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There are 12 sub-AVAs in the area, proving that the region is extremely diverse in terms of climate. See Mendocino Wine Trail. The wines are loved for their intense flavor from growing on red volcanic soil in high altitude locations.
Despite the crazy potential in the area for high quality wines, only a few wineries exist in the area along with over a hundred grape growers. Clear Lake is an ancient lake, the largest natural lake in California, and is currently suffering from agricultural water demand in Central California. See Lake County Wine Trail.
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An up-and-coming region for high quality, elegant Pinot Noir that features just a few flagship wineries who are paving the way for the region. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.
Beaches and Hikes Along the Mendocino Coast. Pacific gray whale facts. Mendocino County has the most acreage of certified organic vineyards in the country.
Climb up the tallest lighthouse on the coast. Sonoma Coast State Park. Oakland Museum of California. Regions Pick a region form the map or the list below to explore. San Francisco Bay Area 5. Los Angeles County Regions Scroll down to explore the twelve regions of California. Lassen Volcanic National Park. California Welcome Centers in Shasta Cascade.
The largest city, Eureka, is roughly a 5-hour drive north of San Francisco—but what a drive: While gold is still found in the region, new riches include top museums and art in Sacramento, the state capital, plus whitewater rafting, tucked-away towns, farm-fresh dining, and award-winning wines. California Welcome Centers in Gold Country. In winter, enjoy snow sports; in summer, go hiking, mountain biking, fishing, or boating.
California Welcome Centers in the High Sierra.
Central Valley Running right down the middle of California, this broad region contains some of most productive farmland in the world. Wine country around Lodi features big, bold reds. Further south, Fresno has a lively arts scene. California Welcome Centers in the Central Valley.
San Luis Obispo County. Channel Islands National Park.
California Welcome Centers in the Central Coast. Deserts This dramatic region takes up the southeastern half of the state. Remarkable desert parklands, including Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Anza-Borrego, provide an extraordinary chance to explore, while the oasis-like allure of Palm Springs, 3 hours northeast of San Diego, offers sunny resort-style getaways, with golf, tennis, spas, and high-end shopping. Death Valley National Park. Joshua Tree National Park. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. California Welcome Centers in the Deserts.
California Welcome Centers in the Inland Empire. Here, movie stars really do work in Hollywood, play in the surf at Malibu, and shop in Beverly Hills. Looping freeways make the car king, but the region also has a surprisingly good network of buses and light rail—a hassle-free way to explore. Newport Beach has dazzling yachts, Huntington Beach has iconic surfing, and Costa Mesa beckons with top shopping.
Some parts of wine country also have weak or nonexistent cell phone coverage, making your the sobriety and alertness of the designated driver even more important. So if you are driving and nevertheless choose to drink a bit, know your limits, take advantage of the food offerings of vineyards, drink plenty of water especially in the summer, when most of wine country is hot and dry and take the time to sober up before getting behind the wheel if you have one too many.
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