CaliforniaCalifornia is so-called «The Golden State» of the United States. It is amazingly diverse in natural and cultural features |
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Beverly HillsHollywood is where stars work. And Beverly Hills is where they live. It is the city of luxurious houses, award-winning restaurants and posh cars |
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BishopThe City of Bishop is located in the picturesque valley of Owens River, east to Sierra Nevada range. It is an ideal place for an outdoor vacation |
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Furnace CreekOriginally built as a working ranch in the 1880's, the Furnace Creek Ranch today is a resort complex in the heart of Death Valley National Park: 224 guest units, 3 restaurants, a saloon, a general store, The Borax Museum |
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Los AngelesLos Angeles, the heart of U.S. entertainment and international trade, is the second most populous and one of the most cosmopolitan American cities |
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MalibuIf you wish to have the best seaside holiday ever, follow the road sign: "Malibu, 27 Miles of Scenic Beauty" and get ready for a fabulous vacation |
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Napa CountyNapa County has a mild climate, scenic nature and convenient location. The most popular attractions in this area are wine-tasting tours |
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San DiegoSan Diego is one of the wealthiest and safest cities in U.S. It offers tourists a variety of attractions from shopping to sightseeing |
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San FranciscoSan Francisco or the Golden Gate City is full of tourist attractions and places of historical interest. It is visited by 16 mln tourists every year |
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San JoseSan José is located in the very heart of the world-famous Silicon Valley. The city has a mild climate and lots of exciting high-tech attractions. |
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Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, the American Riviera, is a nice destination for a family holiday. It offers all sorts of activities, from sports to wine-tasting |
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Santa CruzSanta-Cruz’s fabulous beaches along with untouched redwoods in 14 State Parks are something to boast of. In addition, it’s a wine production region. |
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Santa MonicaSanta Monica's location is pretty convenient: on the one hand, it is close to LA, on the other, it is at the seaside with plenty of nice beaches |
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SausalitoThere are lots of things to do in Sausalito: you can rather go boating, take an excursion to the Bay Model Museum or go for a trip to San Francisco. |
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Sonoma CountySonoma County embraces a great number of Natural Parks, from local to Federal. It is the land of untouched redwoods and picturesque nature |
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Big SurBig Sur, a terrific place, where Santa Lucia Mountains literally plunge into the Pacific, is one of the most unforgettable Californian landmarks |
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Culinary Institute of America at GreystoneThe Culinary Institute of America located in a magnificent historic building is a place where cooking is attributed the importance of science |
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Death ValleyDeath Valley is very popular for winter traveling, though 90% of the territory is wild and undeveloped. There are many animals and plants that have managed to adapt to harsh desert climate |
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Ghost town BodieBy 1880 the city was a home for about 10 thousand people. There were 65 saloons and even a China Town. Now it is entirely uninhabited. In 1962 ghost town Bodie was declared a state historic park of the United States |
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Grant GroveGrant Grove, famous for evergreen sequoias, is a part of Kings Canyon National Park. It has many large trees, including the General Grant tree, the second largest in the world |
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Humboldt Redwoods State ParkHumboldt Redwoods State Park is famous for majestic evergreen sequoia forests and a large variety of animals and birds |
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Joshua Tree National ParkJoshua Tree National Park offers a developed network of hiking and equestrian trails (total length - 100 km. ). The park also has five oases – proper bird’s cities |
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Kings Canyon National ParkKings Canyon National Park is rich in granite mountains, lush green forests and incredibly beautiful canyons of the Ice Age. The deepest is Kings Canyon (depth 2500 m) |
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Lassen Volcanic National ParkThe dominant feature of Lassen Volcanic National Park is Lassen Peak, the largest plug dome volcano in the world and the southern-most volcano in the Cascade Range |
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LegolandLegoland California is a toy world of fun and adventures made from Lego bricks. The park includes 9 theme sections and since 2010 even a water park |
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Mammoth MountainThe ancient (57 000 years old) Mammoth Mountain volcanic complex is home to the modern Mammoth Mountain Ski Area – the popular Californian resort |
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Mono LakeVery salted and ancient the Mono Lake attracts travelers with bizarre tufa rock formations and large colonies of birds |
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Monterey Bay AquariumThe Monterey Bay Aquarium imitates a real ecosystem. Visitors get a unique chance to eye the “routine” dwelling of plants and animals of 623 species |
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Napa Wine TourNapa Wine Tours are not only a way to taste up to 20 premium vines of Napa and Sonoma counties in one day, but also a chance to travel in a posh limo |
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Orange MarketThe Orange County Market Place is really large: its parking area alone occupies a 40 acre space. More than 1000 sellers offer their goods weekly here |
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Santa Catalina IslandSanta Catalina Island is a brilliant destination for a romantic escape. Its main and the only town Avalon is a nice place to have a relaxed holiday |
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Scotty`s CastleScotty`s Castle- a big house in the style of Spanish ranchero became a hotel back in 1930-ies. It is one of the most important tourist centers in Death Valley |
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Sequoia National ParkBig trees are the prime attraction of California's Sequoia National Park. The park has many easy foot trails that wind through woody groves leading to quiet undisturbed places |
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Silicon ValleyThe world famous Silicon Valley in Northern California is a region with very high concentration of largest technology corporations, mainly computer software and hardware firms |
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Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park - spectacular landscapes, clean rivers, lakes, waterfalls, rich flora and fauna. About 89% of the park is a wildlife area |