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Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country

Temecula Valley

Southern California Wine CountryThe vineyards of California have produced some of the best wines the world over. A sampling at a local winery in Stockton is a great way to experience what is special about this beautiful part of California.
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Lake Havasu City Western Arizona

Lake Havasu City

Western ArizonaWelcome to Lake Havasu City…where you can Play Like You Mean It®! Located on the Arizona shoreline of Lake Havasu, Lake Havasu City is a destination for boaters, water sport enthusiasts, hikers, nature lovers, car enthusiasts and history buffs. It attracts 775,000 visitors a year with its calm waters, beautiful beaches and desert weather with more than 300 sunny days a year.
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Visalia Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks

Visalia

Sequoia and King's Canyon National ParksIn the heart of California is one of America's most vibrant destinations—Visalia CA. The breathtaking mountain scenery is met with a friendly, warm culture and provides an ideal backdrop for inspired vacations. The area boasts a thriving arts community, diverse outdoor adventures, a fun and inviting downtown, numerous historic attractions and amazing food. To assist your members and clients in planning the perfect Visalia getaway, we offer you this introduction and overview of what to expect when you visit Visalia.
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Costa Mesa Southern California

Costa Mesa

Southern CaliforniaKnown as the "City of the Arts", this area of Southern California is home to the famed Orange County Performing Artscenter as well as the South Coast Repertory. Art, theater, fine dining and the shimmering sea provide visitors with a memorable and delightful experience.
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Carmel-By-The-Sea Monterey Peninsula

Carmel-By-The-Sea

Monterey PeninsulaIn Carmel-by-the-Sea you can dine at a number of four-star restaurants or eat al fresco at the beach. You can collect art or just covet art at almost 100 galleries and antique shops and you can buy anything from trinkets to Tiffanys. Even those who travel the world are unlikely to encounter another place that has so much to offer in one location.
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Oceanside Southern California

Oceanside

Southern CaliforniaOceanside is a classic California beach community with its warm sandy beaches, historic wooden pier and Cape Cod-style harbor village complete with unlimited water sports and recreation. Offering a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle, visitors still experience the casual spirit that made Southern California’s beach culture legendary.
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Visit Buena Park Southern California

Visit Buena Park

Southern CaliforniaWith thrilling attractions, interactive dining experiences, and plenty of shopping options, Buena Park offers fun on just about every corner. A vacation hot spot, the lively city of Buena Park is not only known for it's premier location in Orange County but for its world famous entertainment - including Knott's Berry Farm®, Soak City USA Water Park, Knott’s Independence Hall, Medieval Times, and Pirate’s Dinner Adventure.
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Catalina Island Southern California

Catalina Island

Southern CaliforniaDiscover the magical island of Catalina, just off the coast of Southern California. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a place to bring the entire family, or just need a few days to unwind, Catalina Island is the perfect destination.
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Vallejo Bay Area

Vallejo

Bay AreaYour Bay Area Fun Starts Here. Explore San Francisco and the Napa/Sonoma wine country and stay in our affordable hotels. Attractions include Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Mare Island Historic Park, Jelly Belly factory, Sonoma Raceway, world-class golf, unique shopping, a thriving downtown arts & entertainment district, and direct ferry service to and from San Francisco!
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Scenic drives to consider in California are listed below. Click on any scenic byway or backway listed below for complete information.

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More Info Carson Pass Highway (Route 88)

About 1.5 hours
58 miles (93 km)
Paved

The Carson Pass Scenic Highway is a dramatic escape into the high reaches and climes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains that runs from peaks and valleys to lakes and forest. The Carson Pass Scenic Highway starts at Dew Drop on Highway 88, 55 miles north from Sacramento. Follow Highway 88 east to Woodfor...

More Info Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway

One hour to drive or 2 days to visit the Byway.
37.85 miles (60 km)

A delightful change from the hubbub and congestion of the D.C. and Baltimore areas, the Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway offers an escape to exquisite mountains, waterfalls and hiking trails. The road wanders past two national parks, historic towns that have been lovingly restored, and famous battlegr...

More Info Chimney Peak Back Country Byway

Allow 1-2 hours to drive the byway, depending on weather.
39 miles (62 km)

Chimney Peak Back Country Byway is a rugged route that traverses some of California's best desert landscapes. Passing along over 50,000 acres of designated wilderness, this road-less-traveled offers a close glimpse of untrammeled territory as the Sierra Nevada range gives way to the Mojave Desert e...

More Info Clear Creek Canyon

2 to 3 hours
65 miles round-trip
Maintained Dirt or Gravel

15 miles north of Buena Vista, County Road 390 heads west into the mountains for a beautiful morning or evening drive. The maintained dirt road follows the creek up through thick pine forest.

More Info Coastal Drive

1-2 hours
8 miles

Mostly gravel 8-mile (13-km) road offers magnificent views of the ocean and the Klamath River with its estuary. Whales, sea lions, and pelicans are often seen from overlooks. Offers access to the Coastal Trail, Flint Ridge section.

More Info Dante’s View

This road leads to a point over 5,000 feet above the Valley.

More Info Davison Road

30 minutes
8 miles

This road goes through a young redwood forest and ends on Gold Bluffs Beach. Many excellent hiking trials are along this route.

More Info Death Valley Scenic Byway

Two hours to drive or 3.5 hours to enjoy the entire Byway.
81.5 miles (131 km)
Paved

Death Valley Scenic Byway is an otherworldly experience; from barren salt flats, colored dunes of sodium chloride, and iron-red mountainsides, this historic and scenic drive is as intriguing as it is ghostly and still.Death Valley Scenic Byway starts at the eastern entrance of Death Valley National ...

More Info Death Valley Scenic Byway--Route 190

This State Scenic Highway crosses the sculptured landscape of Death Valley National Monument, a stark setting which contrasts the lowest elevation in North America with mountain ridges along the valley.

More Info Devil's Golf Course

Unpaved

This drive leads to jagged spires of rock salt which stretch for miles.

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