California

With endless beaches, cracking weather and a relaxed—yet glamorous—vibe, California is a sweet spot to spend some time.

Everyone wants to holiday in California. The root of its lustre lies in Los Angeles, where you might find yourself rubbing shoulders with celebrities on the Sunset Strip. If the Hollywood scene isn’t your thing, there’s plenty more to do in Cali. Whether you’re mixing it up in cosmopolitan San Fran, treating the kids to a theme park or planning a jaunt to one of California’s charming coastal towns, grab your sunnies—the sun shines bright in the Golden State!

Explore California

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is one of the biggest, most popular holiday destinations this side of the Milky Way. Aren’t you dying to find out why?

San Francisco

San Francisco is full of eccentric personalities—and that’s just the neighbourhoods!

Anaheim

Apparently, Anaheim has something to do with a mouse called Mickey, who you’ll find at some kind of magical world with fun rides and shows.

Palm Springs

With its desert hot springs, weekly festival, boutique shops and comfortable hotels, Palm Springs is a sunny SoCal city where it’s impossible not to chill.

Santa Barbara

You can keep worrying about finding the perfect SoCal destination, or you can just fly to Santa Barbara - with its endless summer, laid-back beach vibe and old Spanish…

Oakland

Just across the bay from San Francisco, Oakland has its own personality, with sports, arts, history and great places to relax.

San Jose

Do you know the way to San Jose? This northern California city is so much more than just a catchy song title.

South Lake Tahoe

Shredding slopes by day and shimmying across the dance floor at night, this city isn’t even thinking about sleeping.

Napa

Indulge in the many luxuries of Napa, a getaway within a getaway.

Truckee

Emigrants passed here on their way to California. Visit today and you’ll still find that intrepid spirit — for fun and adventure.

Olympic Valley

It’s called Olympic Valley for a reason, but world-class ski slopes are just the start.

Sausalito

The charm of this little gem by the bay starts with the journey there.

Kings Beach

Set beside the majestic Lake Tahoe, Kings Beach is fit for royalty but totally laidback.

Malibu

There’s a reason all the stars hang out in Malibu — even migrating whales love it.

Big Sur

If a place has one of the “best drives on earth”, you’d be mad not to check it out.

Other states near California

Nevada

America’s 36th state is so much more than neon lights and blackjack tables!

Oregon

Everyone’s heard of oh-so-trendy Portland but there’s so much more to Oregon, especially if you love the outdoors.

Colorado

Colorado might be one of the coolest places on the planet. And if you don’t believe us, go there and see for yourself.

Texas

The ads proclaim, “Texas: It’s Like a Whole Other Country”, and anyone who’s been there on holiday will tell you the same.

Louisiana

A holiday in Louisiana is great fun because there’s so much to do—and all of it is unique.

Tennessee

Tennessee is the place to be for all things music, especially country. It’s where the Soundtrack of America was made after all!

Florida

Florida is your ticket to a million worlds—there’s something new around every corner.

Hawaii

The landscape of Hawaii isn’t just the perfect photo op for your social media account. After all, who can resist pictures of the Pacific Ocean, rushing waterfalls and…

Massachusetts

With everything from skiing in the Berkshires to swimming at the Cape, you’ll soon give in to the Bay State’s “Mass appeal”.

Frequently Asked Questions about California

How big is California?

California's slogan could probably be "Bigger and Better". Cali may technically be the third-largest state in the United States in terms of land area (beaten only by Alaska and Texas), but it boasts the highest population, the biggest economy, and a landscape so diverse, it rivals that of Queensland. It's no wonder that big old Cali is a trend-setter in fashion, innovation, and politics. Take that, Alaska!