In 2026 be sure to See California. Yeah, put it on your list. While it's gotten a bad rap (for homelessness, crime and high prices in major cities,) its fantastic weather, amenities and natural attractions steal the show. Known as the Theme Park Capitol of the World, newcomers like to visit Disneyland, Universal Studios, Legoland and Six Flags parks, then shop outlets and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The best things in life are free, however. Like waves crashing on 1,000 miles of sandy beaches; the silent sounds of 2,000 year-old redwood or sequoia forests; the heat of a Palm Desert winter; and the adrenaline rush skiing Mammoth, Tahoe and Olympic Valley. End your journey traveling the coast on a cruise ship, or flying high with wine sampling and a hot air balloon ride. SeeCalifornia.com offers attraction tickets and hotel packages for your trip.

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