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California's Central Coast is brimming with vast natural beauty, and Carmel-by-the-Sea is the scenic jackpot. The quaint storybook town is nestled on a hill on the Monterey Peninsula, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, lined with cypress and pine trees and has been an artistic inspiration since it became a Golden State city in 1916. While it is beautiful any time of day, during sunrise or sunset, Carmel-by-the-Sea is especially luminous! @anastasiiaboiko

Yosemite National Park is helping you celebrate #NationalVirtualVacationDay with a vivid virtual tour of over 200 different locations within and around Yosemite, like Tuolumne Meadows, Glacier Point, Mono Lake and more. On this virtual vacation, the high resolution, interactive panoramas let you explore from a variety of vantage points and best of all, you can transport between seasons in seconds. Get as close to the scenic action as you want and marvel at Yosemite’s beauty in the summertime or take advantage of the views from afar dressed in fall foliage. What's your favourite part about virtual vacations in the Golden State? virtualyosemite.org @gypsetjenn @mhae_pascual

Near or far, the boisterous legends of San Francisco's PIER 39 are at your fingertips with this 24/7 live stream! See for yourself: www.pier39.com/sealions/ @pier39

Carve out some time in your day to take a deep breath and imagine the waves crashing into the Pacific shoreline with Huntington Beach, who is sharing peaceful 'Moments of Zen' to help you practice self-care and find your own inner blissful beach. @larsoncraig Visit Huntington Beach

San Francisco Bay Area, Bike Trails in the Presidio

Instead of indulging in green beer and leprechaun attire, celebrate St. Patrick's Day enveloped in natural green this year, like a hike in Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve in Mendocino! Of the 31 redwood parks in California, Montgomery Woods is one of the most remote, making it the perfect spot to picnic, explore and (purposely) disappear for an afternoon. @visitukiahca

The further away from the city, the better the stargazing! Borrego Springs in California's Greater Palm Springs area is a prime example of this, with some of the best starry sky views in the state - in fact, you can visit The Dark Sky Sculptural Oasis of Borrego Springs, which is one of 16 International Dark Sky Communities in the U.S. (community that promotes exceptional dark sky stewardship). Head to the desert and get lost in the Golden State night's sky! @atlasobscura

It's almost officially Spring, which means we are only three weeks away from the Spring Corgi Beach Day in The OC's Huntington Beach! On Saturday, April 4 Huntington Beach welcomes all Corgi's, honourary Corgi's and Corgi's human companions for a Totally 80's Beach Pawty - and best of all, this event is free! Don't want to miss out? Start planning your Orange County getaway today: http://bit.ly/38wOPq1 @weslythecorgi @corgitwinky @biggie_thechi

Is a recharge trip on your bucket list this year? In California's Central Coast, Carmel Valley Ranch is a wellness jackpot, with everything from hilltop yoga to award-winning facials. Whether it's a solitary recharge your're after or a family trip to unplug and reconnect, Carmel Valley has something to put everyone at ease! @carmelvranch

Unusual, other-worldly, interesting and definitely unique - Mono Lake, situated on the eastern side of the High Sierra, is a worthy stop along the U.S. 395. This lake is one million years old and while it may appear desolate, it's actually brimming with one-of-a-kind aquatic life and is an important nesting site for Western sea birds. Go on a bird walk, trek one of the many trails that lace the area or just stop in for a picnic and take in the usual (and captivating) views of one of North America's oldest lakes and most important ecological and geological sites! http://bit.ly/3aA8I0J @canadiantraveller

Welcome to (Mc)Cloud Nine! Unassumingly nestled in California's Shasta Cascade, this small, picturesque mountain town is well worth the stop on your next Northern California road trip. Just two hours north of Lassen Volcanic National Park, McCloud boasts epic views of Mt. Shasta from every street and is chalk-full of historic buildings and fine dining to entertain and delight visitors. Check out the latest California Now Podcast episode to learn more: http://bit.ly/2PPQCjg @roadshotsphotography #RoadTripCalifornia

With over 1,300 km of Pacific Ocean coastline, ocean conservation is a top-of-mind priority across the Golden State. In San Diego, this is demonstrated by the animal rescue efforts at SeaWorld San Diego where thousands of dolphin, whale, seal, sea lion and other marine animal rescues take place. Jody Westberg, the Stranded Animal Coordinator at SeaWorld San Diego, discusses ocean conservation efforts that are taking place along the coast in this episode of the California Now Podcast: http://bit.ly/39saXmr @seaworldsandiego

Anxious to start mapping out your next Golden State adventure? Get your FREE Visitors Guide, which is brimming with the latest travel trends, insider tips for theme park trips and some of the most remote and unique California destination's you likely haven't heard of before and definitely don't want to miss. Grab your copy today and start planning: http://bit.ly/3cxlMpj

If you're a fan of mermaids, mermen or merpups, then head to Ventura County in March for the annual month-long celebration of mermaids! Festivities kicked-off March 1 and continue through to March 31, where locals and visitors alike come together to enjoy mermaid-inspired treats and take part in mermaid encounters and events. Located just an hour and a half from LAX, a getaway to Ventura County is a great way to add some sunshine and magic to your month! @justcallme_toots @liebeundsonnenschein @middlenamehangry