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1. Los Angeles ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. San Diego ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. San Jose

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4. San Francisco

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5. Fresno

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6. Sacramento

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7. Long Beach

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8. Oakland

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9. Bakersfield

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10. Anaheim

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11. Santa Ana

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12. Riverside

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13. Stockton

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14. Chula Vista

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15. Irvine

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16. Fremont

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17. San Bernardino

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18. Modesto

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19. Fontana

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20. Oxnard

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21. Moreno Valley

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22. Huntington Beach

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23. Glendale

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24. Santa Clarita

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25. Oceanside

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • California stretches nearly 900 miles along the Pacific Ocean, from the Mexico border all the way up to the Oregon border.
  • It’s no surprise that California boasts some of the largest, most entertaining, and picturesque cities that the United States has to offer.
  • From San Diego and Los Angeles to San Francisco and Sacramento, visitors will be treated to pristine sandy beaches, world-class accommodations, and some of the planet’s top attractions.

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