contents visit california 3 MAP & TRAVEL BASICS Get more information and inspiration at visitcalifornia.co.uk Your holiday in the Golden State starts here SHASTA CASCADE california's gateways 6 SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES, SAN DIEGO Insider tips and easy day trips regional taste 15 Find out what locals eat and drink features 16 BEACHES Top places to surf, splash, and relax 18 WINE & BEER Visit vineyards and craft breweries GOLD COUNTRY NORTH COAST 20 SHOPPING HIGH SIERRA SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CENTRAL VALLEY CENTRAL COAST DESERTS Where to get top fashion finds and gifts 22 24 SHOWS & SPORTS Theatre, dance, music, and sports FAMILY Theme park fun and kid-friendly finds LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORANGE COUNTY INLAND EMPIRE SAN DIEGO COUNTY national parks 26 Take our epic road trip events COVER: RICHARD BERNABE/OFFSET; CHANNEL ISLANDS: FRANS LANTING/GALLERY STOCK 34 HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s16) ©2016 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. 16-ADV-19194 Top celebrations and festivals Channel Islands National Park VISITCALIFORNIA.CO.UK | 1http://visitcalifornia.co.uk http://VISITCALIFORNIA.CO.UK