California's diverse geography ranges from hundreds of miles of Pacific coastline and sandy beaches to the snowy Sierra Nevada mountains to the east. The Sierra Nevada contains Yosemite Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Giant Sequoia trees in Sequoia National Park. There are arid deserts, including the lowest and hottest place
... more in the Western Hemisphere, Death Valley. Experience urban adventures in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, or the numerous quaint towns throughout the state and tour the famous wine country. Famous for surfing and sandy beaches, California also boasts more than 50 downhill and cross-country ski areas with perfect powder.
