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Enjoy lovely views of Dana Point Harbor
Explore scenic Santa Catalina Island
See giant trees at Sequoia National Park
Choose from many activities in Long Beach
Get to know California's Favorite Playground--Santa Barbara
Hike in Death Valley National Park
Relax on the beach in Santa Monica
Tour famous attractions in Los Angeles
Take the kids to Anaheim
Day trip to Pasadena
Enjoy parks and resorts in Palm Springs
Go wine tasting in Livermore Valley Wine Country
Drive to North Algodones Dunes Wilderness Area
Savor the view in Malibu
Day trip to La Jolla Cove
Visit The Giant Forest
Enjoy the view in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Stroll through the gardens in Heisler Park
Have a picnic at Sturtevant Falls
Take photos in Joshua Tree National Park
Follow San Clemente Coastal Trail
Take a self-guided hike in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Go shopping in Beverly Hills
See animals in San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Admire McWay Falls
- Visit Catalina Island, Long Beach, Dana Point, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Malibu, Palm Springs and other famous vacation spots.
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