Pacific Northwest Vacations | California Travel Guide

California

No state in the country is more emblematic of possibility, prosperity, and a new life than California. The name alone summons countless images and the reality does not disappoint. Many travelers linger in the south and then head to Vegas for the big shows and bright lights, but if you are a looking for a more authentic experience you'll find Northern California is full of attractions at a more leisurely pace than the casinos and expressways.

Meandering through oak studded wineries, rocky bluffs and up to the towering redwoods, the California coastline strikes a different tone than the rest of the state. There is a balance between each town and its surrounding landscape responsible for an abundance of protected forestland and conscientious agriculture. Here it's not uncommon to see elk grazing adjacent to the road and surfers riding the distant waves. Exploring Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte, you’ll find each county possessing its own unique character and be hard pressed to choose a favorite.