Travel Reference
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Regions at a Glance
California's cities have more flavors than a jar of jellybeans. Start from San Fran-
cisco, equal parts earth mother and geek chic, or Los Angeles, where dozens of in-
dependent cities are rolled into one multicultural mosaic. Then drift down the coast,
past cinematic Southern California beaches to surf-style San Diego. Or escape to
the craggy Sierra Nevada mountains, detour to SoCal's soulful deserts and lose
yourself in northern redwood forests. On sunny days when the coastal fog lifts, over
1100 miles of ocean beaches await. And no matter where you go, California's vine-
yards never seem far away.
San Francisco
California's 'Left Coast' reputation rests squarely on SF, where DIY self-expression, sus-
tainability and spontaneity are the highest virtues. Free thinkers, techies, foodies and reneg-
ade artists are all in the city's creative mix.
