Hit the coastal cities of San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and all of the laid-back beach towns in between that sport a fun sun-and-surf lifestyle. Northern California has more wild, rugged beaches and coast redwood forests. Alongside fertile central valleys, you'll uncover California's wine countries. The historic pioneer Gold Country meanders through the Sierra Nevada foothills outside Sacramento. Lake Tahoe is a four-seasons outdoor destination on the Nevada state line, while US Highway 395 leads south through the scenic eastern Sierra Nevada. In Southern California, the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts encompass fascinating nature parks and preserves.