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On Valentine’s Day studies show that people think gifts such as candy, cards, flowers and jewelry are OK, but experiences are preferred. It’s the same theme found in surveys of travelers. They want to see and do something unique and new.<\/p>\n
It’s not too hard to find it in California. With\u00a0theme parks<\/a> and beaches among the top destinations, you can spend over a decade exploring 1,000 miles of California coast and rarely see the same thing twice. In fact, it’s a real challenge seeing the state’s entire coastline–but you can try!<\/p>\n The photos above highlight a few of our favorite coastal experiences:<\/p>\n Standing in a field of wildflowers dripping with the morning dew at The Sea Ranch<\/a> (top, left)<\/p>\n Stopping the car along the road near iconic Bixby Bridge<\/a> in Big Sur (middle, left)<\/p>\n Renting a golf cart and driving to the top of hill overlooking Avalon Bay and Green Pleasure Pier<\/a> on the Island of Catalina (bottom, left)<\/p>\n Dining deckside in Capitola, sipping cocktails or beer while watching the Wharf<\/a> and colorful vacation rentals across the bay (middle, right)<\/p>\n Walking up the hill at Del Serro Park<\/a> in Rancho Palos Verdes and watching the boats go in and out of the bay as the afternoon haze puts the soul at peace (top, right)<\/p>\n