There is plenty of sand and surf to enjoy in California—with more than 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometers) of coastline, the beach certainly influences this West Coast state’s iconic sunny lifestyle. The coastal cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego each offer a unique charm and energy, but more experiences await inland, from the desert resorts of Palm Springs to the rich history of Sacramento to the ski areas of the Sierra Nevada. California features 6,000 shopping centers, and its world-renowned wineries produce 90 percent of U.S. wine. And for the nature lover, California’s wide geographical variety allows visitors to ski on the mountains and then sunbathe on the beach, all in the same day. Upcoming
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