The Golden Gate Bridge at sunset

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Ask a local

Planning a trip? Ask locals and other visitors anything about California.

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Road trips

Highway 1, Big Sur, the national parks and how to plan the route.

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Pacific Coast Highway   National parks

Wine & food

Napa, Sonoma and California’s MICHELIN stars.

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Wine country   Restaurants

Travellers’ tips

Just been to California? Share your favourite places, discoveries and advice for other visitors.

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