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California holidays in USA

People have flocked to California ever since the gold rush began in 1849 and today the Golden State's allure continues thanks to its diverse natural beauty, dazzling cities, celebrated coastlines, favourable climate, fantastic food and wine experiences.

When it comes to big city fun, California's urban hotspots shine. Undeniably one of the world's great cities San Francisco is known for its sparkling bay, iconic crimson bridge, quirky neighbourhoods and trundling cable cars scaling the steep streets. Sprawling Los Angeles offers a wide range of attractions from the fun-filled theme parks of Disneyland and Universal Studios to the glitzy Beverly Hills shops and celebrity...

Great cities
Diverse natural scenery
Celebrated coastline
Favourable climate
Wonderful wine
Laid-back lifestyle

California Travel Guide

Best time to go

California is a year round destination although the weather varies throughout the state. Much of California has a Mediterranean-like climate with warm, dry summers and mild wet winters. Further inland, summers are hot and dry, winters cool and wet. At higher altitudes, expect beautiful summers, snowy winters and striking colour in spring and autumn.

Visas

If you are eligible to enter the USA under the Visa Waiver Programme, you will need to obtain an electronic travel authorisation (ESTA) prior to travel. Please ask for details

Travel Information

The major gateway cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego are about 11 hours from the UK.

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Cities & Regions in California

Our recommendations for the best places to visit in California.

Los Angeles

Sunshine, celebrity sightings, shopping and award-winning restaurants, the city of Los Angeles is truly the entertainment capital of the world.

San Francisco

With its cluster of steep hills, mist-shrouded crimson bridge and shimmering bay, San Francisco is undeniably one of the world’s great cities.

Palm Springs

Set in Southern California’s Coachella Valley and bordered by mountain ranges, there’s something very cool about Palm Springs, which first shot to fame in the 1950s when Hollywood superstars including Frank Sinatra, built sleek estates, played golf and partied the night away.

National Parks & Lakes

Sequoia National Park spreads across 400,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Central California.

San Diego

With near perfect weather year-round, a spectacular coastline, world-class attractions, diverse neighbourhoods and a sophisticated dining and nightlife scene, San Diego has been dubbed California's beach city.

Central & North California

Along with amazing cities, bucket-list landmarks like Yosemite, scenic wine regions and spectacular coastlines there's so much more to California.

Central Coast

With cool ocean breezes, jagged sea cliffs, beautiful beaches and vibrant towns, California’s central coast is a region of epic grandeur.

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