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Visiting Anaheim:
You might want to consider an Anaheim hotel or motel close to the attraction at which you will be spending most of your time. Also, take advantage of hotel shuttles to the amusement parks, and save yourself a lot of driving headaches.

Visiting Lake Tahoe:
From condos to cabins to campgrounds to casinos, and with nearly as many beds as blackjack tables, the Lake Tahoe Basin offers accommodations to suit every traveler.

Visiting Los Angeles:
Los Angeles' widespread nature can pose a problem as it does not have a great public transportation system. The new red line subway links downtown to Hollywood. Additionally there are buses, but because of the distances between many destinations they tend to be slow going.

Visiting Monterey:
Located between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Monterey County is accessible by both Coastal Highway One and Highway 101, which travels along the agricultural byways of the Monterey Valley corridor.

Visiting Napa Valley:
The most famous winemaking region in the United States is a narrow swath of expensive real estate stretching from the top of San Francisco Bay nearly 20 miles north to the foothills of Mount St. Helena.

Visiting Palm Springs:
The City of Palm Springs seems to be wrapped in a dreamlike quality. The heat could be the culprit or the number of lush spa hotels, or the large number of gourmet restaurants and then again, it might just be the slow place of town life.

Visiting Sacremento:
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is served by all major airlines with direct flights from Europe offered by several carriers. With about 140 daily flight arrivals into SMF and 120 departures throughout North America and the world, Sacramento clearly stands on its own against Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Visiting San Diego:
On final approach into San Diego, you’ll fly directly over Balboa Park, one of the nation’s largest urban parks. Just beyond the left wing of the aircraft, you’ll see San Diego’s ever- expanding downtown skyline, fronted by a massive bayside convention center, set along one of the world’s great natural harbors.

Visiting San Francisco:
Less official than New York's borough delineations, San Francisco is composed of a patchwork of neighbourhoods, each with its own unique flavor, feel, shops and vibe.

Visiting Santa Clara:
The Santa Clara area has more than 3,700 guestrooms that include all the major chain affiliates and lodging options to satisfy all budgets.

Visiting Silicon Valley:
and cities incorporated into the valley include Palo Alto, Campbell, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale and of course San Jose, the capital of Silicon Valley.

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California at a Glance

Anaheim at a Glance:
Anaheim averages over 328 days of sunshine annually, with an average daily temperature of 73 degrees.

Lake Tahoe at a Glance:
Depending on what kind of sports you're interested in, Lake Tahoe is best visited during either the summer or winter months.

Los Angeles at a Glance:
Forget smog. Visit Los Angeles during the winter months -- November to May.

Monterey at a Glance:
Monterey is an ideal year-round destination although it is imperative to remember to pack both sunscreen and sweaters.

Napa at a Glance:
The gorgeous views and luxury accommodations of California’s wine country make this the perfect year-round alternative to a honeymoon in Tuscany.

Palm Springs at a Glance:
The comfortable climate and range of activities make Palm Springs perfect year-round. Even during the summer the absence of humidity means you’re very over-heated.

Sacramento at a Glance:
Sacramento is a great starting point for some of the attractions that draw tourists to California --- Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, and the Gold Country are all easily accessible.

San Diego at a Glance:
San Diego Trolley routes serve downtown, Old Town, and the city of Santee as well as extending to Mission Valley and the Qualcomm Stadium area.

San Francisco at a Glance:
With such a moderate climate, San Francisco can be visited any time of year. Keep in mind that some days may be foggier than others, and some parts of town, such as the Richmond, Sunset, or the Upper Haight, are much foggier year-round, and can often be colder than the nearby Mission or Downtown areas.

Santa Clara at a Glance:
Santa Clara has enough interesting attractions to make it an ideal year-round destination. But, if part of the draw for you is Paramount’s Great America Theme Park, you’ll want to visit June, July or August.

Silicon Valley at a Glance:
If you want to explore the whole Silicon Valley area and visit each city en route, it's usually advisable to rent a car.

California Accommodation

California Hotel Guide:
Where to stay around the state of California.

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