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California Holidays
California’s magnificent Sierra Nevada mountain range is home to three national parks, 20 wilderness areas and two national monuments and has been drawing explorers, pioneers and artists throughout its history.
The Big Sur coastline between San Francisco and Los Angeles is also particularly beautiful with miles of dramatic coastline, scenic driving to die for and nine State parks and reserves. With over 1,100 miles of stunning coastline fringing the state it’s no surprise California boasts some incredible beaches. From Santa Barbara right down to San Diego you’ll encounter the classic Californian beaches of Baywatch and the OC, wide open laid back stretches of sand that are the places to see and be seen.
The cities of California are reason enough to visit all on their own. Glitzy Los Angeles abounds with stunning beaches and celebrity spotting opportunities and stunning San Francisco boasts the Golden Gate bridge, Alcatraz and a bay setting to die for. Throw in sun splashed San Diego and Palm Springs and this is city slicker heaven.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO CALIFORNIA
Classic California
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Ultimate Family Adventure - California
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Absolute Luxury California
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California's National Parks
from £1,030
California Cruising - Cruise America
from £685
Yosemite and Tahoe Adventure Tour
from £712
WHERE TO GO IN CALIFORNIA
San Francisco
California Wine Country
Yosemite & California's National Parks
The California Coast
San Diego
Palm Springs
Los Angeles
Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras
HOW TO GET AROUND CALIFORNIA
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OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN CALIFORNIA
We feature a great range of accommodation in California, with something to suit all budgets.
Maybe you’re looking for a lodge in the heart of Yosemite or the best family friendly hotel in San Diego, LA or San Francisco? Or perhaps it’s a romantic hideaway in Big Sur or a luxurious spa retreat in Palm Springs? We can help you with hotels, apartments, villas, private homes, beach resorts, lodges, cabins, spas and ranches all over California.
What you won’t find here are thousands upon thousands of hotels where you have to wade through endless reviews of questionable origin to find the best one. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay so you don’t have to and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Fairmont San Francisco
from £184
The Garland
from £106
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
from £293
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
from £120
Hotel Solamar
from £59
Riviera Palm Springs
from £58
THINGS TO DO IN CALIFORNIA
As well as some incredible sights, California is also home to some unforgettable experiences from immersive tours with local guides to exciting ways to exploring the beautiful scenery.
One day you might be cycling over the Golden Gate Bridge, the next enjoying a gourmet lunch on the Napa Valley Wine Train. Whether you are exploring Yosemite's awe inspiring beauty, sailing around San Francisco's gorgeous bay or watching whales off Monterey our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your holiday to California alive.
Alcatraz & San Francisco 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
from £121
Universal Studios Hollywood 1 Day Ticket
from £87
Yosemite National Park Day Tour
from £143
San Diego Harbour Cruise
from £19
America The Beautiful - National Parks Annual Pass
from £75
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Napa Valley Wine Train with Gourmet Lunch - 1st seating
from £140
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Top Tips From Our Experts
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Peter Duckworth
On Highway 1, spend some time at Ragged Point - an amazing viewpoint about 15 miles north of San Simeon. It's a great opportunity to see unique rock formations and even better at sunset!
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Hatham Alobaidi
West Hollywood is the place to stay if you want to visit legendary music venues like the Viper Room, Whisky a Go Go and The Roxy. Why not enjoy a drink or two in the bars where The Doors and Jimi Hendrix used to hang out?
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Katie Moore
Those who are returning to Los Angeles and want more of a local experience should visit Downtown LA. This up and coming neighbourhood is home to bustling Grand Central Market, trendy rooftop bars and modern museums such as the Grammy Museum at LA live.
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