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Step 1: Welcome to California

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Before you plan your trip, spend some time getting familiar with California. Knowing a little about it before you go will make your trip more enjoyable.

Learn About California

How Much Can You Do?
Let's start with a small dose of reality. Over the past ten years, one of the most common questions we've gotten is about how much can be packed into a California vacation. This handy vacation planning calculator will help you plan the schedule that's best for you. It gives tips on how long to spend in each place and with the easy-to-use format, you can try out a lot of different plans, then print the one that works for you.

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures
If you're like me and need to get an idea of what a place looks like before you go, you'll have a lot of fun browsing through these picture galleries.

Next Step: When to Go to California

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