The Golden State summons dreamers of all stripes. Some come for Hollywood’s star power, some for Silicon Valley’s big ideas, and others meander in between, wandering the winding roads that hug the Pacific. Traverse a landscape of cliff-bound beaches and towering redwood forests, of cacti-dotted desert and glacier-carved wonders. California, here you come, chasing dreams across a sun-kissed coast.
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Visit California: get started
Answer the call of the Golden State with a California vacation! Choose from the best places to visit in California, from San Francisco and Los Angeles to sunny San Diego. Hit the California coast for the best beaches and resorts, or make magic happen at Anaihem's Disneyland Resort. Book one of our California vacation packages to get started!
California travel guide
Destination facts
Language
English
What to bring back
Napa Valley wine, Disneyland merchandise, Californian coffee, a redwood tree growing kit (available at Muir Woods!) and surf gear from your beach breaks.
What to eat
Fresh, healthy dishes (probably with avocados), In-N-Out burgers, seafood and delicious, Mexican-inspired cuisine.
Fun fact
The Golden State is nicknamed so for two reasons: first, for the Gold Rush that started in 1848 and sparked the state’s development and second, for its state flower, the golden poppy, in bloom each spring. Some also attribute it to the golden sunsets that bless its gorgeous coast. Other nicknames that never stuck: the El Dorado State and The Grape State.
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents, visa, taxes and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.
