Time difference
GMT -8 hours
DiscoverCalifornia
Go west: your California adventure starts here
Average flight time
12 hours
Currency
US Dollar
Start your California adventure
More than 1,200km of coastline, beaches, mountains, desert, plenty of sunshine, family-friendly theme parks, and fascinating cities bustling with things to do: California has something for everyone, from the moment your flight touches down. What are you waiting for?
My California: Anna Friel
My California: Anna Friel
We’ve enlisted the help of British actress and Los Angeles resident, Anna Friel, to share her insider knowledge of California. From her most adventurous road trips and places to hear live music, to favourite foodie choices and where she goes to escape the city. Find out what Anna got up to when she hit the open road on an epic road trip from Los Angeles, discovering Palm Springs, and Joshua Tree National Park.
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Road trips are so exciting because you don't know what's going to happen next. I'm a big fan of spontaneity, so not to have to work to an itinerary is continually exciting
California fly-drive offers
Ford Fiesta or similar
Flights + 7 days car hire
Ford Focus or similar
Flights + 7 days car hire
Chevrolet Cruze or similar
Flights + 7 days car hire
Get ready to discover California
Wherever you decide to base yourself for your California holiday you’ll find something to suit your tastes, as this diverse state offers different experiences depending on where you stay. Whether you’re travelling with the family, going on a solo adventure, or it’s just the two of you, the Golden State offers so much choice – starting with the bustling cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and San Jose. With museums, art galleries, shopping and restaurants, and covering beaches, mountains and desert – whatever you want from a holiday, you can find it here.
Whatever’s on your holiday wish list, you’ll find it in California, from the gorgeous hillside vineyards of the Napa Valley north of San Francisco to the mountains of the Sierra Nevada, and from the sandy beaches and coastline to the wildlife of national parks including Yosemite and Joshua Tree. Don’t miss the marine life of Monterey Bay – also home to the world-famous jazz festival – and the many theme parks: Universal Studios, Disneyland, Six Flags and Warner Bros Studio Tour. California is perfect for an extended break, road trip or exciting multi-city holiday.
Prepare to go
Country code
+1
Best time to go
All year round
Tipping
15-20% of your bill
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