH, to travel from one superb beach to the next. California also boasts world class golf courses and tennis centers that lure avid players. Welcome also to skiers’ paradise California’s highest mountain range is Sierra Nevada averages 500 inches of snow and 300 days of sun each year. With peaks up to 11,053 feet California is truly a world class ski destination.

We thank you for choosing California Travel Guide to plan your next vacation, and hope that your time spent in California is both enjoyable and refreshing.