A Guide to California
It is often said that California is, and behaves like, a country in its own right. It certainly has enough to satisfy any traveller: a breathtaking range of landscape, beaches sparkling with sun and surf, vibrant cities, fabulous collections of art and antiquities, first-rate wines, the fascinating legacies of the Gold Rush pioneers, and the ever-fresh legends of Hollywood. California has a unique take on the world, and this is reflected in its warm and hospitable welcome.
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Californian Wine
Grapes have been grown for wine in California since 1769, first planted by the missions to make communion wine. Wine became a commercial industry in the 1850s, and flourished when European wine was ravaged by the phylloxera epidemic in 1865-85.
Ten Californian Experiences
Of course, many essential Californian experiences are found in Los Angeles, San Francisco and other major towns and cities, as well as in the National Parks; those are all dealt with under separate articles. This article details those that don't fit into those categories.
National Parks
California has some of the most stunning scenery in all of North America, and much of the best of it has been preserved in National Parks. There is astonishing variety here, from the awesome barrenness of Death Valley to the forests of redwood and sequoia trees - great monuments to the wonder of life on earth.
Top 10 Things to do in Los Angeles
A guide to the 10 most unmissable sights in Los Angeles.
Top 10 Things to Do San Francisco
A guide to ten of the best tourist attractions in San Francisco.
Towns and Cities
Los Angeles and San Francisco may be great places to visit, but here are seven more Californian towns and cities with a lot to offer.
