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Its a surfboard slungundera tannedarm,MickeyMouseears,a sunsetframedbyyachtsat NewportBeach. Itis

TheO.C.,one of Californiasmake that the countrysmosticonic destinations, and its easy to gure out why. SleepingBeauty Castle crowns Anaheims ultimate theme park,Disneyland . Next door is Disney Califo rnia Adventure Park,this year debuting spectacular new Cars Land. Nearby inBuena Park, Knotts Berry Farm doles out more rides and fun.But its not all manmade playtime in The O.C. On the coast,watch top surfers carve it up at Huntington Beach, aka SurfCity USA. Go bird-watching at Bolsa Chica, or ride abike along the coast. Take a whale-watching cruise out ofDana Point, and explore tidepools at one of Californiasprettiest beaches, Crystal Cove State Park.

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I eat some double doubles from In-N-Out and get my Disney x atDisneyland Resort with my boys. CORY W., Facebook fan

In Anaheim, get ready for the 2012 unveiling of Cars Land at DisneyCalifornia Adventure Park.

Swim, snorkel, or explore tidepools at the Glenn E. Vedder EcologicalReserve at always-appealing Laguna Beach. Clean up for cocktails atthe Cliff Restaurant.

In Huntington Beach, aka Surf City, USA, get the look at JacksSurfboards and Rip Curl. Tuesday nights, Main Street becomes apedestrian-only party with music, a farmers market, and sidewalk sales.

Take a stand-up paddle-surng lesson at the SUP Spot in Newport Beach, or try kitesurng (lessons at Kitesurfari in Long Beach. )

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BEACH TOWNS DISTRICTSee map, p. 94

CORONA DEL MAR (C3) Corona del Mar State Beach. 949/644-3151.Perfect family beach, south of Newport

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South Coast Repertory Theatre. 714/708-5555.655 Town Center Dr. Settle in for award-winningperformances, including ones specically foryoung audiences.

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CALIFORNIA OFFICIAL STATE VISI TORS GUIDE AND TRAVEL PLANNER

Inspiring Dream Vacations!ravelers are looking for ideas and inspiration when thinking about a vacation. Nobody knows California

and the prospective travelerbetter than Visit California and Sunset. Market research proves that readers trulyvalue the guide as an important part of their trip-planning process. And they appreciate the way the guideconveys Californias unique and enticing lifestyle.

12 TOURISM REGIONS In-depth, visuallyengaging travel-planning sections describe the allure

of each region, including 32 unique trip itineraries, with tips on where to play, eat, and stay.REGIONAL MAPS Easy-to-read opening mapsclearly locate each region and key cities. Additionaldistrict maps in each section detail roads andattractions.CALIFORNIA FIVES SECTION Withtrue Californians unique insights into the Stateshidden gems and iconic destinations, we detail vemust-see spots in each region.FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Festivals, fairs,harveststop events throughout the year arehighlighted for each region.WHE RE TO STAY Each regions lodgingoptions are displayed in an easy-to-read chart.Listings include price range, dining options, andother amenities for easy scanning and selection.

The Wow FactorSunset works with top photographers tocapture exceptional images throughoutCalifornia. Tis photography, coupled withoriginal articles from award-winning writers,

inspires and informs readers, leading themto take action and plan trips to exploreCalifornias varied destinations.

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RAMBLEHeading north along Californias wildest coast,

a family nds adventure in driftwood dinosaurs,crab sandwiches, and mermaid caves

Im hunting for wave-polishedbeachpebbleswithmy 6-year-old,Stella,while my husband,Scott,andour 4-year-old, eo,chase

along the bottomof caramel-coloredcliffs,battling with wooden swords. Ah bliss. Were atAgate Beach, part of

Patricks PointState Park, along Californias wildlybeautifulnortherncoast,onameander-ingjourneyalongthewesternedgeof Sonoma,Mendocino,and Humboldtcounties. Sofar, its turning outexactlyas Idplanned whichis tosay,unplanned. Ididntwant oneofthose familytripswhere theparentsspendthe entire vacation letting the kids gettheirkicks.IgureScottandI needavacation asmuch as Stellaand eo domaybe more.

So were devoting awhole week to explor-ing this remote anduntrammeledcoastalregion. e kids can geta break fromtheir

overscheduledlives to run aroundlikebanshees, andwe grown-ups can enjoy wide-open spaces, spectacularvistas,notraffi c jams andcrowdedparking lots, andblissfullyempty calendars.

Finding a coast whereimagination runs wildTurns out, you give people that kind ofspace, and unexpectedly wonderful thingshappen. We narrowly save 19th-century Fort Ross from attack by charging up the wooden towers to re the cannons at

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CLOCKWISE FortRoss;whale-watching near Mendocino;

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MAR VISTA COTTAGES (AnchorBay) Bunnies, room to roam, goats,aropeswing, walksto thehen houseto gather eggs, kitchens, seriousretrocharm. marvistamendocino.com

STANFORD INN BY THE SEA (Mendocino) Fireplacein theroom,indoor pool, llamas, A+ breakfastincluded, walkto play by the river. stanfordinn.com

BEACHCOMBER MOTEL (FortBragg) Two steps to a10-mile-longoceanfrontpath, walkdown to thebeach. thebeachcombermotel.com

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San Clemente Ocean Festival,San Clemente. JUL 21-22. Dubbedthe Greatest Show on Surf, withlifeguard races, surf contests, beachparties, sand sculpture, and shing.INFO oceanfestival.org

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Orange County Chocolate Festival,Fountain Valley. NOV 2-3. Livemusic, gourmet chocolates, winetasting, and holiday gift shoppingin one calorie-laden event.INFO occhocolatefestival.com

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Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights,Huntington Beach. DEC 14-23. 50th anniversary event, withhundreds of homes, docks, decks,and boats bedecked with lights.See it all on a guided boat touraround the harbor.INFO cruiseoights.org

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Courtyard by Marriott ($-$$) 145 r p f t @ h714/670-6600; 800/321-2211. 7621 Beach Blvd. Close toDisneyland, Anaheim Convention Center, Angel Stadium,Knotts Berry Farm, and much more. Relax at the pool andwhirlpool. www.marriott.com/snabp.

Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center ($-$$$) 248 r p f t @714/522-7000; 800/HOLIDAY. 7000 Beach Blvd. Picture-perfect accommodations within minutes of Disneyland Park,Knotts Berry Farm. Free Internet access. Disneyland andKnotts Berry Farm packages. www.hibuenapark.com.

PRICING KEY$ : under $100/night$$ : $100$200/night$$$ : over $200/night

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Anaheim Jolly Roger Hotel ($-$$$) 58 p @ h800/992-6489. 640 W. Katella Ave. Best location, across fromDisneyland and GardenWalk, with great rates. Free Wi-Fiand parking; brand-new rooms with 2 queen beds; outdoorheated pool; coin-op laundry. www.jollyrogerhotel.com.

Anaheim Portofino Inn & Suites ($-$$$) 190 p f t @ h800/398-3963. 1831 S. Harbor Blvd. Across from Disneylandand GardenWalk. Guest rooms and suites with private balco-nies; free parking and Wi-Fi. Enjoy two outdoor pools, fitnessand game rooms; gift shop. www.portofinoinnanaheim.com.

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