California Official Visitor's Guide 2009 - (Page 6) tourism regions 58 San Francisco Bay Area Culture and counterculture, fantastic food, and world-class wineries 74 North Coast A wild coast, redwood forests, and picturesque vineyards 84 Shasta Cascade Snowcapped volcanoes, lava beds, and mountain lakes 94 High Sierra Three national parks, countless lakes, and unparalleled skiing 106 Gold Country Pioneer beginnings, a riverside capital, and lush scenery 118 Central Valley The sinuous Delta, agricultural riches, and cultural diversity 132 Central Coast Scenic small towns, sheer ocean cliffs, and the fruits of the earth 156 Los Angeles County Hollywood, cosmopolitan communities, and busy harbors 170 Inland Empire Easy-to-reach ski resorts, hot-air ballooning, and apple picking 180 Orange County Coasters for kids, shopping for parents, and warm beaches for all 196 San Diego County A rollicking downtown, a scenic coast, and bucolic backcountry 212 Deserts Rugged arid beauty, soothing oases, and fabulous fairways California has 12 designated Tourism Regions, each with its own distinctive character and unique attractions. High Sierra Central Valley Central Coast Los Angeles County Orange County San Diego County Deserts Inland Empire Official State Visitor’s Guide™ and Travel Planner 2009 GOVERNOR Arnold Schwarzenegger CALIFORNIA BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING SECRETARY Dale Bonner CALIFORNIA TRAVEL & TOURISM COMMISSION Caroline Beteta President and Chief Executive Officer Lynn Carpenter Schumann Vice President of Marketing Susan Wilcox Vice President of Communications Ann Barsotti Vice President of Operations Gwynne Spann Website and Publications Manager Brooke Byrd Writer/Editor CALIFORNIA TRAVEL MEDIA Jeff Phillips Executive Editor Harriot Manley Editor Jackie Krentzman Managing Editor Tonya Weiland Sutfin Art Direction Toni Zernik Style Editor Karen Minot Cartography Amy Mackey Production Manager Nicole Collins Production Coordinator Lora J. Finnegan, Ken McAlpine Contributing Writers Rick Whiteman Listings Design Denise Griffiths Listings Editor Cynthia Vreeland Manufacturing Cathy Beaham Smith Account Manager Marcine Perry Digital Content Manager Sophia Markoulakis Listings Project Manager ADVERTISING SALES/CALIFORNIA TRAVEL MEDIA Jon A. Trumbull Advertising Director Pamela Coffey, Teri Marshall Account Managers SUNSET CUSTOM MEDIA SOLUTIONS Barb Newton President and Publisher Lorinda Reichert VP, Administration and Manufacturing Holly E. Klingel VP, Consumer Marketing Director Katie Tamony VP, Editor-in-Chief Shannon Thompson VP, Marketing Director Michael Andrews VP, Finance and Business Development California Official State Visitor’s Guide™ and Travel Planner 2009 is published by Sunset Publishing Corporation, doing business as California Travel Media, for the California Travel & Tourism Commission. © Copyright California Travel & Tourism Commission 2009. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Printed in the U.S.A. Maps © Copyright 2009, Karen Minot Illustration. Shasta Cascade North Coast Gold Country San Francisco Bay Area Travel-trade inquiries California Travel & Tourism Commission P.O. Box 1499, Sacramento, CA 95812-1499 916/444-4429; fax: 916/444-0410 visitcalifornia.com Custom Media Solutions Business and editorial inquiries: California Travel Media 80 Willow Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 650/324-5629 fax 650/321-3448 Advertising inquiries: 949/250-4043; fax 949/250-9238 This guide is published at no expense to taxpayers. Advertisements and editorial appearing in this publication do not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the State of California or the California Travel & Tourism Commission. Information, including prices, dates, and hours, was correct at time of publication, but should be verified. ON THE COVER Fun at Huntington Beach. Photographer: Mike Newling Stylist: Sarah Stanley; hair and makeup: Erika Parsons 6 visitcalifornia.com http://www.visitcalifornia.com http://www.visitcalifornia.com
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