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California Welcome Centers

California Welcome Centers
Local travel experts and resources share more ideas statewide

Each of the California Welcome Centres scattered throughout the state are staffed with personal travel concierges. These knowledgeable experts are ready to provide information that will enhance and enrich your visit including suggestions on where to eat, what to see, and where to stay. Welcome Centres also offer free maps and brochures on local attractions and things to see and do.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Anderson (Shasta Cascade)

Auburn (Gold Country)

El Dorado Hills (Gold Country)

San Francisco (San Francisco Bay Area)

Santa Rosa (San Francisco Bay Area)

Truckee (High Sierra)

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

Mammoth Lakes (High Sierra)

Merced (Central Valley)

Pismo Beach (Central Coast)

Salinas (Central Coast)

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Barstow (Deserts)

Buena Park (Orange County)

Oceanside (San Diego County)

Ontario (Inland Empire)

Yucca Valley (Deserts)

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San Diego County, Balboa Park

CALIFORNIA

All Dreams Welcome

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Spotlight: West Hollywood

West Hollywood is a favourite spot among partying celebrities, but this hip little city also packs in a lifetime’s worth of dining experiences. From sushi in shopping...

SPECIAL FEATURE
Discover quintessential sun and fun at these coastal charmers

Take one part water, one part sand, one part sun-soaked coastal charm, and you have the recipe for some of California’s most appealing destinations. The Golden State’s beach towns stand out for...

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5 Great Ways to Experience Highway 1

Discover your favourite way to take in this iconic drive through Big Sur and beyond

Now that repairs are complete, you can once again drive the legendarily scenic Highway 1 through Big Sur. With its redwood forests, towering...

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Spotlight: Big Sur

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Art and nature merge on this rugged coast, one of California’s most spectacular settings

Welcome to one of the world’s most unforgettable stretches of coastline. This roughly 90-mile-long stretch of redwood- and fog-trimmed waterfront...