Seven by seven miles of hills, Victorian houses and bay views, San Francisco packs more personality per block than almost any American city. Ride a cable car, wander Chinatown and North Beach, and walk the bridge when the fog pulls back.
Locals know the secret: summer is often foggy and cool, while September and October deliver the city's warmest days.
From foggy Mendocino headlands to surf-town Encinitas, these are the California coastal towns worth planning a trip around, with what to do, when to go and practical tips for each.
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From granite valleys to cliff-top highways and alpine lakes, these are the California places that belong on every bucket list.
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Skip the crowds. These beaches, waterfalls and ghost towns show a side of California most visitors drive right past.
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