rom the dense wilderness of the Pacifi c
Carefree
F
Northwest to the arid desert climate near
the Mexican border, America’s third-
Vernal F
alls, Y
osemite
National P
ark
CALIFORNIA
largest state encompasses a wide range of
climates and topography, offering visitors
every kind of holiday experience imaginable.
Camp beneath the canopy of the mighty North
On January 24, 1848, James Marshall Coast redwoods, towering behemoths that
discovered gold at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, soar to more than 350 feet tall. Play golf on the
California, triggering the California Gold sun-splashed courses of Palm Springs. Take a
Rush and an unprecedented era of westward guided mule ride through Yosemite National
expansion. Today, millions continue to fl ock to Park. Cruise the waters of Big Bear Lake. Ski
“The Golden State” – some in search of fame the slopes of Mammoth Mountain. Enjoy a
and fortune, but most to enjoy the state’s scenic drive through the fertile farmlands of
wealth of natural beauty. Napa Valley. Or simply soak up the sun on
California’s world-famous beaches.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon The state’s geographic diversity is matched
National Park
only by the unique character of its cities and
DON’T MISS DESTINATIONS
towns. Travel back in time in the state capital of
Sacramento, where the 28-acre “Old Sacramento” SAN FRANCISCO
recreates the heady days of the California Gold
Golden Gate Bridge
Alcatraz
Rush. Browse the art galleries and quaint shops
Japanese Tea Garden
of picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea. Admire the
charming Victorian architecture of Eureka. Enjoy
SACRAMENTO
California State Railroad Museum
the restaurants, nightclubs and galleries of San
Old Sacramento
Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. Take in the
California State Capitol Building
sights and sounds of Los Angeles’ eclectic Venice
LOS ANGELES
Beach. Or commune with nature amid the serenity
Hollywood Boulevard
of San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden.
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Disneyland
LEARN MORE: Visit www.visitcalifornia.com
SACRAMENTO. DISCOVER GOLD.
Sacramento will surprise and delight you. From the beauty of the American River
Parkway to the award-winning local wineries and an emerging restaurant scene, plus
more than 20 museums and historical sites of California’s Gold Rush, the Sacramento
area is a vibrant and diverse city.
Enjoy exclusive savings with the free Sacramento Gold Card. Stay overnight in
a participating hotel and ask for the card when you check in. Get 2-for-1 admission
tickets, free appetizers and special offers.
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