Endless sunshine, vibrant cities, fine wines, great shopping, world-class golf courses, stunning scenery - no matter what you want to see and do on your next holiday, California has it. This is a land of boundless opportunity to explore and discover something new each time you go out, a place where you don't just dream, you dream big. Golf enthusiasts can discover over 1,000 golf courses. Food lovers feast on flavourful dishes made with locally sourced ingredients no matter where you eat. Discover fantastic California wine, locally brewed beers or hand crafted cocktails. Explore striking desert landscapes, mountains and valleys.
SANTA BARBARA
Endless beaches, majestic mountains, Spanish Revival architecture, and world-class golf have long made Santa Barbara a must-see destination. Golfers flock to Goleta Valley along Santa Barbara County's north coast for a variety of excellent courses. Must-plays include Glen Annie Golf Club, Rancho San Marcos, and Sandpiper Golf Club, which Golf Digest added to its list of top 100 courses.
Day trips into Channel Islands National Park and the Santa Ynez Mountains as well as downtown shopping keep the relaxed Santa Barbara vibe strong, as do over 175 wineries just 30 minutes north of the 18th hole. In the evenings, enjoy the fine dining outdoors, so you can truly appreciate the famously warm and sunny California climate.
GREATER PALM SPRINGS
Surrounded by picturesque mountains, stunning desert landscapes, and palm trees, Greater Palm Springs, offers 100-plus courses designed by the world's leading golf architects, hence whey it's known as the "Western Home of Golf" in the U.S. Choose from a variety of sprawling luxury resorts, many with excellent courses where pro golfers play, and bask in the warm California sun 350-plus days of the year. Enjoy pulsating nightlife, award-winning restaurants and local breweries. Scenic vistas and adventure thrills, including BMW racing and daring jeep excursions, add to the ultimate Greater Palm Springs holiday.
SAN DIEGO
One of the most popular Southern California travel destinations, San Diego offers 93 outstanding golf courses, including the internationally recognised Torrey Pines Golf Course. The region's nearly perfect average climate of 21C allows for year-round play in scenic settings that range from stunning oceanfront to mountainside valleys and striking desert landscapes. Beyond the greens, San Diego has a lively urban centre and 100 distinct neighbourhoods. Enjoy the flavours of Baja cuisine at an outdoor café in the trendy Gaslamp Quarter and shop in the upscale village of La Jolla. Visit Museums, zoos and amusement parks, and don't leave without a visit to San Diego's famous white-sand beaches.
THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL
A stay The Resort at Pelican Hill allows you to wake up to the Newport Beach coastline each day, knowing that you will have this lively weather all day as while you play golf. The Resort at Pelican Hill, California offers 36 ocean-view holes designed by golf legend Tom Fazio are the centrepiece of this sprawling resort filled with top-notch amenities. Professional forecaddie service, offered only at the finest clubs and resorts, is included in guest fees. The luxurious clubhouse features spacious locker rooms, a fully equipped golf shop and Pelican Grill, where you can enjoy California cuisine overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Think you are a bit rusty and need a bit of practice? Try the resort's uphill driving range or the complete practice tee that includes target greens, sand bunkers, approaches, roughs and fairways turf - all designed to provide a glimpse of Fazio's course design. Pelican Hill Golf Academy also offers teaching facilities, including two greens, bunkers and artificial surface driving tees with lessons and clinics led by award-winning instructors.