California is one of the most diverse and flexible destinations in the USA, offering a wide range of city, coastal and natural experiences within a single state. With multiple international gateways and well-established self-drive routes, it supports fly-drive holidays, city stays and multi-centre itineraries. From iconic cities and scenic coastlines to national parks and wine regions, California appeals to both first-time and repeat visitors and works well as a standalone destination or as part of a wider West Coast or Southwest programme.