With
a size and economy that exceeds many countries, it's
no wonder that one state can offer so much. California
encompasses ocean, mountains and desert and plays home
to celebrities, laid-back beach lovers and nearly everyone
in-between. Come for the Golden Gate Bridge, the Hollywood
sign or even the weather. The Gold Rush may long be
over, but California will always beckon you west.
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RESTAURANTS
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CULINARY GUIDE
Restaurants
Statewide
Browse
our extensive restaurant listings in cities throughout
the state to find the best dining in California. It’s
all in the details as you read about some of our favorite
cafés, bistros, dining rooms, and more.
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HOTELS
TOP 10 VALUE HOTELS WORLDWIDE
Fitzgerald Hotel
Old-world charm coupled with the ambience of a small country inn makes this place a great choice for a cost-friendly stay in the city by the Bay. Be sure to check out the very popular Hidden Vine Wine Bar. |
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DREAMING
Highlands Inn
Epitomizing the homey yet
refined vibe of the Monterey
Bay area is Highlands Inn, whose stone, glass and natural wood
harmonize with the broody, rim-of-the-ocean Carmel setting. |
OLD WORLD, NEW WORLD
Four Seasons Santa Barbara
The grande dame of hotels on the "American Riviera", the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is a seaside fantasy with its milky white adobe and red-tiled roofs. |
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DOWNTOWN REVIVAL
Canary Hotel
With a nod to its hip sister hotels in Santa Monica, Canary revels in the role of Santa Barbara's most stylish property, where casually chic locals mingle with guests at the rooftop bar and the open-air pool complete with Jacuzzi. |
ORANGE COAST GRANDE DAME
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Set on a high bluff overlooking one of Southern California’s most gorgeous bays, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is a superb resort offering numerous beach and sporting activities. |
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HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Snowcreek Resort
This getaway in Mammoth Lakes is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The 450-acre resort features more than 1,000 properties available either for purchase or for rent, and the area boasts activities like golfing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing and more. |
TOP 10 HEALTH RETREATS
California Health & Longevity Institute
This world-class facility is a leader in science-based lifestyle rejuvenation. After a certified LifeAdvisor helps you create a personalized LifePlan, you’ll be advised by a team of experts who are all there to help you learn how to live long and prosper. |
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TRAVEL
72-HOUR VACATION
Laguna Beach
Located between Los Angeles and San Diego along the famed Pacific Coast Highway, this Orange County beach town is a genuine slice of tropical paradise sometimes known as California's Riviera, with its charming inns, romantic coves, and sophisticated style. |
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TRAVEL SPECIAL
Gaia Napa Valley Golf Getaways
Play at one of Napa Valley's finest golf courses and stay at America's greenest hotel with these two golf packages from Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa, the first LEED Gold hotel in the country.
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CLOSE ESCAPES
Top 10 Getaways – Los Angeles
Looking for a quick escape without having to board a plane? These nearby destinations, from the mountains to the desert, can be easily reached from L.A. by car or train. |
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72-HOUR VACATION
Paso Robles
As California's third-biggest wine region and its fastest-growing, the area boasts 26,000 acres of wine grapes and about 170 wine labels. Despite this, Paso Robles hangs onto its small-town charm, with a vibrant town square, rousing community events and bucolic back roads just minutes away. |
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TOP 10 ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS
California Wine Country
What could be more romantic than savoring a glass of Chardonnay, cycling through vast vineyards or taking a dawn hot-air balloon ride through Northern California’s wine country? Though beautiful year-round, you'll find yourself especially enchanted in fall, when the region displays its autumn finery. |
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(Updated:
07/01/09 KR)
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