Framed by ocean, mountains, forest, and desert, LA shines with a near-heavenly mix of light and diversity. Its neighborhoods each have a distinct vibe: Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, Hollywood's studios, and Bel Air's mansions. Relive Tinseltown in downtown landmarks, explore museums with works by Shakespeare, Thoreau, and one of 12 surviving original Gutenberg Bibles, then head to Santa Monica and Malibu beaches.

San Diego has a beachy-chic, effortless elegance, famed for its ideal climate, pristine beaches, and charming neighborhoods. The Gaslamp Quarter blends Wild West history with theater, art, and music. Little Italy offers cozy cafés and wine bars. Balboa Park features lush gardens, major museums, and the historic El Prado district. La Jolla is ideal for kayaking, biking, and wine strolls. Forbes called it the "coolest city by the sea."

San Francisco delights with the Golden Gate Bridge, parks, and a strong community devoted to ocean and marine wildlife conservation. Hear the "breathing" of Muir Woods' towering redwoods, sip Napa and Sonoma wines, feel Haight-Ashbury's 1960s spirit, ride cable cars through Nob Hill, and sample dim sum, cioppino, and sourdough. A city to savor with imagination and appetite.

San Francisco delights with the Golden Gate Bridge, parks, and a strong community devoted to ocean and marine wildlife conservation. Hear the "breathing" of Muir Woods' towering redwoods, sip Napa and Sonoma wines, feel Haight-Ashbury's 1960s spirit, ride cable cars through Nob Hill, and sample dim sum, cioppino, and sourdough. A city to savor with imagination and appetite.

Victoria, on Vancouver Island's southern edge, is British Columbia's capital, set near the Olympic Mountains. Its history reaches pre-colonial times; in 1849, Vancouver Island became a British crown colony, reflected in Victorian architecture like Craigdarroch Castle. Indigenous legacies endure in festivals, ceremonies, dance, and art. Nearby are rugged Pacific coastlines, rainforests, gardens, lakes, waterfalls, fishing villages, and rich marine life, including four whale species.

Vancouver, surrounded by mountains and the ocean, is a vibrant haven for outdoor lovers and cosmopolitan travelers. Its neighborhoods-Stanley Park, the West End, Gastown, Yaletown, and Chinatown-blend scenic pathways with rich arts, food, and culture. Famous as a filming location, it offers old-growth cedar forests, dramatic landscapes, and abundant wildlife: a big city perched on the edge of wilderness.