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SANTA MONICA

T he perfect place to begin any just sun-baked beaches; you can expect a to-do list that’s nothing short of A-list. Explore the one-of-a-kind neighbourhoods of Venice and Santa Monica, visit this city’s epic movie studios, soak in views of the famous Hollywood sign, shop to your heart’s content on Rodeo Drive, and embark on a celebrity spotting adventure around Beverly Hills. Further up the coast, San Francisco is a vibrantly creative city with impressive landmarks and steep, colourful streets. Your California trip wouldn’t be complete without visiting this destination of contrasts Californian adventure, Los Angeles – with its sunny disposition - isn’t

– home to the notorious Alcatraz and the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, not to mention the clanging cable cars providing jaw-dropping views. San Fran is known for its good looks and is even better in real life. Why stop in San Francisco? Experiencing the rest of California’s beauty is easier than you think. You could rent a car or choose comfort and travel in an RV, gazing at the passing rocky coasts, towering woodlands, and glittering lakes. Offering laid-back beaches, wine regions, plenty of outdoor adventures with national parks to boot and cosmopolitan cities, California serves holidays sunny side up.

FLIGHT TIME 11 hours approximately The Essentials GMT CLIMATE: -8 hours Winters are moderate, with

temperatures that hardly ever fall below freezing, and summers are beach-day perfect, offering warm, dry weather and temperatures that reach the low twenties.

OUT THERE MADE EASY

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