CACalifornia Travel & Attractions

Top attractions

Yosemite, Death Valley, Golden Gate Bridge, Disneyland, Big Sur, Lake Tahoe, Joshua Tree, Hollywood, Napa Valley.

Best time to visit

Year-round, though summer can be intensely hot. Spring and fall offer the best balance.

Getting around

California is very large, plan for long drives between major destinations. Major airports serve Los Angeles and Sacramento.

Route 66

California is on the historic Route 66, the "Mother Road" that runs from Chicago to LA. Several preserved stretches and roadside attractions remain.

Quick travel facts

• Time zone: Pacific
• Region: West
• Capital: Sacramento
• Largest city: Los Angeles
• Borders Mexico, passport options for cross-border day trips

Bordering states

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