California
United States
United States
California offers an incredibly diverse landscape, from stunning coastlines and sunny beaches to towering redwood forests, vast deserts, and snow-capped mountains. It's a hub of innovation, culture, and entertainment, with world-class cities, theme parks, and national parks, catering to a wide range of interests.
Generally LGBTQ+ friendly. LGBTQ+ rights vary by state, but federal protections are in place for marriage equality and some anti-discrimination laws. Public opinion is increasingly supportive.
An Americanized sushi roll invented in Los Angeles, typically featuring cucumber, crab or imitation crab, and avocado. It is an inside-out roll, meani
A main-dish American garden salad that originated in Hollywood, typically made with chopped salad greens, tomato, crisp bacon, chicken breast, hard-bo
This iconic cocktail, usually made with gin and vermouth and garnished with an olive or lemon twist, is often traced back to Martinez, California. It
A rum-based cocktail often associated with Polynesian culture, but it was invented in Emeryville in 1944. The original recipe included aged Jamaican r
A hot sandwich consisting of thinly sliced roast beef on a 'French roll' or baguette, often served au jus, which is the savory beef drippings used for
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These campgrounds sell out instantly on the reservation release date, especially during peak season, due to extremely high demand.
Popular campsites along the coast and in high-demand areas sell out six months in advance, especially for weekend and summer dates.
Alcatraz City Cruises is the only official provider and tickets consistently sell out weeks or months ahead of time due to limited capacity.
A park reservation, in addition to a valid ticket, is required for entry, and capacity often fills up, especially for high-demand dates and holidays.
During peak season, a vehicle reservation is often required to enter or drive within the park during specific hours, and these sell out quickly.
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