California

Welcome to the Sunshine State of California. California's Mt. Whitney, second highest peak in the U.S. is less than 100 miles from the country's lowest point, Death Valley.

Distinguished by contrasts, California offers arguably the world's finest wine-growing region just minutes away from San Francisco, one of the world's most dynamic metropolitan areas. California languished until the discovery of gold led to the creation of the wealthiest, most diverse state in the country. Today, California is a promised land of opportunity and adventure.

Key Information

Population: 36.7 million

Average Climate: 44°F in January; 79°F in July

Capital: Sacramento

Largest City: Los Angeles

Did you know: California is home to the artichoke, avocado, date, garlic and raisin capitals of the world (Castroville, Gilroy, Coachella Valley, Fallbrook and Fresno, respectively)

Unique Places to Stay in California

The finest bed & breakfasts, boutique hotels and country inns located in California.

Find Your Next Destination in California

Carmel

Carmel

Carmel is a small seaside city on the Monterey Peninsula. Carmel is most well known for its beautiful beaches, museums, village like center, shopping and for its famous...
Catalina

Catalina

Catalina, also known as Santa Catalina or Catalina Island is one of California’s channel islands, lying southwest of Los Angeles. The island has plenty to offer...
Eureka

Eureka

Eureka is one of Northern California’s best kept secrets. With Humboldt Bay on one side and mountains lush with giant redwoods of the other, the city has a very...
McCloud

McCloud

Nestled at the base of Mt. Shasta, McCloud is a wonderful small town in a beautiful natural location. And, McCloud offers a wealth of year-round recreational activities...
Mendocino

Mendocino

Mendocino is known for it's natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest Redwoods in the world -to- glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in...
Napa

Napa

Napa offers the very best when it comes to breathtaking scenery and world renowned wines. See for yourself why Napa is a bucket list favorite by exploring everything...
Upper Lake

Upper Lake

Upper Lake is a small, sunny community in Lake County. An enjoyable 2.5 hour scenic drive from San Francisco, historic Upper Lake is the perfect place for visitors to...