Visit the Golden State of California and Sample the Good Life

California was officially awarded the nickname ofSacramento - home to the interactive Golden
'The Golden State' in 1968, due to its long historyState Museum, dedicated to the history of
and association with all things golden - including itsCalifornia.
famous sunshine! Life in the Pacific Coast state ofBut the city that most typifies the Golden State
California happens at a different pace to the restlifestyle is San Diego. Being located in Southern
of the USA. It is the state-wide characteristics ofCalifornia affords the city a warmer climate than
a mild climate, chilled-out residents, beautifulthe State's cooler northern areas. With great
beaches and stunning scenery that prove the bigbeaches supporting a host of exciting water
draw to the Golden State for visitors fromsports and major attractions within the city all in
throughout the world.easy reach, this is the Californian city to visit if
The geography throughout the state is veryyou only have time to see one of them.
diverse, from the coastal Pacific plains in the westThe eighth largest city in the USA, San Diego
to the mountainous Sierra Nevada, borderingoffers visitors of all ages enough to keep them
Arizona and Nevada in the east. In between thehappily occupied on a vacation of any length.
two is the fertile Central Valley, an importantSurfing is a major activity at the many beaches
agricultural area for the USA. The Sierra Nevadathroughout the region and the culture of its
is home to the spectacular Yosemite and Sequoiaparticipants has rubbed off on the general
National Parks, the latter of which contains finepopulation, giving them a relaxed and pleasant
examples of the largest living organisms on earth:demeanor. Palm trees line the streets and the sun
the Giant Sequoia. To sample everything that theshines for most of the year in this idyllic part of
Golden State has to offer a trip to this area is aCalifornia.
must.Downtown hotels in San Diego are a great place
Since the influx of initial residents attracted by theto stay in order to sample the Golden State's
Gold Rush of 1849 California has steadilygood life. Not only are they in the heart of all the
expanded to become the most populous state incity's amenities, they are next to the harbour and
the USA. Big cities in the State include Sanonly a short drive to the beach. You'll enjoy your
Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles and the capitalstay so much you won't want to leave.