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Destinations in California
Anaheim, CAOne of the biggest reasons why people visit Anaheim, of course, is to visit Mickey - but if you think that's all there is to do, you're in for a shock! Very quickly, you'll realize that there are lots of other things to do, like shopping in one of the world's best collection of specialty shops, fashion centers, and outlet malls. Then there's the feasting on a seemingly endless variety of award-winning restaurants; visiting the playful and historic Knott's Berry Farm and the marine wonder of the Aquarium of the Pacific; and learning how to surf. Surfing in Anaheim? Well, no, but close! You'll be just a few minutes away from the California coastline, which means that you'll definitely want to take at least a day to spend at one of the famous shores like Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, or Laguna Beach.
Los Angeles Area, CA"People . . are looking for a place where they can be free, where they can do things they couldn't do anywhere else." That's what Mayor Tom Bradley had to say about his city in the spring of 1980, and it is probably a pretty accurate insight. Something about Los Angeles - its culture of the individual, its garish sensibilities, its blurring of the reality and fantasy, the forced imposition of greenery and luxury on a desert landscape, and countless other nuances of this fantasy land - make the impossible seem possible. It's one of those places that leaves few people the same once they've been there because even if it doesn't actually change you, it shows you the possibilities of what you could be, if you decided to go for it. As Ronald Reagan said, "No one 'goes Hollywood' - they were that way before they came here. Hollywood just exposed it." .
Palm Springs, CAMarilyn came to unwind. Frank, Dean and Sammy came to play. Elvis and Priscilla came for their honeymoon. Bob Hope made it the center of the American golf circuit. Today's stars are rediscovering this oasis, and "America's Desert Playground" is also the playground of the otherwise well-to-do and a host of other discerning, sun-lovers from around the world. This world-class resort city in welcomes all to its warm sands and relaxed, village atmosphere. Rich in history and blessed with some of the finest weather in the world, Palm Springs is the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. This allure for nature lovers remains unmistakable, from a simple hike or a peaceful picnic by a stream to an adventurous jeep excursion or horseback ride deep into the canyons.
San Diego, CAAs the locals will tell you, this big city with a small town heart is a place to relax. Seventy miles of sun-drenched beaches await you on the Southern California coast, but San Diego has so much more to offer. It is an eclectic mix of a modern sensibilities worked into the elegance of an old-time city. There are sprawling parks and perfect sunset views, renowned cultural events, and of course, world-class shopping. The city crawls into the canyons and up the hillsides, with a downtown that offers the cosmopolitan traveler a wide array of both historical sites and cutting edge urbanity.
San Francisco, CALike a never-ending fair, America's favorite city sits at the edge of the western world - a location that adds the flair of romance to its legend. At once provincial and cosmopolitan, this surprisingly small city is a ravishing tourist magnet that is famous for its liberal attitudes, alternative politics, and eccentricity. San Franciscan pride is rooted in the sheer beauty of the city, a picturesque array of hills, wooden Victorian houses, open greens, and the shimmering bay that encompasses it all.