California

Introduction

An almost legendary place where the sun always shines and everyone seems to have their own swimming pool, but California has so much more than people expect. Discover an inspirational mix of exciting cities, theme parks, high sierra and arid desert, fine restaurants and outstanding wine regions, or simply laze away the days on glamorous beaches.

Accessed by daily non-stop flights from Heathrow with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines, eternally glamorous Los Angeles continues to get the biggest press and famed attractions such as Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive and Hollywood need no further description. Follow in the footsteps of the famous along Hollywood Boulevard outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, enjoy people-watching on Venice Beach, or simply be part of the scene in Santa Monica with its lazy streets, cool promenade and star-studded restaurants.

San Francisco, reached by non-stop flights from Heathrow with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, is a wondrous melting pot of class and culture, bursting with must-see attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge and criss-crossed by those fabled cable cars.

There are magnificent National Parks to explore, such as Yosemite, surf-pounded beaches to view from the Pacific Coast Highway and quaint coastal towns to wander including La Jolla, Montecito, Monterey, Carmel and the old mission town of Santa Barbara. Visit the world-class vineyards of Napa Valley, or call on the southernmost city of San Diego to experience a distinct Mexican influence.

And everywhere there’s that laid-back Californian ambience which makes a vacation so special.

Regional Info

TRAVEL TIPS

CLIMATE
Summers are hot with cool evenings, while the spring and autumn months are mild, with cool evenings. The winter 'rainy season' is gentle and occurs between January and March.

STATE CAPITAL
Sacramento

TIME DIFFERENCE
GMT - 8 hrs

FLYING TIME
Los Angeles: 11 hours 30 mins
San Francisco: 11 hours

Honeymoons & Weddings

Multi-Centre Holidays

Self Drive Holidays

Spa