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Waves lapping by the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

The Original Guide to San Francisco

Birthplace of Levi’s, hippies and Chinese fortune cookies and home to cable cars, a notorious prison and some giddyingly steep streets, San Fran is California’s coolest city
overhead shot of pasta on a tiled table at the Marisi restaurant

Ten ways to upgrade your food-fuelled stay in San Diego

Dig into pillowy pancakes and showstopping tacos in California's southernmost city

Out of this world movie locations here on Earth

Get front-row tickets to the dramatic vistas of the big screen 

The most beautiful libraries from around the world

Prepare to fall in love with some seriously stunning bookshelves, from Austria to Brazil
A sunset view of a beach with cyclists

Where to go in California destination guide

Try a VR gym, floatation meditation and more

Photo journal: a photographic tour of California

Photographer Tanveer Badal explores a less-seen side of America’s west coast

Great adventure holidays for non-adventurous people

Thrilling (and luxurious) activity breaks for those who like the smooth with the rough
Group on electric scooters approaching the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

Active holidays for lazy people in the US

Get that adrenaline kick without lifting a finger with these unforgettable holiday activities in the USA
Stylishly presented food in a wooden bowl from Inver restaurant

Six green Michelin-starred restaurants not to be missed

Discover six sustainable restaurants hitting the gastronomic jackpot with green cuisine

The five healthiest places in the world

We take a look at five of the longest living communities from across the globe and find out what we can learn from them